Price of razor blades!!

Behind you Joey

Is there anyone else out there who finds the price of razor/shaver blades ridiculously expensive? Today for example, I went into Tesco to buy some for my Gillette Fusion and was quoted €22.50 for eight of them!!! Mind you I still bought them, as I'm starting to look like Tom Hanks in Castaway, so I had no choice... What are your opinions, I think it is an outrage!

El Weirdo

Tesco does quotes now?

Also, last time I checked, Gillette Fusion were not the only razor blades available.

alwaysadub

Women's blades are even more expensive again. It's mad alright.

Gordon

Look into safety razors maybe?

chin_grin

Behind you Joey wrote: »

Is there anyone else out there who finds the price of razor/shaver blades ridiculously expensive? Today for example, I went into Tesco to buy some for my Gillette Fusion and was quoted €22.50 for eight of them!!! Mind you I still bought them, as I'm starting to look like Tom Hanks in Castaway, so I had no choice... What are your opinions, I think it is an outrage!

Tony Harrison?

Ah pfffffffffffft. Be a man, grow a beard...........grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Kasabian

8 fusion blades should last 6 months so it's all relative when you think about it.

Behind you Joey

lonad wrote: »

8 fusion blades should last 6 months so it's all relative when you think about it.

Yes actually that's what it says on the box, but tbh I can't see myself getting past 3 months...

Kasabian

Behind you Joey wrote: »

Yes actually that's what it says on the box, but tbh I can't see myself getting past 3 months...

They last me but then again I am only shaving my face , are you a wolf boy?

Captain Chaos

lonad wrote: »

8 fusion blades should last 6 months so it's all relative when you think about it.

More like 8 weeks if you have a regrowth rate like me and shave 7 days a week otherwise I end up looking like an ape after 24 hours.

Safety razors ftw, cheaper blades that last longer but you have to mind you don't scrape your face off with them.

Ruu_Old

There are a few threads in Bargain Alerts where cheap blades can be found online, try searching there.

gamgsam

shave with a cut throat, theyre expensive at first but worth it over all

and youll look badass

PrettyBoy

lonad wrote: »

8 fusion blades should last 6 months

If you're 14...

Overheal

Ahhh none of you read the Consumerist, clearly put.

http://consumerist.com/2010/03/make-your-disposable-razor-blade-last-for-20-months.html

Make your Disposable Last 20 Months

I apologize that this man has no shirt, but he's a genius. If a bit eccentric.

Kasabian

Wow the amount of rugged mountain men in AH makes me feel positively feminine :P

admiralofthefleet

€2 shop ftw

Jip

Gordon wrote: »

Look into safety razors maybe?

Yip, pop over to where real men shave for some proper shaving tips.

Behind you Joey

Overheal wrote: »

Make your Disposable Last 20 Months

Excellent!:)

Gran Hermano

I could never get more than 5 shaves from a Fusion or Mach 3.
The Gillette Sensor is worth trying and the cartridges are cheaper, it's probably the best Gillette cartridge from before they went the whole 'more blades are better' route.

As already mentioned, get yourself a safety razor and not only are the blades
less than 50 cent each you'll get a much better and closers have with none of the irritation caused by the multi-bladed cartridges.

Have a look at Safety razor thread or if looking for the ultimate shave, the straight razor threads.

Captain Chaos

Captain Chaos wrote: »

Safety razors ftw, cheaper blades that last longer but you have to mind you don't scrape your face off with them.

Ironic name?

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Overheal wrote: »

Ahhh none of you read the Consumerist, clearly put.

http://consumerist.com/2010/03/make-your-disposable-razor-blade-last-for-20-months.html

Make your Disposable Last 20 Months

I apologize that this man has no shirt, but he's a genius. If a bit eccentric.

WTF was this guy thinking or trying to do initially before he found out this trick???

Burkatron

The razor pit is what you need!
http://www.4men.ie/index.php?sid=x&shp=oxbaseshop&cl=details&anid=b7349bff8e07a62a5.79871634

brummytom

They cost a fcukin fortune alright... but they're a good shave, so it's all relative.


Tesco quite often have deals on blades and disposables; look out for them

Midnight_EG

Jerry Bitter Plaster wrote: »

WTF was this guy thinking or trying to do initially before he found out this trick???

Trying to mimick the old leather straps, as he quite clearly said :P

Als76

I agree. Women get charged a fortune for make up and razors for men is the only thing they can charge men a fortune for (men who use make up not included) 22 euro for 8 is a joke but they are the best quality

admiralofthefleet

brummytom wrote: »

They cost a fcukin fortune alright... but they're a good shave, so it's all relative.


Tesco quite often have deals on blades and disposables; look out for them

you've started shaving, awww bless

Gummy Panda

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

you've started shaving, awww bless

They don't call him kojack sack for nothing

brummytom

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

you've started shaving, awww bless

2 years now, fleety :pac:


Ah dad was so proud when I told him, he went and told everyone

Kasabian

brummytom wrote: »

Ah dad was so proud when I told him, he went and told everyone

He wasn't he was just letting his mates know that you had reach fapping age:P

Shaving is code for fapping.

Never used anything except disposable Gillettee razors there the only job!

Overheal

Jerry Bitter Plaster wrote: »

WTF was this guy thinking or trying to do initially before he found out this trick???

He clearly said he remembered seeing people use leather straps back in the days when we had straight razors to keep them sharp. And then he put 2+2 together, noticing your arm has the same texture as light leather.

AnonoBoy

It's a recession.

