Brigadier
03-02-2008, 10:27 PM
I tested the BIC Metal razor for 4 days in a row. I bought 5 packages[of 5] from Walgreens.com to be used as travel razors. Given the fact that TSA can open your luggage and take whatever the hell they want and not suffer any repercussions, I'll be darned if I am going to check any of my precious Gillette DE razors these days, especially with what replacement costs are reaching on e-prey.:eek:
So I set out on an adventure to see if the much heralded BIC Metal was a suitable replacement for a DE. In a word -yes. In fact, it performed so well, it made me seriously rethink daily DE shaving...:ashamed001
Contrary to convention concerning disposables, and cartridge razors, DO NOT apply pressure when using the BIC Metal. It only increases razor burn. Despite it's feather weight, it shaves like a DE and it is this light weight that makes it perfect for blade buffing. And the very narrow head makes it very maneuverable around any facial hair or contour.
I tested it the first 3 days using my regular routine of prep and using a shave brush. On the fourth day, I went brushless with KMF Key LIME SC and this is where the BIC really shone! It was incredible, and easy. Reapplying the cream between shaves yielded the slickest shaving surface you can imagine. And a very close, comfortable shave. The only thing different than a DE shave is the my 5:00 shadow showed up sooner than with a DE.
There is probably 1-2 more shaves left in the razor.
So, in short, I have found what I believe is the perfect travel razor for the DE shaver who wants to leave the valuable DE home. Add a great brushless cream, an you can leave that expensive silvertip brush at home, too.
As always, YMMV.
So I set out on an adventure to see if the much heralded BIC Metal was a suitable replacement for a DE. In a word -yes. In fact, it performed so well, it made me seriously rethink daily DE shaving...:ashamed001
Contrary to convention concerning disposables, and cartridge razors, DO NOT apply pressure when using the BIC Metal. It only increases razor burn. Despite it's feather weight, it shaves like a DE and it is this light weight that makes it perfect for blade buffing. And the very narrow head makes it very maneuverable around any facial hair or contour.
I tested it the first 3 days using my regular routine of prep and using a shave brush. On the fourth day, I went brushless with KMF Key LIME SC and this is where the BIC really shone! It was incredible, and easy. Reapplying the cream between shaves yielded the slickest shaving surface you can imagine. And a very close, comfortable shave. The only thing different than a DE shave is the my 5:00 shadow showed up sooner than with a DE.
There is probably 1-2 more shaves left in the razor.
So, in short, I have found what I believe is the perfect travel razor for the DE shaver who wants to leave the valuable DE home. Add a great brushless cream, an you can leave that expensive silvertip brush at home, too.
As always, YMMV.