It's been 2.5 years and I'm still using the Dollar Shave Club Razors.
They have expanded their product line and everything is solid (and inexpensive!). I haven't bought a regular razor in 3 years.
Check them out, you'll never go back to buying average, overpriced razors ever again.
You can actually get a 4 decent twin-blades razors for $3/month ($1 Razors, $2 Shipping).
I usually don't default to a YouTube video (and I HATE watching ones that aren't funny) but this will give you the scoop.
I vehemently HATE spending money on razors that I know they are worth $.02 each and are marked up probably 100,000,000%.
How do I [think I] know this?!
Well, lets figure - this place, Dollar Shave Club, is in business to make money as well as possibly contribute to society.
They seem to be willing to send us 4-5 razor higher-end blade cartridges with 4+ blades for $6-9 and a new razor head for free when you need it.
6 cartridges for [a manual] Gillette Pro-Glide Fusion (the other best razor I've used) costs $21 and $30+ if you buy it retail.
That's about 3x more if you want a good razor.
So maybe it's not marked up 100,000,000% but I honestly refuse to believe that in the year 2013 that there are hundreds of millions of dollars spent on "developing razor technology," but maybe I'm wrong. Obviously we're paying for the research, market research, freight and all the expenses that it takes to bring a product to the market to be distributing via retail stores- but we're overpaying and we know it.
To spend $3 or $6 on 4 or 5 razors you would need to buy completely shitty generic razors that only cut slits in your face (or other areas) and are as good as useless pretty quickly. If you are bleeding and wondered if it's your shaving cream or gel, nope- it's your dreadful, awful, terrible cheap razor.
So it's a better deal (and as good as) high-quality razors.
And it's higher-quality than those dreadful, awful, terrible cheap razors.
I'm not going to go on-and-on- there's only so much I can say. The only reason this "Dollar Shave Review" isn't 2 sentences is because I'm trying to get some Google action on this post.
You can use the money you saved on a AK-47 assault rifle to defend your loved ones or some trail mix if guns aren't your thing.
The "4x" ($6/mo) is on the left, the "Humble Twin" ($1 + S/H) is on the right. They'll send you a free handle if you need it or if you upgrade/downgrade your package.
In May 2013, I upgraded to the 'Executive' razor.
If someone finds a european alternative, let me know!
Oh, we just let our beards grow here in Europe. we're like cavemen.... ok im just kidding. I use a machine so I dont need to buy any cartridges.
I never use equipment I cannot kill with.
Yeah I guess Taliban-fear is so 2003 haha.
Great idea!!! PS. Nice art.
"You can use the money you saved on a AK-47 assault rifle to defend your loved ones or some trail mix if guns aren’t your thing."
You've no love for hippies, do you Chris.
"I vehemently HATE spending money on razors that I know they are worth $.02 each and are marked up probably 100,000,000%."
Hahaha I know that exact feeling.
Signing up for this tomorrow.
Cool, thanks Randy- I think you'll like it. The razors are high-quality, especially the 2nd and 3rd packages.
Glad that's one thing I don't have to worry about anymore. Switched to a straight razor over a year ago and haven't bought a blade since.
Thanks for the tips Chris. I'm buying the suggestions I like on your site through your link. Enjoy your referral awards! They are highly deserved.