Do you use a cartridge razor?

[qhsdoitall]

Cartridge razors aren't going to go away and they do have their uses. What I want to know is: Do you use one and what do you use it for? Personally, I use a Gillette Sensor for one pass quick shaves if I'm going out at night or if I'm traveling with just a carry on. I still use a brush, cream or soap however. So how about it? Is there a place for cartridge razor in your shave world?

[peacefrog]

I use one on my head. I wish I could fit a DE onto my Head Blade.

[Sejanus]

None here. I went straight from Electric to DEs and will be moving onto straights. No room for Carts in my world.. :D

[mastermute]

Is there a place for cartridge razor in your shave world?

Not at the moment. I will freely admit that I have been pleased with my Mach3 for several years... UNTIL I tried DE... and I can't see myself going back anytime soon.

I have spoken. ;)

[murchmb]

A Sensor on occasion. A Sensor and Trader Joe's Honey Mango shaving cream is my current goto when I'm really rushed.

[Sailinblues]

I use one on my head. I wish I could fit a DE onto my Head Blade.

On occasion I'll use a injector for my head, but for everyday use it requires too much concentration. I use a M3 in the shower (on my skull) and it requires no thought. The hair up there is soft and they last a long time.




and it blade buffs like nobody's bidness ;)

[crackstar]

No, no, no way--a DE, or a straight for me, please. I threw away my Mach 3 and Sensors, and the blades for them.

[Kingpepper]

I switched back to DE razors in December 2006. I still have my Sensor, Mach 3, and a Fusion NIB. With my vast collection of DE's, I have no intention of using them again. Maybe tag sale items. Or: GARBAGE!

[TraderJoe]

I use one on my head. I wish I could fit a DE onto my Head Blade.

That's the only thing I would use a cartridge for.

[ZiggyDeath]

Fusion, if I'm in a super hurry and I'm really shabby looking, I'll rake my face and deal with the consequences later.

[Padron]

Either a Straight or DE if in a hurry for me ;) Although one of my co-workers was raving about his 5 bladed cartridge razor today....maybe I can convert him...:D

[denmason]

. So how about it? Is there a place for cartridge razor in your shave world?

no

[moviemaniac]

No, I don't.
I don't like buying all that plastic with the blades.
Still have a Sensor handle at home, though. I wonder what I should do with it. I don't wanna toss it but I don't need it for shaving either...

[xChris]

In the past couple of months, I've used a Mach3 at the gym as work because I was shaving in the shower. While it worked well initially, I found I was getting razor bumps after a few days use. So, I'm re-thinking how I will get shaves in the gym when I need them; the Mach3 can't be the preferred solution.

[moviemaniac]

Chris, how about a travel-razor? Merkur makes 'em and you can also find Gillette travel-razors on ebay.

[xChris]

Ya know, I've got one (and had forgotten about it -- HA!). I do remeber the cramping though with trying to hold it. Nonetheless, I should give it a shot. Thanks!

[mastermute]

So, I'm re-thinking how I will get shaves in the gym when I need them; the Mach3 can't be the preferred solution.

What would be the problem with bringing any DE? It's not like it's a huge apparatus to haul around... If you can carry a Mach3, a Tech shouldn't provide any problem IMO.

[DragonBoy]

Nope, never.. I tossed away my Sensor some years ago..

[rafikz]

YMMV

For me M3 >>> DE's

[crackstar]

Cartridge razors aren't going to go away and they do have their uses. What I want to know is: Do you use one and what do you use it for? Personally, I use a Gillette Sensor for one pass quick shaves if I'm going out at night or if I'm traveling with just a carry on. I still use a brush, cream or soap however. So how about it? Is there a place for cartridge razor in your shave world?

Rich, I'm just to this day not able to understand how the cartridge razor became so popular in the shaving world with canned junk. Strange, yes?

[moviemaniac]

Rich, I'm just to this day not able to understand how the cartridge razor became so popular in the shaving world with canned junk. Strange, yes?
Well, it was a change, it was new back in its day, "safer" to use (well, at least for those idiots that also think they can dry their cats in the microwave).

Canned goo was invented as a convienience-item. It saves you two minutes whipping up the lather in the morning, hey, that's 12 hours of lifetime per year! :D

[qhsdoitall]

It was all about convenience. They made it sound like a huge chore. A waste of time in your life where you could be doing uch better things like sitting in front of a TV sucking suds and eating junk food. A head to head results test would have been discredited in a minute by the marketing machines.

