I’ve always been kind of bothered by disposable razors. I mean, you use it a few times and then you just THROW IT AWAY. It’s absurd. What really pushed me over the edge, though, is when my husband tried the free Gillete Fusion we got in the mail and decided he really liked it. Yes, it worked nicely but the replacement cartridge heads? Cost a freaking fortune (around $25 for 8 heads). Shaving had suddenly become not only bad for the environment but ridiculously expensive, as well.
After succumbing to his pleas to buy the overpriced, ungreen foolishness a few times I decided there had to be a better alternative and I started looking at real razors like my dad used to use, also known as double edge safety razors. Usually made of stainless steel, chrome or nickel-plated brass, you use stainless steel blades that are generally inexpensive (and recyclable) and you DON’T need to replace the head or handle at all.
After much research, I settled on one and ordered it for my husband for $31 and change and guess what? HE LOVES IT. Even better? I love it! No more dull blades, no more throwing the whole thing away and no more buying new razor heads at exorbitant prices. And as an added bonus…my legs have never been smoother. Made in Germany with a polished chrome finish.
Find It Here: MERKUR Classic Double Edge Safety Razor
