For me it was how ludicrously cheap it is. I boug a razor for 40$ cdn and ordered a box of blades for 30$, this was more than a decade ago. Im almost done the box.
Wetshaving is actually easier on skin if done right, as you have wider selection of blades for different skin/hair types, allowing you to greatly customize your shaving experience.
Also, you normally get a better result, so your cheeks will be even more tender :)
straight razor, my man. used to get terrible razor burn and lots of small cuts from disposables (of all types, and the whole Gillette 5 stacked blades are just a very expensive scam imo). switched to a nice straight razor and it’s a whole new world. love the ritual, too.
downsides would be the cost (but you never pay for a disposable again) and the slightly steep learning curve. also may be frowned upon in a carry-on on an airplane, and I don’t trust baggage handlers to not brutalize my checked in luggage. so I just go feral if travelling for a couple of days or use an obscene amount of bubble wrap.
I love my DE razor. Shaving is a much more mediative experience with a proper brush and soap than cream from a can, also gets a much nicer shave. Plus the science of finding the right blade and razor combo was fun. Doesn’t hurt that I spend like £10 per year on shaving now (very much a guess but it’s dirt cheap for blades and soap lasts forever).
Wetshaving.
It’s actually a pretty common way of shaving, but I’m enthusiastic enough about it to post stuff online.
For me it was how ludicrously cheap it is. I boug a razor for 40$ cdn and ordered a box of blades for 30$, this was more than a decade ago. Im almost done the box.
I want to stop using my disposable but I fear for my lily soft cheeks. Someday I will be brave
Wetshaving is actually easier on skin if done right, as you have wider selection of blades for different skin/hair types, allowing you to greatly customize your shaving experience.
Also, you normally get a better result, so your cheeks will be even more tender :)
straight razor, my man. used to get terrible razor burn and lots of small cuts from disposables (of all types, and the whole Gillette 5 stacked blades are just a very expensive scam imo). switched to a nice straight razor and it’s a whole new world. love the ritual, too.
downsides would be the cost (but you never pay for a disposable again) and the slightly steep learning curve. also may be frowned upon in a carry-on on an airplane, and I don’t trust baggage handlers to not brutalize my checked in luggage. so I just go feral if travelling for a couple of days or use an obscene amount of bubble wrap.
I love my DE razor. Shaving is a much more mediative experience with a proper brush and soap than cream from a can, also gets a much nicer shave. Plus the science of finding the right blade and razor combo was fun. Doesn’t hurt that I spend like £10 per year on shaving now (very much a guess but it’s dirt cheap for blades and soap lasts forever).