Which one do you prefer and think gives the better shave - modern, with the disposable, or cartridge-chaging razors or classical - with DE safety razors? Also, do you think DE razors will stay on the market for a long time? I can barely find them in my home country (Bulgaria).
Hi there..on this forum anyway, you're probably not going to find that many who prefer carts over the DE system. Local availability of DE related items is hit and miss right now..so if you're local market is lacking, you'll need to look online for supplies. The current double edge etc razor market is growing by large proportions and although the market is still at a niche stage, if the present trend continues, this growth could eventually lead to the segment becoming a significant part of the main stream..so I don't think future availability will become an issue...
IMHO cartridge shaving is not as good as DE or SE shaving. It may be quicker, but it is not as kind to the skin.
I agree. Using cartridges never got me as close as I can get now with a DE or SE, AND I don't have the irritation the would would come along with a cart if I ever tried going ATG for a closer shave.
I agree with everything said so far. I use cartridges when I travel in order to keep from checking baggage or sneaking blades on the plane or mailing them ahead. While the cartridges do work, they aren't as comfortable for me and they are extremely ecologically wasteful in comparison. I prefer DE/SE stuff.
I prefer safety razors over cartridge razors for the following reasons: Safety razors give me smoother shaves with far fewer nicks and cuts than cartridge razors Double-edge blades cost less, often much less, than cartridges Only the Trac II cartridge razor worked passably well for me. Other cartridge types were pretty bad. Safety razors are fancier and cool looking (unless one cares to spend $175 on a uber-fancy Art of Shaving Fusion Chrome Collection Power Razor) Double edge safety razors have been on the market for 111 years vs. 43 years for multi-blade cartridges. That is using the original Gillette double edge and the Trac II as starting points. Both count as a long time in my book. Safety razors are still rather hard to find in US brick-and-mortar stores, although that is starting to change a little. Most of the traditional wetshaving business is done online. If safety razors are hard to find in Bulgaria, that might be a great business opportunity. I have heard that some of the Bulgarian shaving creams are quite good. You could have your own little import-export business.
There is no answer to your question since some cartridge systems give better results than some DE/blade combos and vice versa. I prefer single edge razors over pretty much all DE and cartridge razors. Various companies have been making DE razors for over a hundred years so yes, they'll be around for a while longer.
There is no objective, universal right answer, when it comes to shaving products. But I can say that my husband & I both get MUCH better results with DE's. I see no sign that they are leaving the market any time soon.
After using a Trac2 for over 30 miserable years I can say that "for me" DE shaving is "FAR" superior in both result and comfort to cart shaving as well as less expensive!! That said the type of shaving "system" you use/enjoy is still a very "YMMV" type of thing and up to you.. My biggest problem with carts is the "one size fits all" hype and with Gillette is the complete lack of choice..The only thing Gillette produces well I.M.O. is hype..As a company Gillette no longer cares about producing a useful, quality "American made" product, it only cares about making money... So buy your DE,SE and/or Injector razors online...You will get not only more shaving choices(safety razors,blades,soaps), better equipment and ultimately a more pleasurable and inexpensive shaving experience!!
Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum blades (black wrapper and blue wrapper) Gillette 7 O'clock Sharpedge blades (yellow wrapper) Gillette 7 O'clock Permasharp blades (green wrapper) Wilkinson Sword blades (made by Gillette India) Gillette Silver Blue blades Gillette Platinum blades Gillette Super Thin blades Nacet Platinum blades (made by Gillette) Polsilver Super Iridium blades (made by Gillette) Not to mention all the soaps, creams, aftershaves, balms and safety razors sold by the Art of Shaving stores. Seems like some pretty good choices to me. Gillette offers us tons of choice, we don't have to choose only from their cartridge systems.
I haven't been at this long but I can say for certain that it's DE and SE all the way for me for now on. I will not go back to cartridges ever. The popularity of DEs is growing strong right now. I visit our local flea market every weekend. I'm always on the look out for DE razors. The venders there told me they can't keep them anymore do to the growing popularity. There's a new one called the micro touch here in the states that's being advertised on TV by a guy on a tv show (Rick From Pawn Stars). So I highly doubt there going to be going away any time soon. When it comes down to it though it's your decision what works best for you. I think most people will say no to modern razors on this site. But everybody will still welcome you if you choose them. So find your self a DE and try it out. If you do not prefer that then sell it on here. LoL maybe I'll buy it from you. Happy shaving.
I get closer, less painful shaves with a DE. I think the only reason I would use a cartridge razor is for flying. But I would still keep my brush and creams/soaps.
Yes Gillete does still sell some blades..They are made mostly by the Russians however and mostly made for foriegn consumption...Also none that I know of are made in America and again as far as I know only Wilkinson Sword blades are even sold in America...Gillette's only interest is in selling overpriced carts and gimicks in America I.M.O. I try not to use Gillette products as much as possible...
The Gillette Platinums are sold at Art of Shaving, although they aren't made in the US. To the best of my knowledge, only some of the Personna blades are still made in the US. I like to buy American, and locally in general, for quality and value reasons. I think that the Fusion Gamer razor was the ultimate in ridiculous gimmickry and a lack of innovation. The next big thing was supposed to be... a new color scheme and adding "gamer" to the name?!? That makes about as much sense as a Nintendo Wetshaver gaming console.
