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Jack The Barber Double Edge Safety Razor $10 (50% Off) @ Woolworths

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Jack The Barber Double Edge Safety Razor $10 (50% Off) @ Woolworths
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rokufan on 02/02/2023 - 22:32 woolworths.com.au (1827 clicks)
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OzBargain has convinced me that I need to try a double edge safety razor. This is a cheap way to try one out. I grabbed all the shaving products below. Most items 50% off.

Shaving Products:
Jack The Barber Double Edge Safety Razor (long) $10 (was $20)
Jack The Barber Double Edge Stainless Steel Razor Blades 12 pack $7.50 (was $15)
Jack The Barber Classic Shaving Brush $6 (was $10)
Jack The Barber Shaving Cream 150g $6 (was $10)

Other Men's Grooming Products:
https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/search/products?searchTer…

Health & Beauty Jack The Barber Razor Razor Blade Shaving Brush Shaving Cream

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  • Travelbug on 02/02/2023 - 22:48
    +10

    Double edge! Mate, I have seen the future and you won't believe how many blades are in the razor.

  • dullbeard on 02/02/2023 - 22:54
    +1

    These are great. Be careful not to get too drawn in though. It's a double-edged sword…

    • Frosty Soy Boy on 02/02/2023 - 23:14
      +5

      whats the neg?

      • GnarlyKnuckles on 03/02/2023 - 01:01
        +1

        Yo Froz-boy, re:

        whats the neg?

        I consulted my mate Occam about your question, and he advised me that usually there is no neg involved when taking the simplest route.

      • Deadalready on 03/02/2023 - 11:07
        +1

        You'll spend a little too much time on Youtube videos looking at tutorials and buying guides.

  • Musiclover on 02/02/2023 - 23:03

    So we are in some kind of a time loop. Vynil discs, and now this back again.

    • Frosty Soy Boy on 02/02/2023 - 23:14
      +1

      no one said vinyl was back except some delusional hippy

    • MonkDog on 02/02/2023 - 23:35
      +4

      And double edge razors have been back for years…

    • GloveM8 on 03/02/2023 - 00:02
      +5

      Double edge razors never really went away, but theyre surging in popularity lately because people are realising that buying razor blades is significantly cheaper than cartridge razors, and they give a more comfortable and personal shave.

      The gillete multi blade styles are designed to pull hair up and cut the hair under the skin - at the expense of more irritation and more ingrown hairs.

      You only need one sharp edge at the right angle to do a great job.

      OP if you go down this route, buy a sample pack of blades from somewhere like beard and blade, much better than these and those bic ones you mentioned

      • AustriaBargain on 03/02/2023 - 00:17

        Meh, electric razors are better imo. I use safety razors because it's a cheap way to be old timey hipster.

        • GnarlyKnuckles on 03/02/2023 - 01:12
          +3

          Electric 'razors' may suffice if your facial hair consists of about three strands that grow ~1 mm a week and are as thin as black mould … but for everyone else, they "just don't cut it" …

        • flashi007 on 03/02/2023 - 07:39

          I use both. Double edged when shaving for my week and work - gets the best shave. Electric to maintain it when I’m driving to work during the week (as I’m always running late after getting my kids to childcare). Safety razor definitely closer and better shave - took a while to become good at it though

          • ShouldIBuyIt on 03/02/2023 - 09:16
            +1

            @flashi007: ^ this. Double edge for clean shave, electric for quick maintenance.

      • rokufan on 03/02/2023 - 00:25

        Thanks for the advice.

  • MoonSha on 02/02/2023 - 23:07
    +3

    Cheapest way to shave, packs of blades off ebay. I think I paid $12 for a bunch of boxes like 7 years ago? Keep the blades dry and they last a long time unless you have steel facial hair.

    • Frosty Soy Boy on 02/02/2023 - 23:16

      shiiiick

    • dsiritz on 03/02/2023 - 06:40

      ALDI brand one is awesome in my opinion and criminally cheap.

    • expertreader on 03/02/2023 - 11:48

      I am that steel facial hair guy. Cheap ebay packs of blades were really bad and I tried three different brands before giving up. Cheap electric shaver from Xiaomi was $40 and is still going good after year and half without any blade changes.

  • thorpef1 on 02/02/2023 - 23:09
    +3

    Nobody is paying $15 for 12 supermarket blades.

    If you find those blades don't work well for you, grab a few different brands and see which one you like best from VSHOD.
    http://www.vshod.com/products/razor-blades.html

    Yes - terrible website
    Yes - great prices and even better customer service.

    • rokufan on 02/02/2023 - 23:13
      +1

      True, the blades aren't the best value, only suggested for beginners. If I like DE I'll get something like this bulk pack of Bic 100pcs for $14.40: https://www.amazon.com.au/BIC-Double-Safety-Platinum-Coverin…

      • greatlamp on 02/02/2023 - 23:21
        +3

        I would receive buying an assortment off ebay instead. There isn't one best blade, you might want to try a few.

        • rokufan on 02/02/2023 - 23:22

          Thanks. I plan on doing more research before buying blades in bulk.

        • illogicalerror on 03/02/2023 - 07:51

          I've been using those BIC blades for a long time. Probably the best value vs sharpness on the market.

      • thorpef1 on 03/02/2023 - 00:19

        Definitely get some samples.
        I didn't mind the bic ones you linked but every razor and person is different.

        I went through about 10 different blades before I settled on voskhod in my vintage Gillette slim razor (a very good shave)

        Go to Vshod and order 10 or so different ones to sample. At $1-2 per pack it's an easy way to sample.

