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Reddit mentions of SODIAL(R) Silver Tone Double Edge Blade Razor Shaver w Nonslip Metal Handle
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- Silver Tone Double Edge Blade Razor Shaver
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 1 Centimeters |
| Length | 9 Centimeters |
| Width | 4 Centimeters |
http://www.amazon.com/SODIAL-Silver-Double-Shaver-Nonslip/dp/B00A7239EK/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_2
$2.25 and free shipping. If you can't afford that, then you can't afford to shave at all.
I recently ordered, received, and tested this razor.
The razor arrived in my mailbox eleven days after I placed my order. It showed up in a very plain bubble-envelope mailer, with just this inside:
http://i.imgur.com/LzgJLFh.jpg
The razor, and a single blade. At first blush, the razor was light but not flimsy. It's definitely less substantial than my Merkur 34C, but it's acceptable. The fit and finish seem to be of decent quality. It comes apart easily, and actually breaks into four pieces: the curved top piece that goes over the blade, the "comb" portion that goes under the blade, the shaft, and the knob at the bottom of the shaft.
http://i.imgur.com/StkkZCQ.jpg
I decided to test the razor using a blue-box Gillette 7 O'Clock, which is a common blade and friendly to my face. I usually favor Feathers, but I'm not about to put a Feather into a razor with which I am not familiar. The blade that came with this razor was a weird Chinese brand I've never used before, and I wanted to make sure that I'm evaluating the razor, not the blade.
http://i.imgur.com/dJhnWSN.jpg
The razor goes together easily. The threads are not as nice as the Merkur 34C, but everything screws down tight and stays there. Balance is decent, nothing special. The razor feels a little light, but I like heavy razors.
http://i.imgur.com/k5DxcAk.jpg
I chose to test using a Gillette 7 O'Clock (blue box), Ecotools Bamboo brush, and a mixture of Arko and Proraso soap from a mug. This is what I've been using daily in my other DE razors.
I lathered up, and did one pass with the grain, re-lathered, then made a second pass across the grain. This is how I usually shave daily. Immediately, I noticed that the razor is a slightly mild shaver; I had to use a more aggressive angle than with the 34C. It does shave well, but I had to apply some hand pressure, as this razor is not as heavy as some that I am used to. I did prefer it to the Weishi butterfly DE. Overall, I was happy with the quality of the shave after my across the grain pass; it was decent.
In sum, for $2.25 shipped, this razor is a good deal. It works decently, looks alright, and comes in a package that includes some amusingly translated instructions. I'll likely get a few more to keep at vacation homes and such. I would still recommend a 34C as a first DE over this, but this is good for the DE fan that just wants something else in the stable, or wants a razor to leave at the lake house or mistress's apartment. For $2.25, if it gets messed up-- no big deal.
okay, a few tips right off the bat. Try using a real lather made with a shaving brush and a shaving soap or shaving cream. Here are some brush possibilities, in ascending order by price:
The Ecotools Bamboo Finishing Kabuki brush, which makes a terrific shaving brush; you can pick it up for $7.50 in the cosmetics section of (e.g.) Walgreens.
In the $8-$14 range, any of the Omega boar brushes would do a good job, and those are available from many sources. I prefer the brushes without the dyed band---the plain white brushes---but both work well. Read this beginner's guide to boar brushes on proper use. These are soaked before each use: just wet well with hot water and leave it sitting while you shower. I really like the Pro 48 (10048); it's large, but I still find it comfortable for face lathering.
The Omega 11047 boar/badger brush, which you soak for boar content, but then acts like a badger---and makes a good travel brush as well as an everyday brush. $17 plus shipping, but you can buy something in addition for little or no extra shipping charge.
One of the HJM black synthetic brushes from ConnaughtShaving.com for $25, including shipping. (US residents do not pay VAT.)
The Whipped Dog silvertip badger: $26 including shipping with your choice of resin handle. The 22mm size is the best all-round size.
Try shaving soap samples from HoneybeeSoaps.net and perhaps also the 7-cream sampler from AlsShaving.com..
I also recommend Mystic Water Sensitive Skin (scroll down at the link -- you can see a complete list of ingredients in this post).
Think seriously about giving DE shaving a shot. It need not cost a lot:
Here are some choices of good razors that don't cost too much:
a. Low-price but good shave: the Sodial razor. It's $2.30, but that includes shipping.
b. A step up: One of the Maggard razors on this page---for example, this one that I used this morning. $16.
c. Next step up: One of the Edwin Jagger DE8x series---the DE86bl (faux-ebony handle), for example, is $30.