[jbcohen]

You simply can not run fast enough to pay me to take one of those cartridge razors.

[spinyeel]

I'm using up my Mach 3,Sensor and Schick Quattro cartridges at the moment.All I can say is that with a good prep they still give a damn good shave with zero irritation.I love the shaves I am getting with my Gillette's and Gem's but you can't deny the technological advantages of a pivoting head.Expensive yes,bad shaves definately not.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[mercV12]

Yes I use a Fusion because on the back side of the blade it has a special blade for shaving the crease below my nose and sideburns. :ashamed001

[SSLSTudio...]

Let's just say I shave some " delicate " area's I will use a Schick injector thats the closest thing that Ill ever use that feels like holding a cartridge razor.

Cartridge is dead to me.

[MaxP]

I use a Fusion on my bald head. Works well. No nicks, care free.

[greychamp]

Although I use a DE razor (Merkur 38c) at home, I use either a Mach3 or a Fusion when traveling. The main reason is that they don't allow DE blades in carry-on luggage.
To be frank, I find that the cartridge razors give closer shaves with fewer nicks, weepers and cuts than my DE if I use them the same way I use my DE; three-pass shave with no pressure. (I've cut my chin twice in the last month with my DE, but I can't remember the last time I cut my chin with either cartridge razor.) My experience is that cartridge razors are much more forgiving than my DE, regardless of what DE blade I use. BTW, I use a Derby blade in my DE.
So, the question is, "Why do I continue to use my DE?" The answer is simple. I enjoy the retro feeling of the DE as well as the extra skill that is required. Some people might also cite cost saving as a reason to use a DE, because the cost of cartridges is so big. However, if you're someone, like me, who has spent quite a few $ on expensive, silvertip shaving brushes, and luxury triple-milled shaving soaps and creams, the issue really is which type of razor makes shaving a more pleasurable experience.

[tjgriffin]

Not any more. I'll admit that the Fusion got me into the whole DE thing.

I'd tried shaving 2-3 time in my adult life and always got bumps. I tried everything that I knew (which wasn't much). WTG only, every other day, one canned cream after another. The longest I'd shaved was couple of weeks before the bumps got so bad I'd give up. The other thing was I didn't care for how it felt. With hair, I could feel things before the touched my face. Shaved, it felt a bit numb.

Then I saw an ad for the Fusion that said the 5 blades were closer together meaning less irritation. Made sense, so I gave it a try. There was less irritation, but it wasn't gone. So I started searching the web thinking maybe there some technique I was missing out on.

Most of the tips I found were with regard to shaving with safety and DE razors, but were fairly basic (hot water, light pressure, successive passes) and could be applied. They helped quite a bit. I also found for some reason I liked the feeling of a clean shaven face. Instead of feeling numb, it felt very sensitive. And I love the smoothness.

Of course I came across lots of stuff about how DE razors were far better than multi blade cartridges. Particularly after reading Leasureguy's blog and Shaveblog, I was convinced to give it a try. Of course I was talking to my wife about all this. I did a bit of research and decided to start with a Merkur Vision. My wife surprised me with an early birthday present with a four piece Vision set and a tub of GFT coconut cream.

I got my first ebay razor (a Gillette slim) when my Vision broke and I sent it back. While my slim was in the mail I went back to Fusion, but only used the single edge side. That was ok and protected my skin from the five blades attacking all at once. Little did I know that was the start of a serious case of RAD.

Well I'm hooked. I've learned SO much in the last couple of years, thanks to sites like this. I've refined my technique, tried difference blades, razors, creams, soaps, aftershave products.

Anyway, I've gone on much longer than I intended. Thanks for this site and thanks for reading.

[tjgriffin]

DEs work fine in the shower. I do it every morning. 1) We have a small bathroom and timing is usually bad. Me shaving at the sink keeps my wife from drying her hair in time to get to work. 2) I find it easier to get a good prep soak in the shower. OTHO, I miss floating my shaving mug in the sink (a corning soup mug with a snap on lid) to keep the lather warm...

In the past couple of months, I've used a Mach3 at the gym as work because I was shaving in the shower. While it worked well initially, I found I was getting razor bumps after a few days use. So, I'm re-thinking how I will get shaves in the gym when I need them; the Mach3 can't be the preferred solution.

[tjgriffin]

I disagree. Without the effort and attention, you get a better, nick free sahve with a multi blade pivot razor. But with concentration, attention, proper prep, careful selection of blade and cream, refining one's technique, and good aftershave treatment, one can get a much closer, smoother shave with a fixed DE razor. Of course the prep, etc can be used with great effect with a cartridge razor too, but the modern razors take almost all the technique out of the hands of the user, and don't allow you to choose your blade. The selection that Gillette/Schick make may not fit YOUR skin and beard.