        Also free shipping

      • AustriaBargain on 03/02/2023 - 00:21
        +1

        Why not Derby or Astra for about the same price?

        • thorpef1 on 03/02/2023 - 00:39
          +1

          Because there is no one size fits all/everyone.

          I used derby for years and thought it was fine.
          Tried astras and they were rubbish (for me) only to settle on voshkod after trying 10+ different blades.

          A sample pack gives you the best chance to find the best blade for you

      • Slippery Fish on 03/02/2023 - 09:46

        Derby work best for me from the 20 I tried. Each face will be diff.

    • Frosty Soy Boy on 02/02/2023 - 23:19
      +1

      that website not even secure?

      • thorpef1 on 03/02/2023 - 00:16
        +1

        It uses PayPal so it's secure.

        Add whatever items you want to the cart and you do your final checkout via PayPal.

        Plenty of people recommend Vshod

      • iamherenow on 03/02/2023 - 07:41
        +1

        It's an awful website with great service. Ordered from them several times and definitely recommend.

  • caustic birch on 03/02/2023 - 00:02

    How are these different from regular razors?

    • iamherenow on 03/02/2023 - 07:43
      +1

      Cheap. Don't clog. Great shave. But need practice.

    • Deadalready on 03/02/2023 - 11:02

      You feel manly using them and get less skin irritation in my opinion.
      They're also soooooo much cheaper and more reliable.

      A new blade costs you like 10 cents as opposed to $5 for a mach 4 cartridge and it's better for the environment since you can recycle the blades.

  • Hoolio on 03/02/2023 - 00:21

    Just out of interest, what is a reasonable way to dispose of these used razors?

    • DRL1987 on 03/02/2023 - 00:27
      +2

      Empty salsa jar makes an easy blade bank. Then the jar and blades can go into the recycling.

      • dcash on 03/02/2023 - 12:00
        +1

        Glass is recycled separately to metal, so they should go inside a tin and not a glass jar.

        • DRL1987 on 06/02/2023 - 00:20
          +2

          Empty salsa jar makes an easy blade bank. Then the jar and blades can go into landfill.

    • illogicalerror on 03/02/2023 - 07:56

      I wrap the old blade back up in the new ones wrapper and chuck it in the bin.

    • garage sale on 03/02/2023 - 08:16
      +1

      some blades come in plastic dispenser rather than paper box, you slide the old blade into the back of the dispenser …

      you can also buy plastic blade boxes on ebay and amazon ….i use one for razor blades but also used stanley knife blades , etc ….

  • Ender Wiggin on 03/02/2023 - 00:23

    Leaf razor - crazy expensive but totally amazing shave, the gold standard. Derby single edge blades pack of 100 for under 10 bucks on ebay, purchased 2 years ago and i still have like 80 blades left, will achieve break even in about 5 years, a long term investment in the greatest shave of your life.

  • fusion17 on 03/02/2023 - 00:38
    +2

    Feathers are the best.

  • Deadalready on 03/02/2023 - 01:52
    +3

    My recommendation for razors are Astra, they're the perfect level of sharp because they allow you to put some pressure behind your razor (giving you some safety margin). Many of the other blades I've tried can easily cut you if you tilt at the wrong angle (a skill you'll need to learn for safety razors).

    However if you're willing to experiment, many Australian websites like Mensbiz sell sample packs. Here you can test different blades, cutting yourself until you find a pack that cuts you the LEAST XD
    https://mensbiz.com.au/products/double-edge-blade-sampler-pa…

    • Ayanami on 03/02/2023 - 02:12
      +1

      Astra for me as well, I cut myself to shreds on Feathers

      • Deadalready on 03/02/2023 - 02:17

        Feather has no chill

    • iamherenow on 03/02/2023 - 07:50

      If I use an 'aggressive' razor, you'll look for less sharp blades. Mild razor and you'll love Bic, feather, etc. I like mild razor with sharp blade.

  • alidli on 03/02/2023 - 02:31
    +1

    Woollies have slashed the prices.

  • sh4hp on 03/02/2023 - 06:29

    Ah razors. I remember that one razor I had, the mach 5 I believe (the cartridge was replaceable and the razors didn't have a backing so cleaning it out was easy).

    Must have used that same one for atleast 2 years. Never got blunt. Must be the jeans I kept rubbing it on.

  • Dyl on 03/02/2023 - 07:24

    These are very easy to use FYI, less cuts than a standard cartridge razor

  • Shiny Mew on 03/02/2023 - 08:03

    I bought a King C. Gillette DE razor this week - how does this compare?

    • BarUp on 03/02/2023 - 08:08

      KCG is better

    • Deadalready on 03/02/2023 - 10:58

      There's a lot of personal preference in safety razor shaving, however a bit of weight to the razor gives you more control by less shakes/vibration.
      I personally love a longer handle and they come in different thicknesses too.

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 03/02/2023 - 09:18
    +3

    ASTRA Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades, 100 Blades (20 x 5) 100 blades for $16 delivered on Amazon.

  • Monsta-AU on 03/02/2023 - 14:37

    All this stuff is pretty meh, but okay to try. Not that it really is saving money since some modern DE razors can run to many hundreds of dollars, and even the old vintage Gillettes on eBay are going for ridiculous prices. When I started, you could get a Gillette Slim for about $40.

    There is a local shave forum with plenty of helpful people called Paste & Cut. Worth checking out.

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