Read this post so you understand blades.
Cartridge razors are far too harsh, start with a DE.
This is a good inexpensive starter kit.
The necessary items are; razor, brush, cream/soap, and blade sampler pack. For aftershave you can use whatever you currently have, but if you don't have anything you can pick up Nivea sensitive aftershave balm from your local supermarket for $5.
There are preshave creams, oils, and soaps. These are not necessary, but some users do find them helpful. A cheap glycerin soap like the "clearly natural" or "whole foods 365" can be had for about 2-3 dollars. You use these soaps to wash your face before you start lathering.
For post shave there is; alum block, afershave splash, aftershave balm, moisturizing cream, moisturizing oil like jojoba oil, unrefined shea butter, and witch hazel. You pretty much have to try which works for you, but I'd start with a cheap aftershave balm like the Nivea sensitive that I mentioned (if you get satisfactory results with it you don't have to explore the other options unless you want to).
For bowl lathering you can use any small sized bowl you have in your house. Approximately 2-3 inches deep and 4-6 inches in diameter would be a good size for the bowl. You can also purchase one from your local supermarket for cheap. Alternatively you can face lather which removes the need for a bowl.
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Take a look at the sidebar, it has good information and kit suggestions. HERE is what I recommend for DE kit. Check out all the information links in that post. It has many lathering videos, but beginners usually have trouble with making the lather, so I thought they should be there.
Total: $58
If you are on lower budget you can...
Read these two threads as well.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, people here will happily help you.
The Art of Shaving sells a very limited selection of pretty decent stuff for ridiculously inflated prices. Some of its employees even know what they're talking about. Others, not so much. If you want to wander around a brick & mortar establishment and handle the goods, it may be the only option near you. But as others have noted, you'll be better off shopping online.
Switching to DE shaving will save you a ton of money compared to using your Fusion. You can buy a decent razor for a couple of bucks, and once you find your favorite blades you can buy them 100 at a time for <$10 to $30.
It will take more time to shave at first. Because a DE razor doesn't have a pivoting head, you have to adjust the angle yourself. It'll take some practice, but eventually it will become second nature. FWIW my typical daily shave takes about 4 minutes.
Once you learn to use a traditional razor and find the blades that work for you, shaving will cause significantly less irritation. The blades are sharper, so you don't need to apply as much pressure to cut your whiskers (in fact, you shouldn't apply any pressure at all). And you're only dragging one blade across your skin instead of five.
And yeah - you'll get a better shave. It's been so long since I switched that any basis for comparison is lost in time, but when my baby brother picked up a DE razor a few months ago, his wife was so pleased by the smoothness of his shaves that she began rubbing her face against his like a cat.
I just got two of these recently. They look like the same thing, my package was white though. I like it well enough to use it regularly. They're also cheap enough to just give away to anyone when I bring up Double Edge shaving.
I would say, yes, it is worth it once you get your technique down pat. There isnt much to invest since you have all the other stuff so you would just need a DE and some blades! You can get a Solial cheap on Amazon just to test the waters :)
Oh yeah you can also sell the SR and strop on /r/Shave_Bazaar if you really decide it is not for you.
Start with this.
It is a copy of the most mild DE razor ever invented (Gillette Tech), it is cheap yet well made, surprisingly. Practice with this and then branch out into high dollar (even then very cheap) razors. An EJ89 is a great place to start, as is a Merkur Classic (I use a Futur but they are $75 and require a bit of finesse).
Also get this
Seems expensive, but you get lots of different blades and you can try them and see which works best before you drop money. Feathers are known as sharpest, Derbys as the least. That does not mean one is better than the other--blade choice is the ultimate Your Mileage May Vary (YMMV). Try as many as you can to see what works for you.
Get a boar brush. Get this one and then branch out. Brushes are one of the coolest things about wet shaving. Once you get the hang of lather, you'll start collecting brushes. It's awesome. But that Omega is all you'll ever have to buy if you want.
Is there a Bath and Body works near you? If so, great! Proraso, one of the oldest and most respected shaving companies rebrands under CO Bigelow and it is dirt cheap. Their shampoo/body wash is great, and the shaving cream is fantastic. Very easy to lather. You can also get a tub of Taylor of Bond Street (TOBS) in any "flavor" and get great stuff. It lasts forever. I like the Avocado--it's very slick--and the Eton college--it smells amazing.
