Razors.
EVER SINCE I started shaving circa 1984, I’ve used the same old Trac II razor. Not only have I thought it was good enough, but I thought it was pretty darned good. Which is why I scoffed at the freebie Fusion 5-bladed razor that came with my newspaper a year or so ago. The cheapie in me compelled me to use it, however – and I have not stopped using it.
Five blades may seem ridiculous, but I tell you, they really do glide over the old puss. I hate to admit to change, but it looks like I’m sold.
Yeah, the cartridges are a LOT more expensive than Trac II’s, but (and this is the neat thing) you can use the fusions for a long, long time. The Trac II would make me bleed in numerous places after more than 4 shaves. I’m up to 10 on my fusion and no nicks. Procter and Gamble (owns Gillette) probably doesn’t want you to do that, but I’m still using mine long after the lubri-strip is worn out, with no ill effects.
My inner cheapie loves it. (In Martha Stewart voice): It’s a good thing.
I use the 5 blade model. I don't know what it is about me but I love to try every new razor or tooth brush that comes out. I would go to a 50 blade razor if they made one. I don't know why but my beard grows in thick and fast. I have to shave EVERY day and it wipes out the razor after one use. I get the multi-pack at BJ's for pretty cheap.
Once my brother-in-law had the barber do a straight razor shave on his face. Man that was funny I laughed my ass of for an hour riding around with him looking at the 50 or so tiny cuts on his face. I don't know what the hell the barber was doing but I don't think he did many straight shaves.