Tightwads
There's saving money, and there's being tight: saving money at the expense of other people, or simply for the miserly hell of it.
Tell us about measures that go beyond simple belt tightening into the realms of Mr Scrooge.
( , Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:58)
There's saving money, and there's being tight: saving money at the expense of other people, or simply for the miserly hell of it.
Tell us about measures that go beyond simple belt tightening into the realms of Mr Scrooge.
( , Thu 23 Oct 2008, 13:58)
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Proper blade
Hot water, good quality shaving soap, and a double-edged razor.
Ideally have a nice shower (and if you clean up afterwards, you can shave in the shower as well). Alternatively a hot flannel over the chin, but at least a good wash and some nice lathery shaving soap.
And proper razor blades are super-cheap (10p each springs to mind).
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 18:53, 2 replies)
Hot water, good quality shaving soap, and a double-edged razor.
Ideally have a nice shower (and if you clean up afterwards, you can shave in the shower as well). Alternatively a hot flannel over the chin, but at least a good wash and some nice lathery shaving soap.
And proper razor blades are super-cheap (10p each springs to mind).
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 18:53, 2 replies)
Good call!
I had forgotten about the old fashioned double edgers. I might given them a whirl. They can also double as handy ninja style flechette ammunition.
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 19:15, closed)
I had forgotten about the old fashioned double edgers. I might given them a whirl. They can also double as handy ninja style flechette ammunition.
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 19:15, closed)
But they
hurt so much more than the mach3 type ones. I tried going back to them and instantly regretted it and bought a gilette fusion.
The other alternative is to get a straight razor and a sharpening stone. Then it's a one off payment, but you need to be bloody careful and you waste time sharpening it all the time.
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 20:13, closed)
hurt so much more than the mach3 type ones. I tried going back to them and instantly regretted it and bought a gilette fusion.
The other alternative is to get a straight razor and a sharpening stone. Then it's a one off payment, but you need to be bloody careful and you waste time sharpening it all the time.
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 20:13, closed)
you don't need to constantly resharpen a straight razor
once or twice a year maximum
but you should strop it every time you use it to straighten it
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 23:02, closed)
once or twice a year maximum
but you should strop it every time you use it to straighten it
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 23:02, closed)
Seconded
I've been using double-edge blades for about ten years. I wouldn't go back to cartridge blades or disposables even if they were the same price. They're handy for craft and DIY stuff as well.
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 21:36, closed)
I've been using double-edge blades for about ten years. I wouldn't go back to cartridge blades or disposables even if they were the same price. They're handy for craft and DIY stuff as well.
( , Fri 24 Oct 2008, 21:36, closed)
d
oubled edged for sure, I bought an old old gilete razor for the double edged blades from a barnardos about 8 years ago and use it every day. Blades are about 20p for dodgy russian shite, 60p for 5 shlick or approx 1£ for 5 wilkinson sword. And they last me for at least a week, shave after your shower when your face is still wet and lather up with normal soap, plenty of it. Smooth and silky all day long!
( , Sun 26 Oct 2008, 1:39, closed)
oubled edged for sure, I bought an old old gilete razor for the double edged blades from a barnardos about 8 years ago and use it every day. Blades are about 20p for dodgy russian shite, 60p for 5 shlick or approx 1£ for 5 wilkinson sword. And they last me for at least a week, shave after your shower when your face is still wet and lather up with normal soap, plenty of it. Smooth and silky all day long!
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