Comments on: In which we admit defeat in the classic struggle between man and expensive razor

By: Penny Saver

Penny Saver — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:03:08 +0000

Consider getting a razor saver:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/04/the_razor_saver.php

And drying razors seem to extend their life span, since the moisture rusts steel blades and make them less effective.

My husband grew a beard and just shaves to trim it up occasionally. He hardly ever buys blades.
.-= Penny Saver´s last blog ..One Chicken, Four meals for four =-.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:49:18 +0000

In reply to Kacie. Kacie - Unfortunately, he has tried an electric razor and he has the same problem. Poor Tony just has really sensitive skin! It's so easily irritated. It seems like the shaving cream and aftershave combined with a moisturizing razor are the only thing that works for him. Bummer!

By: Kacie

Kacie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:11:04 +0000

Has he ever had success with an electric razor? That's what Shane uses and he wouldn't have it any other way. Expensive upfront, but it lasts a long time and the replacement cartridges also last. I do think it would be less than $15/month. Plus, he doesn't use shaving cream or aftershave with it. Then again, it would take him a month to grow a scruffy beard -- so Tony might have different results. .-= Kacie´s last blog ..You’ve lost that (thrifty) feelin’… =-.

By: Nicki at Domestic Cents

Nicki at Domestic Cents — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:23:21 +0000

Great outlook! You hit it right on the nose when you said "Frugality is one big experiment." YUP! .-= Nicki at Domestic Cents´s last blog ..Imperfectly Frugal =-.