Dollar Shave Club

[jusanothajoe]

Anyone join the Dollar Shave Club ? I recently did and got my first shipment. They have three different models to choose from, I got the four blade model. I get four replacement blades a month for $6 shipping included, and the first handle was free. Can't say the blades are any better/worse than name brand, but they are a lot cheaper and will come to my door every month. I am in no way affiliated with dollar shave club, just thought I would share. So far seems like a good deal.

[SavvySwede]

  jusanothajoe said:

Anyone join the Dollar Shave Club ? I recently did and got my first shipment. They have three different models to choose from, I got the four blade model. I get four replacement blades a month for $6 shipping included, and the first handle was free. Can't say the blades are any better/worse than name brand, but they are a lot cheaper and will come to my door every month. I am in no way affiliated with dollar shave club, just thought I would share. So far seems like a good deal.

Do you really use four replacement blades in a month? I don't shave regularly so I really have no clue but that seems like a lot. You'd only be getting 7-8 uses per blade if you shaved every day.

[14ledo81]

I've thought about joining. Blades in the store are expensive.

[tristanhilton85]

  SavvySwede said:

Do you really use four replacement blades in a month? I don't shave regularly so I really have no clue but that seems like a lot. You'd only be getting 7-8 uses per blade if you shaved every day.

If you shave everyday, then yeah, that's about right.

I switched to DE shaving last year. I get a way better shave and once you make the initial investment (handle and brush), it's way cheaper. I picked up 120 blades for $19. If I ever went back to using a cartridge razor (I won't), I think I'd consider Dollar Shave Club.

[Shindig]

I hear their ads quite a bit, but I find that a Target brand disposable razor lasts me 3-4 months at 2-3 times per week. I'm just not sure where the expense of shaving comes in.

[mvmac]

  jusanothajoe said:

Anyone join the Dollar Shave Club ? I recently did and got my first shipment. They have three different models to choose from, I got the four blade model. I get four replacement blades a month for $6 shipping included, and the first handle was free. Can't say the blades are any better/worse than name brand, but they are a lot cheaper and will come to my door every month. I am in no way affiliated with dollar shave club, just thought I would share. So far seems like a good deal.

I have for a little over a year. I use the executive blade and get four new blades every two months, I don't shave everyday.

  tristanhilton85 said:

If you shave everyday, then yeah, that's about right.

I switched to DE shaving last year. I get a way better shave and once you make the initial investment (handle and brush), it's way cheaper. I picked up 120 blades for $19. If I ever went back to using a cartridge razor (I won't), I think I'd consider Dollar Shave Club.

Might have to check this out. What type of DE razor do you use?

[jusanothajoe]

  SavvySwede said:

Do you really use four replacement blades in a month? I don't shave regularly so I really have no clue but that seems like a lot. You'd only be getting 7-8 uses per blade if you shaved every day.

I shave every other day. I sometimes use a blade for well over a month, but that's longer than I should sometimes, and I end up butchering my face up. Actually my wife tried it out (on her legs) Lol and liked it, so I will buy another handle for $4 and we will split the blades. Also I can change to where I receive the blades just every other month if I want. I am going to try them for a couple of months and see what suits me best. I tried disposable razors and they are just not for me.

[boogielicious]

I shave everyday and my Fusion Powerglide blade will last two weeks.  I also have a relatively heavy beard.  So that's two blades a month or about $9 dollars a month. For my son, one blade lasts a month.

[Jeremie Boop]

I use the top end razor and have had the service probably a little over a year now. I have a decent stockpile of blades because, while I shave everyday, I have very sparse/light facial hair so a blade can easily last me a month. I will probably be stopping the blade deliveries soon because I have 20+ replacements in the cabinet already. Even at $9 per month for the 4 blades it's cheaper than what I paid for decent quality razors before and does a much better job. I have been kicking around the idea of trying out Harry's after I use up all the replacements for my current razor to compare.

[tristanhilton85]

  mvmac said:

Might have to check this out. What type of DE razor do you use?

I have two DE razors, a Merkur Long Handle and a Parker 92R . If you decide to go with a DE razor, I'd suggest you try a sample pack of blades and it is a bit of trial and error to find one that will give you a close shave but not tear your face up. However, once you figure out the blade that works well for you, you can get them pretty cheap in bulk quantities. It's also worth spending the money to get a good brush and good shaving cream.

While I won't be going back to cartridge razors, I did just sign up for DSC for the wife.

[David L Yskes]

i switched to DE shaving over a year ago and will never go back to using a cartridge.. while i only shave twice a week, its still cheaper than dollar shave club or any disposable shaving blade.. i find its a way better shave and i dont get razor burn either, or in grown hairs..

[colin007]

I have the four blade from Dollar Shave Club. It is NOT as good as the five blade Fusion.

[jusanothajoe]

  colin007 said:

I have the four blade from Dollar Shave Club. It is NOT as good as the five blade Fusion.

I was using a Gillette mach 3. The four blade DSC razor gives me a better shave.

[Jeremie Boop]

  colin007 said:

I have the four blade from Dollar Shave Club. It is NOT as good as the five blade Fusion.

Then you should have gotten the 6 blade DSC . That's the one I have, and the savings on blades alone have more than paid for themselves. Granted I don't use the blades nearly as fast as most people do, but the shave is much closer and as such tends to last an extra day. Paying $9 a month and now having a stockpile of extra blades large enough to last me about a year was a great investment.

[colin007]

  Jeremie Boop said:

Then you should have gotten the 6 blade DSC ;-) . That's the one I have, and the savings on blades alone have more than paid for themselves. Granted I don't use the blades nearly as fast as most people do, but the shave is much closer and as such tends to last an extra day. Paying $9 a month and now having a stockpile of extra blades large enough to last me about a year was a great investment.

Did you try the four blade also? If the six is as good as the Fusion I'll try it.

[Jeremie Boop]

  colin007 said:

Did you try the four blade also? If the six is as good as the Fusion I'll try it.

I went straight to the 6 blade right off the bat. I like it much better than anything I've ever bought from the store and it's much cheaper than buying from the store also.

[colin007]

  Jeremie Boop said:

I went straight to the 6 blade right off the bat. I like it much better than anything I've ever bought from the store and it's much cheaper than buying from the store also.

i just switched over from the 4 to the 6 for my next shipment.  ill check back in with my results.

[DougJ]

I use the Fusion.  I have everyday.   My beard is about medium in density.    My blades last one month before replacement.    I buy a 4 pack every 4 mos.    I like the shave.    By the way ,  my wife shave her legs with the same razor/blade.    At the end they are getting pretty worn.    But I don't see the need to change more often.