Go to your local drug store and buy Pinaud Clubman aftershave. It is cheap, and smells like an old barber shop--which is to say AMAZING. Apply this after you shave. It puts a bounce in your step like nothing else. While you are there get a styptic pencil, as you may nick yourself early on. Don't worry, nicking is painless but it can bleed a little and the styptic will halt it quick. Once you get the hang of tings you wont nick yourself at all.
And then you're set---but also FUCKED. Jade East aftershave rocks, as does Bay Rum (Pinaud or Captain's Choice), as does Old Spice...Merkur and Edwin Jagger make amazing razors, plus thrift stores and flea markets have old Gillettes...if the hobby bites you there is never enough!
Join us at /r/wicked_edge for more tips! We are a friendly bunch and can guide you through the early stages of enjoying a great hobby.
I have one. It was a gift but I wanted it. It has a nice weight to it, It isn't made of pot metal or sintered stainless steel. I'll never have to buy (and I do not collect) another DE. It has a nice weight to it, it is not an aggressive shaver, and the handle has knurling that gives a nice grip.
Does it give a better shave than my $15 Gillette butterfly I got in an antique store? No. And It seems that it was buy it for one life prir to me. Perhaps not even better than a Sodial razor (sp?).
Even on amazon they have dropped the prices from what it was just a year ago. If you want a DE, most will last a long time if never dropped. If you want this razor, it is a good deal.
The Weishi is a clone of the Flare Tip Superspeeds.
The Lord L5 and Sodial are both Gillette Tech clones
The Parker 96R emulates the looks but not adjustment of the Gillette Super Adjustable
The iKon Open Comb is heavily inspired by the Gillette NEW
[For that same $3....minus $.045] (http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Double-Shaver-Nonslip-Handle/dp/B0050HO9MI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1407550882&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=safety+razor)
I have a few of these (not the same exact brand, but they're all the same Chinese makes really and differ from one to the next even with the same brand). They're as BIFL as any Merkur, and honestly, I like them a lot...
Edit: this is the one I have. Sucks it's now a $6 add on item. I bought a few for like 2.75$ a few years back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7239EK/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
If you want cheap you can get the sodial on amazon for less than $2.50. However I would recommend the budget starter kit from Maggard Razors. Any of those options it gives you are all good options. Then just add a blade sampler pack and you're good to go. I would recommend the build your own sampler any size you choose.
You sure about cheapest?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00A7239EK/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=sodial%20razor&amp;qid=1381088637&amp;ref_=sr_1_2&amp;sr=8-2
£1.86, thats less than $3 at todays exchange rate.
Take a look at the sidebar - there are some good sets for less than $50 and online shops are the way to go unless you get lucky and find a good antique razor.
This set was just released my Maggard Razor and is a good start for $38. You don't need to buy a bowl - any will do, even a mug. Also, stands are not necessary .
You can also buy the Sodial razor (and look at the pack with razor, soap and styptic pencil below for only $11.64)
As a starter brush you could choose a standard Omega with boar bristles which is a great brush. I have also seen the Ecotools Bamboo brush recommended a lot - you can find that in places such as Wal-Mart I believe for less than $10. (I'm not American, I'm not sure).
Also, it's strongly recommended that you get yourself a blade sampler, the importance of which you can read more about in an article by Leisureguy.
Edit: if you are looking for an aftershave, you can try out Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm -very cheap and available everywhere.
$2.27 Razor,
$6.00 Shaving Soap,
$7.49 Brush from Walgreens
$15.76 plus shipping for the Amazon stuff. Add some blades and you're good to go.
Watch this
buy this
It comes with a test razor, so to try the thing out that's literally all you need. It's noticeably better, and I only cut myself the first time (slightly).
I'd say go for it.
If you haven't ordered yet, I'd either encourage you to go with an Edwin Jagger DE for a little over $30, or if you really want something cheap, just save your $ and go for the Sodial razor for $2.25 shipped.
The Edwin Jagger is pretty generally regarded as a benchmark DE razor, especially for beginners, and the Sodial has a lot of fans also, despite costing only $2 and change.
Here is the set up I decided on.
Astra Superior Platinum
Derby Extra
Shark Super Stainless
Lord Platinum
Dorco ST300
S.H. charges = $2.95 from Maggard Razor, Free shipping from Walgreen with purchase over $25
Total = $38.35
You can get into wet shaving so cheaply! There's a double-edge razor that gets positive reviews at wicked_edge that's less than $3 from Amazon. It comes with one blade, but you can get a 5-pack of DE blades at Family Dollar for $1. Walmart sells a brushless shave cream called Cremo that's a very good value for under $4. You'd spend as much on one Fusion razor.
