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trig42

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#1624909 7-Sep-2016 08:53

I started with the 4-blades from DSC, which were a bit average (went from a Gillette Fusion).

Changed to the 6 blade and they are a lot better, but I would say the Fusion is still a better shave.

I cannot stand the prices of the Fusion refills, so will stick with the DSC 6-blades for now (I have a heap of them as I get 4 blades a month, and probably use 3 every two months - must go and change my plan to bi-monthly).

The 6-blade refills do not fit on the 4-blade handles (and vice-versa). DSC send you a new handle when you change your subscription.

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#1625011 7-Sep-2016 11:53

Yabanize:

HowickDota:

Is this the bic disposable you're referring to?

They can be quite nasty if you are aggressive with the angle. I use a Weishi DE razor from aliexpress and vokshod blades from ebay, 100 for $14 which last for a year since I go through two a week.

No, they were like this but from Countdown. https://www.amazon.com/BIC-Hybrid-Advance-Disposable-6-Count/dp/B00394DTE8

I use the same BIC disposables referred to in your Amazon link, and not had a shave rash. Couple of nicks when I get too enthusiastic. :-)

I also use the Primal Earth shave creme / lotions - from Countdown - nice slick feel when using the razor.

Different skin types, and the lay of the hair follicles seems to affect the quality of shave.

I blade shave alternate days, in the shower, and with a cheapie electric razor on the in-between days (not in the shower ...).

I think the hot water and steam, etc, from the shower does soften up the skin and hair to make a better cut.

I had a nice Philishave gifted to me as a Fathers Day pressie, a number of years ago, but for the life of me I couldn't get to to shave properly. Had missed bits, shave rash, etc. I passed it to my older son, and it worked a treat with him.

Other Philishavers, and other electric shavers I don't have an issue with - just this one particular model ...

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#1630558 14-Sep-2016 22:45

Schick Men's Hydro 5 Trial Kit - $3

Free shipping if you spend over $49 - FPI5456AUG5

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#1630605 15-Sep-2016 07:04

I'm trialing them, but via an ebay purchase. I find the Hydro 5 a bit more harsh than the Gillette, slightly more skin irritation, and the shave isn't quite as close. It's pretty good though.

Is that deal in person as well as online?

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#1630676 15-Sep-2016 09:31

timmmay:
I'm trialing them, but via an ebay purchase. I find the Hydro 5 a bit more harsh than the Gillette, slightly more skin irritation, and the shave isn't quite as close. It's pretty good though.

Is that deal in person as well as online?

Yes it is,

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#1635523 18-Sep-2016 17:19

I went with Harrys, rather than DSC, being they appear to sponsor every damn podcast I listen to.

They don't ship here, but they will take a AirNZ "works anywhere in the world" card, and will ship via YouShop.

Best. Blades. I've. Ever. Used. and $85 USD / year is rather good.

For context, I also have a shaved head.... :) I use the blade 3x/week, then throw the head out.

Nic Wise - fastchicken.co.nz

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#1635537 18-Sep-2016 17:37

nic.wise:

I went with Harrys, rather than DSC, being they appear to sponsor every damn podcast I listen to.

They don't ship here, but they will take a AirNZ "works anywhere in the world" card, and will ship via YouShop.

Best. Blades. I've. Ever. Used. and $85 USD / year is rather good.

For context, I also have a shaved head.... :) I use the blade 3x/week, then throw the head out.

So you have a different blade each week? so you got 52 blades?

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#1635538 18-Sep-2016 17:39

Well, it's a 3 (or 5?) blade razor.... but yeah. I buy them in packs of 16, 3 lots at a time, so about 48 heads at a time.

Nic Wise - fastchicken.co.nz

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#1635541 18-Sep-2016 17:45

Don't bother with DSC, they just put a markup on someone elses gear.... These are the same as DSC supply at the top end.

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=161&topicid=178945&page_no=2#1370869

Cheers - N

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#1635586 18-Sep-2016 19:37

Talkiet:

Don't bother with DSC, they just put a markup on someone elses gear.... These are the same as DSC supply at the top end.

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=161&topicid=178945&page_no=2#1370869

Cheers - N

I know you can get them from Dorco, but looking at the website it doesn't seem much cheaper, I don't know if its changed

Its $57.90 USD for 24 cartridges which ends up being $80 NZD, so $3.33 NZD per cartridge, Dollar shave club is $2.50 per cartridge

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