Modern razor are all about convenience. You can do it quickly w/o paying much attention and get an ok shave. Not horrible, but never as good as the best shave from a DE.

Well, that my opinion anyway... :}

I'm using up my Mach 3,Sensor and Schick Quattro cartridges at the moment.All I can say is that with a good prep they still give a damn good shave with zero irritation.I love the shaves I am getting with my Gillette's and Gem's but you can't deny the technological advantages of a pivoting head.Expensive yes,bad shaves definately not.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[cwiscarolina]

ive been using a pivotless trac II lately, and I must say it's been a real treat.

for me, proper prep and proper lather is more imp than razor selection. ive got tons of DEs, but I'm enjoying my trac II handle(s) at the moment. i still makes two-three passes so the experience is still prolonged.

[redorchestra]

My Cartridge razor currently fills the void on my rack, where I will put my eighth DE. When it arrives.
I Think my AD has reached it's limit at eight. I will start trading off the razors I don't use, for razors I'd like to try. Or I'll trade american and English gillettes for Canadian Gillettes.

[azshaver]

I use a sensor for the corners around my beard and mustache. My de is too heavy at the silo doors for that.

[NoobShaver]

I use a cartridge razor every now and then- I use it for travel because I don't want my razor and blades confiscated, and I use it for the corners of my mouth and moustache if I don't have time to shave carefully with my DE.

That said, I much prefer my DE. Shave quality's roughly the same, but I got into using DE's as a cost issue. Also, I discovered that while it's more difficult to nick myself using my cartridge, it hurts 10x worse and heals much slower AND I end up with really bad razor burn around the nick.

So I prefer my DE and use my cartridge on rare occasions.

[lucky]

Same as several others, just for travel.

[corinbal]

the latest cartridge razor i tried was called the rolling razor been using it for the last couple weeks no ingrown hairs or irritation so far so good

[Michael]

the latest cartridge razor i tried was called the rolling razor been using it for the last couple weeks no ingrown hairs or irritation so far so good

Welcome to TSD, Corinbal. Enjoy your stay!

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, Corinbal!

Don't miss the Newbies Give-Away (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5606)! :happy088

[alphage]

Yes, I use cartridge razors, but I'm not supposed to admit that.

[Sejanus]

Yes, I use cartridge razors, but I'm not supposed to admit that.

:eek:

Nah.. it's ok. A lot of people do.. and you can always move away from them later if you want. :)

[Queen of Blades]

Yes, I use cartridge razors, but I'm not supposed to admit that.

The Shave Den is a shaving forum. A cartridge razor still counts as shaving.

Just don't talk canned goo. We have our limits. ;)

[qhsdoitall]

The Shave Den is a shaving forum. A cartridge razor still counts as shaving.

Just don't talk canned goo. We have our limits. ;)

Once upon a time there was canned goo. A miserable little fellow who felt he was totally misunderstood. People trusted him to give them good shaves or what they thought were good shaves. In truth, he was an evil little fellow that wanted to conquer the world. His slick advertising and promises of shaving nirvana. Yet shine the light of truth on him and he quickly returns to the shadows. Nursing his ego and blaming his woes on others. I pity the poor thing. :D

[Htownmmm]

Schick quattro for head shaving.


marty

[DavidSeattleWA]

Mach 3 for me. Permanently.

[PottyDoctor]

I still love using my Sensor occasionally. I have a Geo Trumper Warwick Ivory handle for mine that I picked up from a forum member some time ago and I really love the feel of it. It handles more like a classic/vintage than a cartridge to me. And it gives it that classic look as well.

The Sensor is the ONLY cartridge razor I've been able to really adapt to and get a decent shave out of. I prefer the plain, original Sensor cartridge, not the Sensor Excel or the Sensor 3. There's no little plastic 'thingy' ahead of the blade to cause irritation.

But I'm a DE man at heart. I love my Merkurs! But I'm not ready to give up my Sensor yet either! :D

[PottyDoctor]

A razor I've not seen mentioned here very much at all is the Gillette Trac II, which was introduced in 1971. Apparently the Trac II is the cartridge that fits the Merkur Twin Blade razor, from what I can gather. I'd like to hear from those of you who know more details about the Trac II, but especially the Merkur Twin Blade razor and how it performs. I might want to add one to my collection.

