Walmart's Equate brand 5 Blade razor

[MR. BMJ]

Anybody use this razor? How did like or dislike it? Worth it, or is it crap?

It's pretty damn cheap.

Robot or human?

Robot or human?

 

[rawdeal]

ULTIMATE reviews may come from users who've experienced different brands, different amounts of blades with the same product.

My cynical ass says a lot of this is just advertising hype.

My hairy ass (and face) goes back to when I was a novice, to a single edge on either side of a single blade. Those fuckers (the razor head more than the blade) were heavier, no matter how skillfully your hand managed things, they dug in more.

These days I've used 2-5 blades, different brands, have no connessoiseur-type reviews, as long as you change whatever blades frequently ... and, don't shave while drunk.

 

[Restart]

I started with a shit bic in the 80s disposable and found the mach 3. It was great until about 21 when my hair got thicker. I kept dragging these nerf covered blades over my face, along with the Shick 5 until I hit 40. All that time, I had to let the skin get calm, ie; friday shaves. I then discovered "wet shaving", double edged single razors and shaving soup or cream. I have razors ranging from the early 1900s to 1970 and use Astra blades. I use a schuttle, soap brush and antique razors. There are plenty of modern versions. Works great, calm skin with no irritation like I would get from a 2 use Mach 3.

 

[genetic freak]

I have not. I have used Gillette Fusion, DSC and Harry's. Once I started using Harry's, I stopped shopping around. Even if I spend more money, they are more than worth it. I only shave every other day now, but I swear a blade will last me a month or more. Even after a month, it is still sharper than DSC.

 

[5.0]

I shave my head daily and found the equate brand to nick/cut easier and dull out a bit faster. I can get 2wks out of a Harry's blade, or bic 5 blade razor, and just over half that with an equate.

 

[MR. BMJ]

I shave my head daily and found the equate brand to nick/cut easier and dull out a bit faster. I can get 2wks out of a Harry's blade, or bic 5 blade razor, and just over half that with an equate.

Okay, that was a concern for me. I figured they were cheaper overall, but it wouldn't really be worth it if they get dull quicker. They probably use inferior steel or something.

 

[MR. BMJ]

I have not. I have used Gillette Fusion, DSC and Harry's. Once I started using Harry's, I stopped shopping around. Even if I spend more money, they are more than worth it. I only shave every other day now, but I swear a blade will last me a month or more. Even after a month, it is still sharper than DSC.

So you settled on Harry's?

I've been using Fusion razors forever, since they came out, but they bent you over raw on the price. I was getting them at Costco in bulk.

I think Harry's is slightly cheaper, so I may check them out to compare. I can hit up Walmart over here.

 

[beefnewton]

If only there was some way to evaluate the effectiveness of these razors.

Well, I'm out of ideas...

 

[Iron1]

If you shave your head regularly I highly recommend the Schick Xtreme 3. 3 blades and they bend and contour to your skull. Blades seem to last forever too.

$11 for an 8-pack if you buy em here. I get them from the supermarket, a bit more pricy but there's a convenience factor there.

Xtreme® 3 Sensitive Disposable Razor

Stay flexible. No two faces are the same. That’s why we developed a disposable razor with exceptional flexibility and control specifically for guys with sensitive skin. Includes 8 razors

www.schick.com

 

[genetic freak]

So you settled on Harry's?

I've been using Fusion razors forever, since they came out, but they bent you over raw on the price. I was getting them at Costco in bulk.

I think Harry's is slightly cheaper, so I may check them out to compare. I can hit up Walmart over here.

Yep

 

[jhotsauce7]

Not sure if anyone ever did the price comparison but I get the big packs of Gillette refills from Costco. I did one of those dollar shave club and Harry’s for a minute but it was only ok. Felt like they got dull faster than Gillette or shiek (sp?)

Kirkland need to make their own brand ones because Costco shit don’t miss

 

[beefnewton]

Not sure if anyone ever did the price comparison but I get the big packs of Gillette refills from Costco. I did one of those dollar shave club and Harry’s for a minute but it was only ok. Felt like they got dull faster than Gillette or shiek (sp?)

Kirkland need to make their own brand ones because Costco shit don’t miss

I actually just bought a pack of these this past weekend... then decided to grow my hair back.