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The Best Razors, According to Barbers - Overall Best Is A Merkur 34C Safety Razor

 Getting the best shave comes down to having the best tools for the job. You’ll want to use a good shaving cream, of course, but the most important thing is to choose the right razor. A cartridge razor with disposable blades is the method most men learn first (and stick to), and replacement blades are available pretty much anywhere. An electric razor might be best for someone who wants to be as quick and efficient as possible. There are also safety razors, which have been around for more than 100 years and have recently surged in popularity because many feel they provide a better shave — and they’re more ecofriendly and economical. And there are straight razors, which are typically the domain of professionals but which passionate shavers might like for the unique control they offer. Within each style of razor there are models from countless different brands, which can make choosing the right one overwhelming. To find the best razors you can buy, 13 men’s-grooming experts were asked, including ten barbers, about their favorites.

 I thought it apt to post about this particular article as my eye was drawn to another post made this week and published in two newspapers listing 'The 10 best wet shave razors for men' and very sad to say they listed 9 cartridge razors and one straight razor. I actually wrote to the editor of one newspaper pointing this out and suggesting actually that a Merkur 34C should have at least made the list for it to appear realistic. And here below is indeed an article pointing this out. The Merkur 34C is not the "best" razor but it is one of the most popular safety razors and one with which you really can't go wrong with. It's always my first option to suggest to any beginner to wet shaving.

 See http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-razor-for-men.html

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Mind-boggling savings I've made with traditional wet shaving (R16pm) vs Gillette Fusion (R250pm) is 15x cheaper

 I just decided to swap out my boar hair shaving brush today and realised that it is a few days short of 4 years old and cost me R215. It got me thinking about the costs and I saw that the 300 blade pack of Astra blades I bought off Amazon (R584 inc shipping) have had 50 used so far since 22 Dec 2018 (about 6 months).

 Normally I used one Gillette Fusion blade per week (costing R499 for an 8 pack) = R250pm on average but the Astra blades are costing me about R16pm. That equates to a bit over 15 times cheaper! One could factor in the tin(s) Gillette Shaving gel vs the shaving soap I use for about 6 months but it does go to go that the running costs of traditional wet shaving are a lot cheaper.

 Given also the better shave (no more ingrown hairs) and better quality of the soaps (no harsh chemicals) I just have to wonder how it is so many many men spend so much money still on cartridge razor shaving... The power of TV marketing is just incredible especially I suppose when you just don't see similar marketing from the traditional shaving manufacturers who all rely on word of mouth. Traditional shaving is making a slow but steady comeback but I just wish more knew about it.

 Pictured below are identical Bluebeard Revenge Doubloon Boar Hair brushes. The one on the right has been in daily use for 4 years and was still used this morning, but it is interesting to see how it has worn down when compared side-by-side with the new one.