[Mottern Man]

PDiddy, long time no see.

I have used a Trac II

Not bad, not bad at all. It dose not have the "flex" the Sensor dose but a very nice razor.

The Merkur (Col Conk) blades are lousy you are better off going with the Gillette made blades.

[PottyDoctor]

PDiddy, long time no see.

I have used a Trac II

Not bad, not bad at all. It dose not have the "flex" the Sensor dose but a very nice razor.

The Merkur (Col Conk) blades are lousy you are better off going with the Gillette made blades.

I probably don't need one more type cartridge to buy and keep on hand anyhow. As for sticking with Gillette, I've found that the same holds true with the Sensor. I'm finishing off a pack of generic Sensor blades now and won't buy any more; they are 'very poor' quality and shave no where near as smooth as the OEM Sensor cartridges.

I do like the 'flex' of the Sensor over the non-flex of the fixed cartridges. And then there's the Atra from Gillette, one more garden variety of cartridge you hear very little about. It seems the Sensor is the 'sweet spot' of cartridges, at least from Gillette. I would like to find some more ivory, horn or bone type handles to fit the Sensor. I'm not a big fan of the 'one-size-fits-all' handles that have the adapters that fit Trac II, Atra and Sensor. I like the ones that are made specifically for the Sensor, quickly becoming a very rare animal.

Now, if we could only find a good, cheap source for OEM Sensor blades! About a buck a pop is as cheap as I've found them. Anyone know of a good Sensor supplier?

[Jimbo]

I've used a lot of cartridge razors in the past, culminating in the Mach 3. To be frank, I always got fairly good shaves with the cartridges, particularly on the head. I think, in the end, knowing how to effectively use the tools you have is more important than what tools you use (to some extent).

But I stopped using cartridges completely when I got my first straight - sometimes I get curious to compare the shaves, but haven't done that experiment.

James.

[Michael]

...sometimes I get curious to compare the shaves, but haven't done that experiment.

James.

I have. Try as I might, I have yet to get a BBS shave with a straight. I've been at it for two months, and it really doesn't seem to be getting much better. I can shave with a Mach 3 in 10 minutes (including prep and clean up) and get BBS every time. Without paying the slightest bit of attention. With a straight, it takes me an hour (literally) - and I STILL have to do a final pass with the M3 to get a good shave...not to mention paying serious attention while using the straight.

I do love my brushes, soaps and creams, but have just about had it with DEs and straights. In fact, I haven't used a DE since I started using the straight. It's true that cartridge razors have no soul...but it's hard to argue with results...

YMMV.

[Mottern Man]

I am telling you brother, get this (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/CLIR||@cMen's%20Gillette%AE%20razors@b|15|user||35 |).

I am sure you can sell some of the stuff you don't need to afford it.

[DavidSeattleWA]

I have. Try as I might, I have yet to get a BBS shave with a straight. I've been at it for two months, and it really doesn't seem to be getting much better. I can shave with a Mach 3 in 10 minutes (including prep and clean up) and get BBS every time. Without paying the slightest bit of attention. With a straight, it takes me an hour (literally) - and I STILL have to do a final pass with the M3 to get a good shave...not to mention paying serious attention while using the straight.

I do love my brushes, soaps and creams, but have just about had it with DEs and straights. In fact, I haven't used a DE since I started using the straight. It's true that cartridge razors have no soul...but it's hard to argue with results...

YMMV.

Amen, brother!

I agree, I get a consistent BBS shave with the cartridge razor. I just can't be convinced that you get a better shave with a DE. If the blade in a DE shaves you any closer it's not by much - if at all. The shave is the same, to me. The cartridge is just a lot more comfortable. Yeah, the DE is a cool nostalgia thing but beyond that it's prehistoric shaving - and the way my face feels after a DE shave is proof of that. But if it's your thing, great!

Michael, I've dropped the brush out of my routine as well so my prep time is even shorter now. Just don't have time or the desire to hassle with it. I've gone totally brushless at this point. Yeah, the blades will cost me but I'd rather have a smooth, comfortable shave every time and not dread having to face that dinosaur of a razor called the double edge every day.

[DavidSeattleWA]

PDiddy, long time no see.

I have used a Trac II

Not bad, not bad at all. It dose not have the "flex" the Sensor dose but a very nice razor.

The Merkur (Col Conk) blades are lousy you are better off going with the Gillette made blades.


