Recently I have had my fair share of problems with shaving\. No, it's not because I don't know HOW to shave, but more along the lines of the razors themselves. See, I have always believed razors were one of those things where every razor is the same. All these fancy razors you see in the store are no different than the cheap $2 bags of razors.
It was this idiotic thinking way of thinking that got me into the trouble I have been having. Razor Burn. That's right, the biggest problem with EVERYONE that shaves. Those horrible bumps that sting, and look terrible on your skin, and by the time they finally clear up, it's time to shave again and the cycle repeats itself.
I was convinced that my razor burn was happening because I was sweating while shoveling and wearing a scarf. But after a shave and no snow for two weeks, the razor burn returned. That's when I said, "Ok, maybe it's the razors." So off to Walmart I went.
I wandered into the razor isle to find the "nice" razors locked behind glass. So I was scanning over the "fancy" razors trying to find the best one for me. See, I have very thick facial hair. In fact, one of the two times I went for a straight blade cut at a barber, he leaned me back and said, "Oh man... you have some thick stubble! Just a heads up, you are probably gonna get knick and have some razor burn."
Anyway, back to Walmart. I was looking at all these "steal worthy" razors trying to find one for my needs. That's when my eyes locked on to the "Schick Hydro Skin Comfort Stubble Eraser," really rolls right off the tongue. Well, it's usually my stupid thick stubble that not only gives me razor burn, but also makes it feel like I'm shaving with a cheese grater the way it pulls on my face.
So I hit the call button....and no one came. I did this a few times. I finally found an employee and asked for help. They told me to go ask pharmacy because they have the key. So off to the pharmacy I went. After waiting in line, I was finally up. I asked for someone to unlock the glass case. She said ok. Walked back to where the people in the back are counting pills, and then walked back to the counter.... and just stared at me. After an awkward few minutes, the head pill counter asked me, "Can I help you with something?" I told her I was waiting for someone to unlock the case. That's when the original lady chimed in and said, "Oh I called someone to come over and help you." So back to the razor case I went.
This whole process took about 15 minutes, but finally someone came and unlocked the door and grabbed my razor for me. As you can tell from the picture, the razor will cost you $8.97, and replacement blades are around $11. So for this amount of cash, they better work!
Right out of the box, it feels much more sturdy compared to the bag razors I have been using to butcher my face with. It's very slick, and the head of the razor really flexes and snaps.
Flipping the razor over, we see a blue strip thats is supposed to help the razor glide, three blades and then this yellow thing. According to the box, that yellow thing is a cleaning design. It somehow allows water to clean the blades of hair better.
Well, it's time to get this show on the road. After rinsing my face with soap and warm water, I applied some shaving cream on my face and got to cuttin. I went with the cheeks first. With the cheap bag razors, I never have a problem with my cheeks, so I didn't imagine this razor having a problem either. And as predicted. No problems. In fact, it really did glide right along my face. I couldn't believe how fast and smooth it went.
Ok, let's give this razor a REAL challenge. My mustache and even worse my chin is home to the toughest hair on the planet. Every razor I have ever used, including electric razors, have had problems in this area. I braced myself for the ever familiar pain of pulling and ripping at my chin and mustache, as I lowered the razor into position.
With the razor on my check, I pulled it down..... and the razor gilded with NO problems! I couldn't believe it. The razor took down my chin and mustache no problems. No pulling, no tears, just a smooth shave. That stupid aloe strip, wasn't so stupid after all. That thing really slicks your face and makes that razor glide with ease.
My neck was no problem either. The razor just wiped out all the hair, and even better the stubble. That's right, the stubble was gone. Never before have I used a razor that actually removed all the stubble from my face. I couldn't believe, and I still can't believe how smooth this razor left my face. I did walk away with two very small knicks that cleared up within a half hour, and I'm pleased to say, I had NO razor burn a few days later.
FINAL THOUGHTS: This razor should be called the Evander Holyfield because it's "The Real Deal". I have never had a razor easily shave my face and leave no battle scars afterwards, and never give me a nice round of razor burn afterwards. If you are looking for a razor to knockout your stubble and fight razor burn, give this one a try. A+