I use a 3 step process that makes my razor blades last twice as long…

But before I tell you it…

I want to first say if you’re using a Gillette Fusion, Mach3, or Quattro to shave… YOU’RE FLUSHING MONEY DOWN THE TOILET…

Get a double edge safety razor and some razor blades IMMEDIATELY and save yourself MAJOR $$$…

That should BY FAR be your first priority in regards to saving money while shaving!

For example, a Parker 82R razor and Shark razor blades will cost you less than 10% of what a Fusion will cost over the course of a year…

Each blade is only 17 cents compared to around $3 or more for a Fusion cartridge…

So you can get almost 20 razor blades for the price of just 1 Fusion cartridge!!!

Plus you’ll get a MUCH BETTER shave…

But before you order a better (and cheaper) safety razor and blades, check out my 3 step system… because you might want to add one more item to your cart for step 3…

HOW TO KEEP RAZOR BLADES SHARP USING THE 3-STEP C-D-O SYSTEM

I spent years studying and testing how to prolong blades from going dull…

Believe it or not, but shaving is not the #1 culprit in dulling blades…

In fact it is only #3!

I finally came up with 3 step system that I call “C-D-O” which eliminates the 2 most critical culprits…

Thus extending your blade life by twice as long…

So what does “C-D-O” stand for?

1. C-LEAN
2. D-RY
3. O-IL

So let’s go into more detail about each step…

1. CLEAN YOUR RAZOR

Once you’re done shaving, run warm water over the head of the razor…

Then open the safety razor and remove the blade…

Run warm water over the blade directly and use your thumb and index finger to help remove all shaving soap, cream, and hair from the blade.

2. DRY YOUR RAZOR BLADE

Step 2 is all about removing the first big culprit that dulls your razor blade… and that is WATER…

So after cleaning the blade, gently dry it off with a terry cloth…

BETTER YET… use a hair dryer to dry the blade…

If it gets too hot, use a tweezers to hold onto the blade…

3. OIL YOUR RAZOR BLADE

Step 3 is all about removing the 2nd culprit to dulling blades… and that is AIR or more specifically OXYGEN…

After drying the blade, run a thin layer of blade oil onto the edges of the blade…

This will seal out harmful oxygen (which causes oxidation and rusting) and moisture from the air (bathrooms tend to be quite humid)…

Without the oil, these two culprits can come together on the razor blade and gradually dull it even when it’s not in use…

Blade oil is inexpensive, easy to apply, and even just a small container will last you for about a year…

I highly recommend Pacific brand blade oil from Amazon…

While you are there, Amazon is also the best place to buy double edge safety razors and blades…

So there you go…

3 simple steps to make your razor blades last twice as long…

The next step is to get your double edge razor, blades, and oil and start SAVING YOURSELF $$$!

Again, you can buy them at Amazon and here are my recommendations:

(you’ll ONLY find them online, and Amazon is one of the cheapest and most reliable online retailers)…

* Parker 82R razor – Amazon Link

* Shark razor blades – Amazon Link

* Pacific Blade Oil – Amazon Link

Usually it’s from someone who wants to try them out or buy one as a gift…

Most safety razors function alike so no one razor is going to have a steeper learning curve than another…

So when I recommend introductory safety razors to people, I base them on price and looks…

With no further delay, here are my top two picks:

#2 – Weishi Razor – No Frills, No Sticker Shock

The Weishi Razor is a plain and simple safety razor that won’t break your pocket book but also isn’t going to bring out the bells and whistles…

Costing around $25, it’s an affordable and relatively reliable razor made in China.

After using this razor for a month, you’ll have a better idea if safety razors are your thing or not. From there, you can graduate to a more pricey razor later if you like…

I consider it a good “gateway” razor…

Order yours now at Amazon and save $6.50 and get free shipping!

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#1 – Parker 22R Safety Razor – A Modern Looking Old Fashion Safety Razor

Gillette and Schtick have spent millions if not billions of advertising dollars trying to persuade you that safety razors are “uncool” and “dinosaurs” while a flimsy neon orange plastic razor with 6 blades is “cool” and “stylish”…

Yeah, it’s a bunch of BS!

What I like about the Parker 22R is that it looks COOLER than those dopey cartridge toy razors!

It looks stylish, modern and manly… it’s a hunk of shining metal!

If I had to shave in front of 100 attractive women, I’d MUCH rather be shaving with the Parker 22R than a crappy Fusion any day!

The 22R breaks all the stereotypical molds that safety razors are for “grandpas”… that, along with it’s reasonable price (around $30) and good quality makes it my #1 pick for best introductory safety razor…

No wonder why it’s also the top selling safety razor!

Get yours at Amazon today and save $6 and get free shipping…

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There you go, my picks for best introductory safety razors!

If none of these fit your bill, check out my other double edge safety razor reviews for more options…

Let me first say, each company makes quality razors. They also offer several different styles to meet your needs and price range.

This leads me to the MAIN difference… they are manufactured in different countries!

There are currently NO company manufacturing safety razors in the United States.

So where are the most popular razors made?

Merkur Razors – Made In Germany -

Generally, Merkur razors are the most popular because they are manufactured in Germany. People have this general perception that anything made in Germany must be superior, whether it is true or not.

You can see my Merkur Razor reviews or click here to find the Merkur razors available now at Amazon…

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Parker Razors – Made In India -

Parker razors are manufactured in India. They have a good reputation and many like the ornate handles and fine craftsmanship offered from India.

You can see my Parker Razor reviews or click here to find the Parker razors available now at Amazon…..

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Weishi Razors – Made In China -

Weishi razors are manufactured in China. Many people are unfairly biased against anything made in China.

You have to keep in mind that since the labor costs are lower in China, you can often get a same quality safety razor at a lower price than if it was manufactured elsewhere.

You can see my Weishi Razor reviews or click here to find the Weishi razors available now at Amazon…

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So in conclusion, each company makes quality safety razors available in different designs and prices.

Just like buying a car, you need to decide where you prefer to have your safety razors manufactured at.

No matter which you pick, you’re sure to get a high quality product that will save you hundreds of dollars and give you a better shave than those ridiculously overpriced multi-bladed cartridge razors!