The Trac II is a great razor! The cartridges are two-bladed just like the Sensor. The only difference is, the head is fixed and does not pivot. I bought one new in the package a few years ago off of eBay. I use it once in a while. You have the option of using the Trac II blades or the Trac II plus blades. The Trac II Plus blades have the lubrastrip and the Trac II's not. Personally, I don't like the lubrastrip. But the original Trac II blades are very tough to find - you have to buy them online or on eBay. I have yet to see them in any store. The Trac II Plus blades, however, CAN be found in most drug stores.

[Michael]

I am telling you brother, get this (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/CLIR%7C%7C@cMen%27s%20Gillette%AE%20razors@b%7C15% 7Cuser%7C%7C35%7C).

I am sure you can sell some of the stuff you don't need to afford it.

I know, I know. You've told me that before. I may do it yet, but I haven't given up on the straight...lots of guys use them and apparently get great results. And if anything has soul, it's a straight!! At least I have no irritation with it..........and have yet to seriously injure myself! :)

[Jimbo]

I am telling you brother, get this (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/CLIR||@cMen's%20Gillette%AE%20razors@b|15|user||35 |).

I am sure you can sell some of the stuff you don't need to afford it.

That's a beauty! I was in Trumpers the Easter before last, and their shop is stacked with similar type items that take cartridge heads. I'd guestimate over 90% of their shavers were this type of thing actually. I almost got one, they looked so good. But I got a Dovo BL instead.

Micheal - BBS is elusive with the straight, for sure. But I found once you cracked it, you still never quite get it again....:happy102

No, no, seriously - the key I've found to BBS with a straight is a very, very sharp edge, light touch, fairly intimate knowledge of your hair growth patterns, good stretching, and correct (for you) angle. It does eventually click and once it does things also tend to become faster shave-wise.

Took me, if I'm honest, almost 6 months of frustration with the straights to finally get all the parts to work together and get what I considered a good shave from one. Passable before that, but not "good". I think things would have progressed quicker if I hadn't been trying to do everything at once - honing, stropping, shaving, .... Too many moving parts, so to speak, and I never really knew, if I got a decent shave, what it was due to as I was changing 3 things at once each time.

It's different for everyone I guess - but you're not Robinson Crusoe with the straight frustration, and if there's anything I can do to help just ask.

James.

[Michael]

Michael, I've dropped the brush out of my routine

I know...I have your brush! :D

As for me, this will NEVER happen. Not ever.

[Mottern Man]

Amen, brother!

I agree, I get a consistent BBS shave with the cartridge razor. I just can't be convinced that you get a better shave with a DE. If the blade in a DE shaves you any closer it's not by much - if at all. The shave is the same, to me. The cartridge is just a lot more comfortable. Yeah, the DE is a cool nostalgia thing but beyond that it's prehistoric shaving - and the way my face feels after a DE shave is proof of that. But if it's your thing, great!

Michael, I've dropped the brush out of my routine as well so my prep time is even shorter now. Just don't have time or the desire to hassle with it. I've gone totally brushless at this point. Yeah, the blades will cost me but I'd rather have a smooth, comfortable shave every time and not dread having to face that dinosaur of a razor called the double edge every day.

Slapping on some cream and speeding through with a M3 dose not sound fun.

But hey, just shave baby.

If I could have gotten an irritation free shave with a M3 or other cartridge razors I would have never made the switch. It is true that the closeness for me with the DE is the same as the M3 but the irritation is gone. Even going back to the M3/Sensor/Trac II now that I know what I am doing still causes me irritation, not as even half as much but it is still their.

[DavidSeattleWA]

Slapping on some cream and speeding through with a M3 dose not sound fun.

But hey, just shave baby.

If I could have gotten an irritation free shave with a M3 or other cartridge razors I would have never made the switch. It is true that the closeness for me with the DE is the same as the M3 but the irritation is gone. Even going back to the M3/Sensor/Trac II now that I know what I am doing still causes me irritation, not as even half as much but it is still their.


It might not be "fun" but quite honestly, at this point, I'm satisfied with a speedy yet comfortable shave that's hassle and irritation-free. After that, I get out of the bathroom and get on with my day! :D And that's good enough for me!

[Mottern Man]

It might not be "fun" but quite honestly, at this point, I'm satisfied with a speedy yet comfortable shave that's hassle and irritation-free. After that, I get out of the bathroom and get on with my day! :D And that's good enough for me!


Right on bro. Get in get out. That is how I used to be but man did I pay for it.

