The Ultimate List of Reasons to Switch

[baba]

I hated shaving, so for me it was easy. I took 5 minutes a day that I dreaded and despised and turned it into 15 minutes a day that I look forward to and love.

If you were trying to convince someone who happily uses an electric or cartridge to try safety shaving, what reasons would you give him to switch?

Kind Regards,

Baba

 

[SevereWX]

I believe I'd start with the possibility of getting a closer shave with less irritation. Then I'd suggest considering that when done right, it could provide an improved experience, making it something enjoyable to do, instead of just being another grooming chore. One could also always suggest the lower cost of blades refills, as being a cheaper way to shave in the long run, but with all the fun goodies one can start discovering and collecting, it could actually turn out to be a more expensive practice.. so maybe I'd leave the last part out about cost.

 

[Jim1968]

If they are happy with how they shave I doubt many will switch. The ones you talk into switching are those who don't like the cost of cartridges and want something more affordable for blades.

 

[GoldenBacon]

I'd say that its a greener and for the most part a cheaper way to shave, and how you can start to look forward to instead of dreading your daily shave.

 

[salisburyyates]

I regularly bring up the benefits of traditional wetshaving to my friends and co-workers. I take the not-so-concise route and explain to them how multi-blade systems cause bumps.

What I should be telling them is the money they could potentially save, but I never get around to it.

 

[pauls51]

Cost effective (at first, prior to AD)
Reduction in irritation
Cleaner and healthier skin!

 

[Tobacco]

Those who mention cost can definitely get some converts.

I started in this because of the cost of cartridges. I was complaining to my mom about the price of Mach 3 blades and she asked if I ever considered using the old style razor like my dad did.

 

[luvmysuper]

I hated shaving, so for me it was easy. I took 5 minutes a day that I dreaded and despised and turned it into 15 minutes a day that I look forward to and love.

If you were trying to convince someone who happily uses an electric or cartridge to try safety shaving, what reasons would you give him to switch?

I would tell him just how I personally feel about it;

I hated shaving, so for me it was easy. I took 5 minutes a day that I dreaded and despised and turned it into 15 minutes a day that I look forward to and love.

Now where have I heard that before?

 

[Argonaut]

I wouldn't tell them at all, they'll be driving the prices up on ebay for the rest of us!

 

[Ignatius]

Since I've been wetshaving, well, more since I've been browsing the boards, I've notices how many chaps seem to have terrible neck irritation. I had similar myself when using a multi-blade razor. I'd tell them there was another way...

The best ploy though is probably the money saving.

 

[xriley]

The reason I started was for better skin. It worked.

 

[Topgumby]

Chicks dig it.

 

[FLTiger]

Learning to shave the right way--regardless of what tools you ultimately choose to use.

 

[proxymoron]

1. Cheaper
2. Sexier
3. Greener

Probably in that order, though it wasn't that order for me. It'll still be a really tough row to hoe--you need to convince the ordinary guy who hates shaving that spending four times longer doing it is somehow going to be more rewarding.

 

[muskokabrian]

One of the things that has drawn me to wet shaving is my distaste for fast food. Ten years ago I took a bite of a BigMac and thought, I am better than this substandard fast food crap they are pushing on me. When I ate McDonalds I felt they were laughing at me for buying into their BS. I just wasn't lovin it and I've never stepped in a mcdonalds since.

Fast food was the first of many such things that I have come to feel this way about. Things which convenience replaced quality, where the marketing department was the driving force of the company. Companies that had become corporate brands ...

I came to think of cartridge razors and cans of shave foam as the fast food of mens grooming. The only difference is that fast food is typically cheaper than other options while convenience shaving is more expensive. One of the things they've done very well is making the public think there are no other options.

I was able to find alternatives to shave foam at the drug store and eventually learned about wet shaving with a cartridge razor but I didn't even consider a de as I was under the impression that cartridges where far better -- after all they don't even sell safety razors in drug store.

So to some up this reason of mine in a single line, it would be "Self worth and self respect.

 

[SRock]

People who need to be convinced are probably satisfied with what they are currently doing so I wouldn't try. However, if anyone leaves the door open, i.e. "I hate shaving", "I get a crappy shave", "Shaving hurts", "I need to get a better shave" then the first thing I do is introduce them to B&B.

Many find it goofy, geeky, nerdy etc. but once they read around the forums most come back to me for advice. When I can I set them up with a starter kit and go from there. I explain my perceived benefits. The two most important for me are the quality/comfortability of the shave and changing it from 5 minutes of terror to 10-15 minutes of pleasure.

EDIT: To add to your list:

More fun
More Pleasurable
Better Shave
Better Skin
Smells Great
Feels Great

 

[thunderball]

More fun.
Smells better.
It's cooler.

 

[cfriend]

If they are happy with how they shave I doubt many will switch. The ones you talk into switching are those who don't like the cost of cartridges and want something more affordable for blades.

This. If they're happy where they are, more power to them.

 

[Crawford Montizano]

The most success I got converting people is when I noticed people, that I know, that have severe razor burn.

First line... "What in the world did you do your face".....

They answer " electric or mach 3" etc.

Next line... "Have you considered traditional wet shaving" And then it begins.

It is really their decision after that. Of course they are pondering "mmm do I hack up face or try something new, what can hurt"

 

[Mr. Imperial]

So far, of the two converts I've made, one was related to cost and quality of cartridge shaving.

The other was related to a discussion of "finer" things. He dresses well, loves a good scotch, and has a keen sense for great cigars. Then I asked him how he shaves...single or double blade disposables. He was fresh for the picking .