Also, you can get double edge blades even cheaper. $7.50 for 100 blades. (A minimum of 200 shaves.)
You can get away with it. I've not used it but you might see this thread. Feel free to ask the wicked edge guys anything and browse there.
http://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/comments/1bua9c/barbasol_shaving_cream/
If you want to super cheap you can get a sodial:
http://www.amazon.com/SODIAL--Silver-Double-Shaver-Nonslip/dp/B00A7239EK
The L6 has a reputation for the threads in the head stripping out if you so much as look at it wrong, so I would not recommend it, it's not a quality razor and might be $10 wasted within a couple of months when it breaks, vs a good razor that will last years or decades for an extra $20. (It's also not a TTO/butterfly razor, if you were looking for those specifically)
To be honest I have not heard much about the Concord at all. If you are getting into cheap Chinese-made razors though, you might as well go with the $2 Sodial/Ri'Mei razor which has got good reviews here from a number of users. Unfortunately it's only available on Amazon.com, not Amazon.ca though :(
No problem with the questions, I'm happy to help so if you need to know anything else, don't hesitate to ask.
Shoppers Drug Mart also carries Proraso soap and Omega brushes for under $10 each at most store locations, if you've got one near you it's something to consider. Loblaw grocery stores carry Williams Mug Soap in the shaving aisle for $1.60... it can be a bit tricky to lather, but worth a try for that price.
The razor is Sodial. You can get it for $2.25-$2.30 shipped from Hong Kong. (Only takes a week or two.)
Just keep in mind the shipping time if you buy the Sodial from Hong Kong. If you are anything like me, you wouldn't wait possibly a month or more before you get your first razor.
They say shipping to Continental US Street as an ETA of 17-28 business days.
(Had a quick edit to make my written English less rubbish.)
I can tell you what I ordered online: I basically ended up following The official under $50 post.
Sodial. But mind you, I am still waiting for it to get here (its been only 5 days) from China. Apparently its not too short of a wait.
This blade sampler pack. This is from England so, again there is a significant wait.
The Ecotools Kabushi brush. I got mine from a walgreens for $8.
Also someday I want to get the 22mm octogon resin handle silvertip from Whipped Dog. $26
I got proraso from a local buisness as my shave cream but i'll let you figure out what you want to get him. Perhaps the sampler pack from Maggard Razors.
Hope this was helpful. Perhaps you already knew most of this but I figured if I'm just saying what everyone else has already said, there is always a downvote button.
Option 1:
sodial razor $2.85
Van Der Hagen Soap/Brush/Bowl $12ish unless purchased as add on item
Blade Sampler Pack $12.95
OPTION 2:
Maggard Starter Kit $35ish and much better quality
http://www.amazon.com/SODIAL-Silver-Double-Shaver-Nonslip/dp/B00A7239EK/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_2 Even cheaper here.
Thanks for the advice! I was looking at samplers, but the price of those Personas are appealing, so I had to ask.
This is what I was looking at for a kit:
I know this stuff probably isn't the best (I was only looking at the under $50 section for this stuff), but I wanted to try things out before I spent more money. Are there any big issues with this potential kit?
As for the aftershave, do I have to use it, or can it just be a lotion, like Aveeno? It's what I currently apply after shaving right now.
Also, I noticed some people get bowls and stands. Are they necessary? Can I just use a small glass that I wash now and then instead?
That's interesting. I was under the impression that they were all the same razor but its not just the handle thats different. There are notches on my original Chinese razor that aren't there on the new ones. Also, there are notches that are less pronounced. Both times I ordered from HERE
First order was May 7, second was September 30.
Looking at the DE starter kit in the suggestions on the side-bar. The Sodial came down to $2.75 on Amazon, so I'll start with the full basic kit. Gonna grab a brush from Wal-Greens on my way home from work and wait for the rest of the stuff to come in haha!
Current shopping list:
All I need now is a soap cup for lathering...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A7239EK
I would say go DE.
SODIAL
Plus a sampler blade pack and your set to start for about 25. Watch some youtube videos and your going to start enjoying shaving. When you ready order a brush and creams. This way you get a low cost start. I know how hard money is when in classes.
Also if you decide to go SR after you don't really loose much investment.
that still makes it more expensive than the sodial assuming you get free shipping on it.
