Shaving

I grew up using an electric shaver. I had several Remington shavers through the years, and finally a few years ago I had one that quit working in some way. I forget how, but the trimmer was always up or something like that. They sent me another one that did the same thing after a few months. At that point I switched to a Braun razor, but I was never satisfied with the shave.

For the first time, I tried blade shaving. I started w/ a Gillette Mach 3 and shaving cream. The blades were getting expensive, so I found All About Shaving on the web. They sell cryogenically treated razor blades and they really do last longer. (Note "All About Shaving not longer sells anything but shaving oil, and you can get that at Walmart for 1/4th the price) I get about 2 weeks out of regular blades and a month or so out of their blades. I've gone back and forth between the Mach 3 and the newer 5 bladed Gillette razor blades. (Note: We're going to be trying out the new M5 Magnum razor available at Walmart for $6 and there are currently $2 coupons available on the 'net'. It's replacement blades are much less expensive than Gillette or others. UPDATE: The Magnum razor has a structure to tie the 5 blades together at several points. This makes the blades stiff, but harder to clean. Also I've noticed the Magnum blades are not as sharp as Gillette and don't last as long. -Mike

You can get this an other blades cryogenic treated here. They claim 300% longer blade life, but I think 100% is closer to reality.)

They also sell shaving oil. I've found the same product at Walmart on the bottom shelf in the shaving isle. To use this you really have to shave in the shower in order to get your face wet enough. You apply 3 drops, rub it into your face and shave. You can re-wet your face and shave again for an even closer shave. No need to add more oil.

They also sell this "Razor Mate" thing which is a place to put your razor and it contains magnets that supposedly make your blades last longer. I've found it doesn't seem to do anything.

I have no financial interest in All About Shaving.