Man up and grow a beard dude.

uch

buy a safety razor ( about €22 ) then you can get 100 blades for about €15, should last you a while, I switched about 2 months ago and it took about 2 weeks to get used to it but now i'd never go back, check out facial hair and Hats forum, there are loads of links to good online suppliers

rubadub

I think its bizarre more people do not use electric razors. I know some tried them and were in bits, but you have to get used to them, I remember getting my last one and I was in bits for a few days from it, sudocreme cures it. It was strange to find my face took time to get used to the new sharp one, just different style I suppose. Many probably tried them donkeys years ago when they were not as good. If I go back to gillettes now my face is in bits the same way.

You could always shave with a head razor which should have less problems. I only would need a close shave going to weddings or an interview really.
This razor is meant to be for doing bald heads and gets amazing reviews on any site I checked
http://www.shavers.co.uk/shopping.php?product_id=327
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-8110-Professional-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=drugstore&qid=1269906121&sr=8-2

uch

rubadub wrote: »

I think its bizarre more people do not use electric razors. I know some tried them and were in bits, but you have to get used to them, I remember getting my last one and I was in bits for a few days from it, sudocreme cures it. It was strange to find my face took time to get used to the new sharp one, just different style I suppose. Many probably tried them donkeys years ago when they were not as good. If I go back to gillettes now my face is in bits the same way.

You could always shave with a head razor which should have less problems. I only would need a close shave going to weddings or an interview really.
This razor is meant to be for doing bald heads and gets amazing reviews on any site I checked
http://www.shavers.co.uk/shopping.php?product_id=327
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-8110-Professional-Balding-Clipper/dp/B000VVT94G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=drugstore&qid=1269906121&sr=8-2

Nice site, when did you open it up ?

mawk

gamgsam wrote: »

shave with a cut throat, theyre expensive at first but worth it over all

and youll look badass

qft!

I lurve my straight razor

There's actually a marketing strategy known as the "razor and blades principal" where the customer is tempted by what looks like a good deal on a razor, only to later discover that the blades cost a ton, but feel they have to buy them anyway cos they've already paid for the razor. It's done with other products too, such as plug in air fresheners.

It's somewhat analagous to the way nightclubs can charge rip off prices for pints cos people feel they can't leave after paying in. When you buy a brand name razor you're paying in. I prefer the dive bar equivalent of razors, tesco value disposable, about 50c for a pack of ten!

OutlawPete

Get yourself a RazorPit.

They let you reuse your Fusion blades.

There have been a couple of threads on them already (one of them my own).

It's a cracking little Gadget.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=63719384

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055594798

uch

Deleted User wrote: »

There's actually a marketing strategy known as the "razor and blades principal" where the customer is tempted by what looks like a good deal on a razor, only to later discover that the blades cost a ton, but feel they have to buy them anyway cos they've already paid for the razor. It's done with other products too, such as plug in air fresheners.

It's somewhat analagous to the way nightclubs can charge rip off prices for pints cos people feel they can't leave after paying in. When you buy a brand name razor you're paying in. I prefer the dive bar equivalent of razors, tesco value disposable, about 50c for a pack of ten!

Jesus you'd need a blood transfusion if you used one of them

uch

uch wrote: »

Jesus you'd need a blood transfusion if you used one of them

Ya they can be bad in the face cutting department if you're not careful. However, if/when I do nick myself I only get 2 little parallel cuts as opposed to the 3+ you get with the bladier (I know that's not a word) razors. At least that's what I tell myself. In reality I'm just a poor student that can't afford snazzy razors!

Tar.Aldarion

I used one blade for three years, stop being a bitch.

I thought shaving was meant to hurt and be manly, got new blades there a few weeks ago, no pain

starbelgrade

I haven't shaved with a razor in over 10 years.

uch

starbelgrade wrote: »

I haven't shaved with a razor in over 10 years.

You Sir/Madam are my hero !

uch

uch wrote: »

You Sir/Madam are my hero !

Jeez I seriously hope it's the former, not the latter.

starbelgrade

uch wrote: »

You Sir/Madam are my hero !

Cheers.

fuelinjection

I used to mix razors and electric shavers (late for work laziness) for years and always had bad skin on my neck then a barber told me to stick to one alone and your skin gets used to just that way of shaving. He was right.

As for expensive razors ... yeah they are getting ridiculous now. I am tempted to buy a nice one blade option but I would need some convincing to change to another brand/type. There are times where blood and fresh shirts is a pain.
You can stock up in Newry and Belfast when you are there - tis a bit cheaper.

starbelgrade

fuelinjection wrote: »

I used to mix razors and electric shavers (late for work laziness) for years and always had bad skin on my neck then a barber told me to stick to one alone and your skin gets used to just that way of shaving. He was right.

As for expensive razors ... yeah they are getting ridiculous now. I am tempted to buy a nice one blade option but I would need some convincing to change to another brand/type. There are times where blood and fresh shirts is a pain.
You can stock up in Newry and Belfast when you are there - tis a bit cheaper.

The only two towns in Northern Irelands known by Dubs.

uch

starbelgrade wrote: »

The only two towns in Northern Irelands known by Dubs.

No, sorry, I know where Enniscorthy is to

thebman

I use an electric razor and a disposable to tidy up. I only shave once every couple of days as I work in IT so people don't see me and I'm afraid of natural light.

Sharpshooter

brummytom wrote: »

Ah dad was so proud when I told him, he went and told everyone

Jesus, how Gillette that happen!?

Tar.Aldarion

That's quite confusion all right.

starbelgrade

Is it my imachination, or are the puns getting really bad now?