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Wet Shaving Benefits Intro
Many guys have gone back to their roots and started wet shaving verses using the multi blade cartridge razors.
There are several reasons why this trend is happening today. Keep reading to see why you should make the switch.
Your skin and your wallet will thank you.
Wet Shaving Benefits
1. Less Money
While the multi blade cartridge razors may seem cheap in the beginning, they can actually be quite expensive. As you begin paying for refill cartridges, you’ll end up paying about $4 or 5 each.
This is almost $1 per shave! Not including shaving cream. You can find a decent double edge safety razor for around $30.
After that you can buy a hundred double edge razor blades for around $10. This takes your total cost per shave to $0.02. That’s a 98% decrease!
2. Less Irritation
Multi blade razors are efficient because of the way they are designed.
However, what some don’t realize is that they are likely to cause irritation.
Because it is hard to cut yourself with them many guys apply too much pressure when using these.
It is also like making five passes with a safety razor since there are five blades.
The more passes and pressure applied the higher risk for irritation.
3.Less Impact on Environment
A lot of plastic is involved in the production of the multi blade cartridge razor.
Most double edge safety razors or straight razors are made of metal and plated with chrome.
The razor blades are made of stainless steel, which is recyclable.
Therefore, there is a lot less waste when you switch to wet shaving.
4. Less Chemicals
You can still use your regular aerosol shaving cream if you want to when wet shaving.
However, most guys tend to start looking at higher quality shaving creams or soaps.
These are usually more natural products and don’t have propellants in it that could be harmful for the environment and your skin.
5. Less Razor Bumps
As we mentioned, you are likely to see a decrease in skin irritation when switching to wet shaving.
When using a multi blade razor, the first blade or two pulls your hair up.
The last few blades then cut your hair while it is pulled up essentially cutting it below the skin surface.
Now you have a sharp hair below the skin surface that can potentially grow into itself.
This is what causes razor bumps.
6. More Control With A Straight Razor
When wet shaving with a straight razor, you’ll find absolute control.
Just like your favorite barber, you will be able to have the cleanest lines around your beard if you keep any kind of stubble.
7. Easy to learn
Some guys can be intimidated when thinking about switching to wet shaving.
However, fear not. There are several great resources online, like this website, that will get you on your way.
Guys have been doing this for over a hundred years so you certainly can as well.
8. Good For Men or Women
Women will enjoy wet shaving as well. Say goodbye to all those razor bumps on your legs.
You’ll see many happy women leaving using safety razors online.
9. Neat Accessories
As you get into the wet shaving experience, you may find yourself wanting things like a badger hair shaving brush.
These allow you to whip up your own shaving cream or soap right in your own shaving bowl.
Of course, these are not necessary, however they do enhance the experience.
10. Tradition
Similar to a craft beer aficionado, you may find yourself quickly collecting different razors, razor blades and even shaving brushes.
Wet shavers enjoy the whole experience of the process.
There are even several forums that you can join and get different opinions from other people and discuss new razors.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are several great reasons to switch to wet shaving.
Even if you don’t like the other nine, saving money is always a bonus.
Did you make the switch to wet shaving? Let us know how you like it in the comments below!
Sources:
http://blog.wetshaveclub.com/cool-benefits-of-wet-shaving/
http://howtogrowamoustache.com/wet-shaving-for-women-why-this-manly-art-is-good-for-us-too/
http://www.guystyleguide.com/blog/2009/08/6-little-known-benefits-of-traditional-wet-shaving/
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