I just like taking my time and I feel I get better results. :cool:

[Michael]

Micheal - BBS is elusive with the straight, for sure. But I found once you cracked it, you still never quite get it again....:happy102

No, no, seriously - the key I've found to BBS with a straight is a very, very sharp edge, light touch, fairly intimate knowledge of your hair growth patterns, good stretching, and correct (for you) angle. It does eventually click and once it does things also tend to become faster shave-wise.

Took me, if I'm honest, almost 6 months of frustration with the straights to finally get all the parts to work together and get what I considered a good shave from one. Passable before that, but not "good".

if there's anything I can do to help just ask.

James.

Thank you, James. Especially for this encouraging comment..."But I found once you cracked it, you still never quite get it again....:happy102" :rofl

I haven't given up on the straight yet. DE's, pretty much (too often too much irritation), but not the straight. The one I just bought is a beaut and I really want to get it right. I think, of all the things you just listed, stretching is the part I have the most trouble with - and what I will keep working on.

I get a shave that is presentable and I would not be embarrassed to go out in public. Faceturbation, however, is totally out of the question! Unless you enjoy a 400 grit face! :eek:

[PottyDoctor]

I am telling you brother, get this (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdDet.cgi/CLIR||@cMen's%20Gillette%AE%20razors@b|15|user||35 |).

I am sure you can sell some of the stuff you don't need to afford it.

That EJ is one beautiful razor. I love their stuff, it's just a little pricier than my budget will allow right now.

[PottyDoctor]

I might use a cartridge razor once in a while, but I don't EVER plan on giving up my Brush, Creams & Soaps. I absolutely love the BRUSH! :D

[Michael]

I might use a cartridge razor once in a while, but I don't EVER plan on giving up my Brush, Creams & Soaps. I absolutely love the BRUSH! :D

Good man yourself, Ron!! :happy088

[Infotech]

I haven't used a cartridge razor since around January 2008.

[tjgriffin]

My experience is the opposite of Michael's. I could get close with a cartridge, but had a lot of irritation. The Fusions was the least irritating. With a DE I can get as close, but minus the irritation. Or at least much much less. If I hurry or don't make a good lather, I can end up pretty red, not in a good way :)

I'm working my way through a large sample pack or DE blades and have found a couple that are very smooth. Polsilver is on the top of my list right now. I've gotten a few straights but want to get, at minimum, half good at stropping before I give them a try. But I'm expecting a long, if not steep learning curve.

[sehrgut]

I'm relatively new to the world of wet shaving, and am still using the Gillette Mach 3 that got me into it a few months ago. However, I'm waiting for my DE kit to arrive so I can start using it . . .

Unfortunately, I travel by air, and on occasion, travel lightly enough that I don't check a bag, so unless it turns out that I'm one of those rare chins that does best with the Wal-Mart blades, I'll probably have to keep using it for travel.

[apswartz]

I'm relatively new to the world of wet shaving, and am still using the Gillette Mach 3 that got me into it a few months ago. However, I'm waiting for my DE kit to arrive so I can start using it . . .

Unfortunately, I travel by air, and on occasion, travel lightly enough that I don't check a bag, so unless it turns out that I'm one of those rare chins that does best with the Wal-Mart blades, I'll probably have to keep using it for travel.

And that is okay! It is about what works BEST for you.

[hoglahoo]

Is there a place for cartridge razor in your shave world?
It is nothing but part of a fading memory of a decade of sorrow

[jnich67]

It is nothing but part of a fading memory of a decade of sorrow

+1

I haven't used one in the more than two years since I swiched, first to the DE, then to straights. I suppose if I had a job that forced me to travel all the time, I might fold to the convenience, but until that day....:cool:

Jordan

[Dexterous]

I still have the Schick Xtreme 3 I was using before switching back to DE shaving. I have one Sensor and two Mach 3 handles and a Wilkinson Bonded handle lying in my bathroom vanity drawer. I have a lot of cartridges for it and a hand full of disposable razors that came attached to cans of Edge. These will be my travel shavers until they are gone. At that time I will either buy Trac II cartridges for the Wilkinson handle or move one of my Fatboys to my shaving kit. I don't fly so I don't have any razor blade issues. BTW, if anyone knows of a supply of Wilkinson Bonded original (single blade) cartridges for sale, I'd like to know about it.

[ateace]

I use my Sensor for travel along with a brushless cream, usually Alba.
At home, the Sensor only sees the back of my neck about once a week.

[apswartz]

Yeah, and I still use my Mach3 to shave the hairs on my ears. :happy102 Of course, I have a special electrical gadget for trimming my nose hairs. Still use some barber's shears for the eyebrows!