Ordering from the Sodial shop on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7239EK/ref=pe_385040_30332190_pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1) in May I got what you here are showing as the Sodial razor, which came in a blue and clear plastic case. In July I ordered six more from the same shop, and received what you're showing as the RiMei, which arrived in the same packaging shown in your photo. My observations are consistent: the RiMei's handle is significantly heavier and is solid. The Sodial's handle is hollow, and the end cap constantly unscrews and falls off, which is annoying. The fluting on the Sodial handle, though, felt machined and sharper, providing a better grip than the softer edged RiMei. Nonetheless, the RiMei feels like a much more solid, weighty, and satisfying substantial razor, and I much prefer it. The only improvement I'd recommend is for them to bring back the sharper edged surface finish of the Sodial, which provides a slightly better grip. I consider the RiMei to be the best value in DE shaving: for $2.22 (to the USA), shipping included, you get a shave almost as good as from a Gillette Tech, which are running these days around $20-30. This is an ideal discount razor for gym-travel-shower (where the possibility of drops, damage, and loss is significantly higher) as well as an ideal razor for budget DE shaving explorations and gifts. I was buying the six for my own experiment in introducing friends to DE shaving, the Super Cost Effective DE Shaving Gift Kit, which costs me about $25/kit, and includes: razor, brush, bowl, blades, soap, cream, witchhazel, and alum. http://i.imgur.com/HvKE8C7.jpg
It looks like the Sodial has dropped in price again... unless that is a different Sodial than the one you recommended.
I see Leisureguy's book but, as I mentioned, money is low. I can't buy the book now. I'll have some Amazon discounts soon so maybe - the Kindle version's only $8 so that's good.
The Sodial DE is $4 but it's 11 with Shipping. The one I linked is very similar and it's $13.5 with Prime.
I glanced the FAQ. I'll look more into it. Sorry for the Amazon focus.
The side bar has a link for it! :) Beyond that, Maggard Razor's kit works wonders. For something different, /u/leisureguy posted this and links back to it often. He also, at one point, tried out cheaper brushes/razors such as the kabuki and the sodial. I'm not sure how those two worked out for him, though. He really seems to prefer the Omega S-Brush, though. Here's a link. I believe this is an Omega S-Brush on Amazon. Someone correct me if I'm wrong?
So I'm new here and am kind of interested in getting into this whole wet shaving thing. However being a college student it is a little cost prohibitive. However as you can see the linked safety razor is really cheap but has very mixed reviews. Some reviewer said the linked vendor was not very good and to buy from here instead. However the first one does come with a case for the same price. Although I don't know if I would even want to use that case. Any words of advice?
And while I have you here is this a good pickup? Thanks guys.
I personally like the Sodial myself since I find it to be pretty mild and works great for a beginner. The Maggard Kits are good too if you want something with higher quality.
There is a commonly recommended razor off of Amazon for two bucks and change called the sodial.
There is a brush usually available at Walgreens for about eight dollars, Eco Tools Kabuki.
Soaps and creams can be found, that will indeed last months, can be found for as little as about 10 bucks. Plenty of places and scents to choose from, going to thank /u/leisureguy for his list.
Replacement blades are cheaper the more you get, so while you might pay four or five bucks for a 10 pack, you can usually get 100 blades for $20-30.
It is indeed a cheaper method of shaving.
Edit: Edited in some links.
Razor: Rimei/Sodial is perfectly fine for a start. Much more important is to get a hang of the technique, so don't change Razors (or even blade brand) for the first 5-10 tries. Edit: If they sell the black plastic Wilkinson Classic near you, that one would be a good starter kit, too, if you ditch the blade that comes with it.
Blades: Get a sampler pack, make sure it contains Feather, Derby and (if possible, don't know if they're sold where you live) Personna and Astra Superior Platinum. There is no best blade, it depends on razor, skin and beard type, and personal preference. Find the one that works best for you.
Brush: Pretty much any cheap badger brush will do for the start, I got mine for about $10 at a local drugstore.
Soap: Arko is highly praised and rather cheap.
After Shave: Depending on your skin type and scent preference, get an alcoholic one (eg. Old Spice) and/or a Balm. Expensive does not equal better here, my current second favourite is a german supermarket house brand for $3 a bottle, first place goes to Myrsol from Spain. Again, as with blades, this is highly subjective.
Edit: If you put on a little bit of balm after wetting your skin and before putting on the lather, you might get a more gentle shave.
There are some very cheap (~7) Sodial razors on Amazon that I probably wouldn't consider BIFL. That said, I've used one before and it was surprisingly decent.