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Acmemfg

Acmemfg

Oft times it is said that a key reason to enter the wonderful world of wetshaving is the economic benefit to be had.
Then, after the $100+ English brush(es) dozen or so boutique creams and soaps from myriad manufactures, most at $15-$30 a copy...indeed the "saving money" concept can be viewed with a jaundiced eye.

Not that it matters in the least.

My rationale for wetshaving is I have a tedious beard and I don't feel like shaving but ONCE a day. A decent wetshave done properly affords me this benefit. The razor blades made from unobtanium, brushes knotted with hairs from unborn kangaroo, and creams concocted by the coven from Macbeth all make the entire affair less than mundane, but NOT necessary. Not by a long shot.

Witness:

Omega Pro 49-2nd use ($9)
Klar Kabinette Soap (about 1 or 2 grams from a 250 gram block..this stuff lasts forever..$22 for 500 grams)
Ikea Grunthal bowl/lid (3 for $4)

Economic advantage?? Got that RIIIIGHT Here!!!

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Niles

Niles

Acmemfg said:
Oft times it is said that a key reason to enter the wonderful world of wetshaving is the economic benefit to be had.
Then, after the $100+ English brush(es) dozen or so boutique creams and soaps from myriad manufactures, most at $15-$30 a copy...indeed the "saving money" concept can be viewed with a jaundiced eye.

Not that it matters in the least.

My rationale for wetshaving is I have a tedious beard and I don't feel like shaving but ONCE a day. A decent wetshave done properly affords me this benefit. The razor blades made from unobtanium, brushes knotted with hairs from unborn kangaroo, and creams concocted by the coven from Macbeth all make the entire affair less than mundane, but NOT necessary. Not by a long shot.

Witness:

Omega Pro 49-2nd use ($9)
Klar Kabinette Soap (about 1 or 2 grams from a 250 gram block..this stuff lasts forever..$22 for 500 grams)
Ikea Grunthal bowl/lid (3 for $4)

Economic advantage?? Got that RIIIIGHT Here!!!

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Excellent post, sir.
 
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esoomenona

I only facelather with the actual unborn kangaroo. It's the only way to feel the true softness. The undeveloped skin provides great slickness and the backbone provides backbone.
 
mglmorrison

mglmorrison

I started wet shaving because the warm lather felt so good the first time that I tried it in many years. I also wanted to save money because of the price of the 5 blade cartridges. Here I am about a year and a half into it and I have so far saved...well it is difficult to compute but...after some reflection I would say that it is about...that can't possibly be correct! Recently on this B/S/T board I have purchased 3 brushes that cost as much as my first car!

I may have to resort to SWMBO's furniture buying logic to justify how much I have saved on this adventure. According to her we have sent two bedroom suites to a consignment store where we get a small percentage of the sale price, bought two brand new high quality bedroom suites on-line and made money on the deal. I must learn her formula and apply it to my shave gear. I can REALLY save money with her formula!
 
Acmemfg

Acmemfg

Pro 49?? Early to tell as this was only the 2nd time I used it but all indications are it will live up to its legendary status. And for $9.00?? It is worth an audition in anyone's den
 
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takeshi

takeshi

Not sure where the irony is. It may be less common for the economical shavers to brag about their setups but that doesn't mean that they do not exist. Congrats on not being afflicted with AD's though!
 
wagstaff

wagstaff

That Ikea bowl tip is awesome for those of us who are, or who aspire to be, economical shavers. Thank you! (Btw, spelling correction for those who are searching: Grundtal Bowl/Lid. It's in the Grundtal Kitchen Series). I'm thinking about going to Ikea this weekend.
 
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