Reddit mentions of Shaving Factory Double Edge Safety Razor, Silver

I use an old fashioned safety razor because it was like, $12 (with Prime shipping at the time) and the refills are literally about $.60. But there are a lot of trade-offs, because BOY IS THAT THING NEITHER ERGONOMIC NOR BODY FITTING. But I use an electric razor for my more sensitive areas, so it works out okay. You have to be a lot more careful using it, and I can't even let my husband touch it because he's a fast shaver and would probably slit his own throat.

But I do recommend because they don't clog nearly as bad as regular razors do and, again, they're close to free.

That'll be pretty tough as far as getting a brush, razor, blades, and soap goes. Way back when I started on a Shaving Factory DE, it comes with blades, and works okay. I didn't kill myself, and it got me into wet shaving. Within a year I upgraded to something else, but I still have the thing around (7 years old now!), and it serves as my travel razor. It gets the job done, and if I lose it, it's not worth a ton, so I'm not worried about it. It'll run you $12 from Amazon, though it's available for less elsewhere, you just may have to pay shipping. You might be able to get something for less vintage, but not knowing much about the vintage market, I can't help there.

A budget brush would be your next step. You probably can find one of those for $10 - but it's hard to find things in that price range online without also paying shipping. That gets you to around $20. Next task would be soap - you might try Williams mug shaving soap - it's on the ultra cheap end - $1.49 for a puck at Walgreens, and $3 for a 3-pack at Amazon.

So: $12 Shaving Factory razor with starter pack of 5 blades, budget $10 for a brush, and about $2 for soap, and you're right at $24. That's probably the cheapest you can get, but it would get you started. If you can swing it, though, I'd really encourage you to bump up your budget to about $30, to give you some space to get a slightly nicer soap!

I'm thinking of this to replace it. I imagine that if a fall where to occur again, it won't have the same weak point.

I can tell you the shaving cream and razors make a big big difference.

1. Get off the dead skin ( take a shower)
   
2. Use a shaving soap with a brush instead of the Spray Can c**p
   
3. Use a Double Edge Safety Razor
   
4. Then use antibacterial cream in sensitive places
   
   You do that and I can tell you that you will never get bumps again. Plus the shaving soap last for ages and DE razors are like 10-20 cent each which is a major shavings. (pun)
   
   I use Van Der Hagen Scented Luxury Shave Soap with a horse hair brush. I own two brushes ... one for the face and another for the body.
   
   Soap Kit: http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Mens-Luxury-Shave/dp/B004L4EING/
   
   An ok starting Safety Razor: http://www.amazon.com/Shaving-Factory-Double-Safety-Silver/dp/B003A722RE/
   
   If you have the money then buy a better Safety Razor like Merkur
   
   You can go as far and buy two Safety Razors for the face and body but I find cleaning and replacing the blade is easy.
   
   
   

Blades:

http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Double-Razor-Blades/dp/B004SGKMA0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373669323&sr=8-1&keywords=derby+razor+blades

One blade lasts me three shaves/one week.

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Razor:

http://www.amazon.com/Shaving-Factory-Double-Safety-Silver/dp/B003A722RE/ref=sr_1_15?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1373669536&sr=1-15&keywords=safety+razor

It's TTO, Twist To Open; you rotate the knob on the bottom and it opens the blade holder on top.

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Shave oil:

http://www.amazon.com/King-Shaves-Formula-Alpha-Shaving/dp/B00027DH3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373669656&sr=8-1&keywords=shave+oil+king+of+shaves

Shave Oil can also be found at your local Walgreens or CVS since it'll be the one you run out of first.

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Also this Shave Gel is the same formula, but just easier to use/spread:

http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Shaves-Alphagel-Sensitive-Shave/dp/B005ACNPLO/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1373669708&sr=1-1&keywords=shave+gel+king+of+shaves

Looks like a better value, volume/price wise.

For getting started here's my recommendation:

Razor: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003A722RE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Blades: http://www.amazon.com/Astra-Platinum-Double-Safety-Blades/dp/B001QY8QXM/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_rp_a1_1_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VH05WKF6N17QPSV05SM

Rest of the kit: http://www.amazon.com/Van-Hagen-Premium-Shave-Brush/dp/B001A3HPT0/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_rp_a1_2_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VH05WKF6N17QPSV05SM

I've got a somewhat better brush than the one in the kit [(here's the one I'm using)] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WR3QSG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), but for the price you can't go wrong.

Brush and soap aren't required to use a double-edge razor, but I'd highly recommend it. You have full control over the consistency of your lather and it lasts a lot longer than any foam would. I bought a 8oz tub of Proraso back in the spring and I've yet to go through all of it.

If you have any specific questions /r/wicked_edge is a great sub for shaving enthusiasts.