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I switched to a safety razor and have found similar results. I was amazed at how smoother the shave felt vs the typical modern razor. The safety razor took ab

• richardfontana 12y ago
  I've been using a double-edge safety razor for almost two years now, after having used cartridge razors for many years, since my mid-teens. On average, I would say, I get closer shaves. The improvement is not as dramatic as I had initially hoped. I have not attempted to measure the savings but I suspect they are significant following the main outlay of the razor itself. Blades are incredibly cheap, compared to cartridges (and I'd say that for me the optimal replacement durations are about the same). Glycerin shaving soap units last a long time, relative to a unit of shaving cream or shaving gel. The activity of shaving (including the use of a badger-hair shaving brush) has become less of a chore and at least marginally closer to an enjoyable ritual. While I still use cartridge razors when traveling (unless I am certain I am going to check baggage), I bring my shaving soap and shaving brush with me to have part of the experience. I recommend any cartridge-razor shavers (or users of electric shavers, if anyone still uses those suboptimal devices) give safety razors a try.