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steve2470

(37,481 posts) Sat Apr 6, 2013, 08:09 PM Apr 2013

Men's razors: Do we really need 5 or 6 blades ? [View all]

Last edited Sat Apr 6, 2013, 09:52 PM - Edit history (1)

Today I went to help my son buy his first razor, and lo and behold, our local Walgreen's did not stock an ordinary two blade Gillette Trac razor blade handle.

If you want 5 or 6 blades, no problem.

I feel like Rip Van Winkle. WTH.

eta: My son was able to buy a handle online for two-blade razors. Apparently the two blade razor is going the way of the dinosaur. I've been shaving with two blades for almost 40 years, and my only complaint is I cut myself when I'm not careful LOL

/grumbles GET OFF MY LAWN lol

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Men's razors: Do we really need 5 or 6 blades ? [View all] steve2470 Apr 2013 OP

My razor has 37 blades and is five and a half inches long. ZombieHorde Apr 2013 #1

here is the secret...are you ready??? Stuart G Apr 2013 #2

My 62 year old face likes room temperature water. ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #23

If you didn't need 5 blades pscot Apr 2013 #3

yes I bow down to the wisdom of Gillette steve2470 Apr 2013 #4

And ya know what happens when ya bend over for that ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #24

I've used a Mach 3 for years, seems to be universally available HarveyDarkey Apr 2013 #5

The absolute minimum needed is 53 blades for a close shave. Liberal Veteran Apr 2013 #6

yea I agree steve2470 Apr 2013 #7

Barberism? Paulie Apr 2013 #21

Any more than 2 blades are really unnecessary. Aristus Apr 2013 #8

completely agree steve2470 Apr 2013 #9

My razor only has two blades pokerfan Apr 2013 #10

yes my dad used to use that kind of razor blade. Worked perfect for him nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #11

You can get a perfectly cromulent shave with a safety razor pokerfan Apr 2013 #19

That last would be useful in every thriller where the medicine cabinet mirror is closed.... Liberal Veteran Apr 2013 #12

Me too. n/t Chan790 Apr 2013 #18

Depends on how smooth you want your legs to be. Arctic Dave Apr 2013 #13

I've decided it's all about... Agschmid Apr 2013 #14

What?! You don't use the 8-Blade Octaginator!?!?! DeSwiss Apr 2013 #15

funny ! ty for that ! nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #16

During its first season, SNL started their practice of airing fake commercials just as they... MiddleFingerMom Apr 2013 #17

That's Goku's razor sakabatou Apr 2013 #20

Do we even need 2 blades? Art_from_Ark Apr 2013 #22