Big Dog Dad Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I was wondering through Wally World the other day, enjoying the genetic experiment that are some of the shoppers. I noticed they were selling a starter pack of Harry's shave club pack of one handle and two five blade cartridges for a really low price. I normally use a Gillette power fusion razor, but the cartridges are getting expensive. OK, I'll try the Harry's shave club razor. How bad could it be? Answer - really bad. I would have been better off trying to use my Dewalt router with a dull dovetail bit. The old saying "you get what you pay for" is very true here. I'm not sure how this crap managed such razor burn and nicks on a new blade, but it was terrible. It is taking a trip to the trash can. If you are thinking of trying one, save your money and buy a couple sheets of 60 grit emory cloth. You get a more comfortable shave. -=BDD=- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogieman Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 So the new razor didn't leave your legs silky smooth? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) I tried hard to like them a few years ago. I never got as good of a shave with their products as with Mach 3 cartridges. Their blades are way too close together. They were always clogging and I had to apply quite a bit of pressure. I think the angle of the cartridge is far too straight, also. I was hanging in there until they made a political statement that I disliked. (Doesn't have to do with guns.) That was the tie-breaker for me. Mach 3 cartridges only cost me a few bucks per month. It's worth it to get a better shave and stick it to Harry's a little. I have thought about trying Dollar Shave Club because they're cheaper and a more direct competitor of Harry's. Edited August 8, 2018 by Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I buy a new $49 electric Brown shaver every 5 years or so. That comes down to some 2 cents a day. And the included hair trimmer attachments save me at least $500 a year by cutting my own hair. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M68GZS6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 For the brush-hogging: a double-edged safety razor. $20 of blades is a lifetimes worth. For finishing up: bic slim-twin. What, $5 for a twenty pack? Each one lasts a month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueiron Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Which model did you buy? They sell two different models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) I have the Walmart 5 blade Equate brand and find they work as well as any. I shave face and head. Edited August 8, 2018 by DWARREN123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citra47 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Glad to hear I'm not the only person that doesn't like Harry's Shave Club. I tried them a few years ago after seeing their advertisements for a while. Had to agree with them that Gillett blades were sky high and still going up in price. Long story short, I still have several of their blades unused in the box. I felt them dragging on my face with each scrape of the blade. They may work for someone but I'm not happy with them. Like Schick blades the best of the old line blades as I get a smooth shave from them. Bic makes a really good 5 blade disposable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vram74 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I didn't like them either. As mentioned, clogging and angle were a problem. I've come to realize when one of these specialty items comes along, it's usually just a novel attempt to separate me from my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I tried Harry’s and they were alright, but not great. Went back to a safety razor. one box of Astra blades was $14. Lasts a year or so. take your time and enjoy it, it’s a decidedly “male” thing to do 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Tiger Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Brad said: I tried hard to like them a few years ago. I never got as good of a shave with their products as with Mach 3 cartridges. Their blades are way too close together. They were always clogging and I had to apply quite a bit of pressure. I think the angle of the cartridge is far too straight, also. I was hanging in there until they made a political statement that I disliked. (Doesn't have to do with guns.) That was the tie-breaker for me. Mach 3 cartridges only cost me a few bucks per month. It's worth it to get a better shave and stick it to Harry's a little. I have thought about trying Dollar Shave Club because they're cheaper and a more direct competitor of Harry's. I use Dollar Shave Club and they are pretty good. But you do need a second razor to get that little bit right under your nose - or at least I do. But their blades also last a while so you can probably get away with a shipment every other month. Depends on how coarse your beard hair is I guess. 7 minutes ago, Dric902 said: I tried Harry’s and they were alright, but not great. Went back to a safety razor. one box of Astra blades was $14. Lasts a year or so. take your time and enjoy it, it’s a decidedly “male” thing to do I tried to like that method but my DSC setup beats the ever-loving **** out of that setup - minus the Astra blades (I haven't tried them). Edited August 8, 2018 by SC Tiger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric902 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 minute ago, SC Tiger said: I tried to like that method but my DSC setup beats the ever-loving **** out of that setup (minus the Astra blades (haven't tried them). Astra are the best for me. Feather blades are very good but amazingly sharp, almost too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 hours ago, SC Tiger said: I use Dollar Shave Club and they are pretty good. But you do need a second razor to get that little bit right under your nose - or at least I do. But their blades also last a while so you can probably get away with a shipment every other month. Depends on how coarse your beard hair is I guess. I tried to like that method but my DSC setup beats the ever-loving **** out of that setup - minus the Astra blades (I haven't tried them). Which number of blades do you get? I dislike cartridges with four or more blades because the blades are too close together and clog. I am wondering if their two blade setup is good. I am also wondering if that cartridges is small enough to get under the nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I'll stick with Schick. tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eruby Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I guess I'm the '5th dentist', since I like Harry's razor and cartridges. Got a trial with 3 extra cartridges, travel case, shave gel, and face balm for $3 a couple of years ago. Cancelled the subscription, and buy refills at Target, or from Harry's online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 14 hours ago, Huaco Kid said: For the brush-hogging: a double-edged safety razor. $20 of blades is a lifetimes worth. For finishing up: bic slim-twin. What, $5 for a twenty pack? Each one lasts a month. Yeah, the shave clubs are way too expensive for what they offer. I think I spent less than $10 for a Chinese safety razor at Amazon, and the Feather blades are dirt cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Tiger Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Brad said: Which number of blades do you get? I dislike cartridges with four or more blades because the blades are too close together and clog. I am wondering if their two blade setup is good. I am also wondering if that cartridges is small enough to get under the nose. Four blade. I honestly didn't know they make a 2 blade setup. It was a gift from my wife. I don't have issues with it clogging though. I looked at their site and I cannot find any 2-blade razors. Edited August 8, 2018 by SC Tiger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud0505 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) I’ve been using Dorco razor and blades from Amazon. Ten blades and a handle for $20.99. Edited August 8, 2018 by Bud0505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCop71 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I've not used Harry's but was in the Dollar Shave Club and could not have been more satisfied with them. The only problem I had with them was they sent them too often, and I'd have several packs stacked up on the bathroom counter all the time. My beard must not be as tough as average, lol. If they'd offer a 'once every six months shipping' option, I'd still be with them but I finally cancelled because I had so many stockpiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 So the new razor didn't leave your legs silky smooth?Yeah but I didn't care. It was your sister. She wouldn't stop complaining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scwine Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I have used Harry's Shave club for the last 2 years. I haven't had a problem with them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 7 hours ago, SC Tiger said: .. I looked at their site and I cannot find any 2-blade razors. Weird. I don't see it, either. I looked at that not long ago. I wonder if they discontinued the two blade ones, if I am losing my mind, or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G23c Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I picked up a starter pack at Target. Great price but they were not as good as my gilette whatever. still, used them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogieman Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 7 hours ago, TX OMFS said: On 8/7/2018 at 7:56 PM, Boogieman said: So the new razor didn't leave your legs silky smooth? Yeah but I didn't care. It was your sister. She wouldn't stop complaining. But my (non existent) sister prefers her men completely waxed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Boogieman said: But my (non existent) sister prefers her men completely waxed. Is she hot? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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