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Re:Why The Public Radio is sixty dollars (2018) by tim58 on Sunday September 29, 2019 @03:05PM (#21108997)
Chiming in on shaving.

The double-edge safety razor can either be something that's cost saving compared to Gillette or an expensive hobby. I personally know people that spent $750 in shaving equipment, only to go back to an electric Phillips within five years.

Re:Why The Public Radio is sixty dollars (2018) by icedistilled on Sunday September 29, 2019 @04:49PM (#21109553)
Echoing, at 7 years in with my original DE and brush, I've saved hundreds of dollars by now and created a lot less waste compared to disposables even at costco pack prices.

But if you're the type that is going to spend huge amounts on fancy soaps and multiple brushes etc.. Then yeah you won't save money but you'll probably be spending it on other stuff anyway if you're that type.

Re:Why The Public Radio is sixty dollars (2018) by tim58 on Sunday September 29, 2019 @05:48PM (#21109818)
> 7 years in with my original DE and brush

Badger hair brushes should really be replaced more frequently than once every seven years. The soaps/creams build up over time, and bristles get damaged during use, and it's something that frequently gets wet with hot water which can cause bacteria buildup.