Uh Oh... here comes another one.

[KeepsItClean]

http://www.shavemate.com/



what do you guys think? I just read an article on the story behind these guys in the NY Times. The link to the article is below. Personally it's no wet shave but I think it's a great for our beloved servicemen.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/29/business/smallbusiness/29sbiz.html?emc=eta1

 

[Suzuki]

While this might be a good option for a compact travel solution for those who like cartridges and canned goo, this isn't likely to appeal to those who prefer a traditional wetshave.

Also, from an environmental perspective, they've managed to make a product that is even less environmentally friendly than the standard disposable razor.

Overall, I see this as a high-priced gimick that has limited utility.

 

[KeNd0]

I`d be more interested if it had 7 blades, and had shaving cream, and ASB in the handle.

 

[mattbikes1]

I am holding out for the Gillette Robo-Barber, which gives you a good old fashioned straight shave. It will retail for $10,000 and you will have to buy the brush, razor, soap/cream, chair, towels, alum block, and ASB separately. Barber's smock is included.

 

[SpyvSpy]

I`d be more interested if it had 7 blades, and had shaving cream, and ASB in the handle.

Do I hear a new invention coming?

 

[Slivovitz]

So, the whole thing is disposable? You can't replace the cartridge and put more cream in the handle? Some of these sites are annoying in the way they present information. I like a clear detailed description of all features, but I guess that wouldn't be good marketing.

Anyway, a clever idea, even though I suspect that it's junk.

 

[Alec79]

Give me a single blade Bic and an Erasmic stick anyday.

 

[Mr. Imperial]

It's fun to sit back, relax, and let all these guys war over a market I now have no interest in.

 

[SpyvSpy]

It's fun to sit back, relax, and let all these guys war over a market I now have no interest in.

 

[sanfranciscian]

It is a shame that Billy mays is gone,they probably could have sold the planet on these in record time with him behind it.

 

[amspratt]

They should put in a corkscrew and a toothpick too, just in case.

 

[dod.e.ratherwell]

What? No spotlight so I can see my beard at every angle? Fail.

 

[DE Shaver]

I`d be more interested if it had 7 blades, and had shaving cream, and ASB in the handle.

Hah! I'm waiting for the 8 bladed razor, called the Octoshave, that dispenses pre-shave lotion, shaving cream, aftershave balm and automatically hones itself whenever you place it back into it's holder.

 

[Gustav]

+1 Mr Imperial, how wonderful it is to not have to worry about these things. The fact that there are now at least three contenders to the race for the most ridiculously over-engineered cartridge razor, only makes the sitting back and relaxing even more enjoyable.

 

[drewmac]

What? No spotlight so I can see my beard at every angle? Fail.

+1...epic fail! I mean, I'd pay like $150 for a razor with a light!

 

[Trawlerman]

Too gimmicky for me. I'm glad it's a US product as it won't be appearing on the streets here anytime soon.

I'll stick to my DE and Erasmic Cream thankyou very much.

 

[htownmmm]

" Store managers encouraged the brothers to improve their product — add more blades, they suggested. So the Tomassettis did."(in the NY Times article)


Now we know why newer razors have more blades-store managers are in charge of quality control!!!!


marty

 

[Geordon]

Meh. Needs more cowbell.

 

[GoldenBacon]

That looks... Interesting...

 

[GoldenBacon]

I am holding out for the Gillette Robo-Barber, which gives you a good old fashioned straight shave. It will retail for $10,000 and you will have to buy the brush, razor, soap/cream, chair, towels, alum block, and ASB separately. Barber's smock is included.