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Original Title: TIL that in 1975, after Gillette introduced a two-blade cartridge razor, Saturday Night Live aired a fake commercial for a three-blade razor. Gillette introduced one in 1998. In 2004, a satirical article in The Onion introduced a fictional five-blade razor. A real five-blade razor came out in 2006.
I used safety razors for years, but even with a practiced hand, I often cut myself. I think that’s the biggest benefit to Gillette razors. It’s really hard to knick yourself.
Sounds like you had blades that didn’t work well with your skin. When I started using mine, I bought a big sample pack of blades and only a couple brands worked for me. The others were a nickfest.
Complete opposite experience here. Gillette ones used to cut me up real bad, now with a safety razor (Henson specifically) I just don’t cut myself anymore. I don’t even feel the shave anymore ! Hair just disappears 😆