Double Edge Razor Advantages


Whether you are tired of spending to much money on razor blades, bad shaving experiences, or just want to reduce your consumption, double edge razors are here to help.
After owning the razor shown above for several years, I must say the love is not lost. I am not a person who shaves everyday, and at times I let my facial hair get pretty thick before shaving. Before starting to use double edge razors, this was a really big issue. The new age safety razors clog extremely fast, and I would often get a much shorter life out of the blades. This did not lead to me shaving everyday, but actually lead me to shave more infrequently and then just deal with a beard for a few weeks at a time. I don't like having a beard either since I have sensitive skin that is easily irritated by the beard.
The 'safety' razors also lead to more nicks and cuts during the shave. This was more related to the difficulty in cleaning the blades than anything else. It seemed like the more blades they added, the easier the blades became to clog and the more expensive they became. Enter the solution.
Solution: With the double edge razor all of these problems go away! Cleaning the clogged blade is made easy by the fact that you can literally take the blade out of the housing and rinse it off. I even use the same razor to perform clean up work on my neckline, so the razor can handle pretty long hair.
I also had this razor for some time, but the part that retracts the "butterflys" ended up breaking. If you are looking to try out a double edge razor on a budget though, it did last one year, and provided a really nice shave:

If you are looking for a razor with a longer life expectancy, then you might want to buy this one. I purchased this one is 2011 and it is still going strong:

Lets talk about the other thing I love about double edge razors. The cost of the blades! They literally cost less than 10 cents and last just as long as expensive blades! That means you can shave for a year, for less than $2 US. Plus obviously a more affordable product has less environmental impact and resource usage. By far my favorite brand of blades has been Sharp. Here is a link to these blades:
I bought these too in order to 'sample' different companies. Most are pretty great, and if you are curious to try different companies, this is a great way to do so. Keep in mind that I ordered this kit in 2011 and I am still using these blades along with 100 from Sharp in 2018. I don't think I am even half way through the supply, so it was pretty much a lifetime supply of blades at the rate I am consuming them. Here is a link to the sampler:


Before Shaving
After Shaving
Parker 22R
In the "Open" Position.  This is great for cleaning
Removed Blade --  Typically these last a month or more depending on storage and use.
Package of "Sharp" Branded Blades.  About $0.50 worth!

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