Kidan6
Kidan6 t1_j6g9kkm wrote
Honestly, safety razors are dirt cheap to make, and hard to mess up.So, yes, buy that $7 USD QShave, or the $9-$15 Baili or Weishi or Zomchi. When some no-name company decides to put out a safety razor out of nowhere, they're usually just buying one of these cheap Chinese razors, and they work fine.(Although probably made out of zamak, and not steel)
QShave Merkur adjustable knockoff:
https://www.amazon.com/QSHAVE-Adjustable-Double-Classic-Titanium/dp/B06XGVRQKP/ref=sr_1_6?crid=SYPT9IT42RUT&keywords=qshave&qid=1675046930&sprefix=qshave%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-6
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Kidan6 t1_j63z4fm wrote
Women's winter boots are a rough one. They're often built to be stylish, and so neither warm nor durable. Your ask is further complicated by the fact that leather isn't a great winter option, since salt destroys it.
Baffin is a great brand, and make solid and warm boots. Manitoba is a popular option for people who live in genuinely cold places.
UGG Adirondak boots are leather and warm. Only time will tell if they're built for life.
Pajar make great winter boots, if you can find some Made in Canada. The Made in China stuff is cheap and crap
Kidan6 t1_j2c4cqy wrote
I own a pair of the Winterized Blundstones, and while they're pretty good, I'm not sure I would wear them lower than -15. The lack of lacing means you can really feel the air creeping down to your ankles.
Kidan6 t1_iw94y9m wrote
Reply to comment by beachvibes4 in Gillette Slim Adjustable from 1965. Bought second hand and used daily for 5 years now, no sign of stopping any time soon (got a backup from 1964 just in case) by Slaskballe512
Many of the cheaper newer ones are made of a zinc alloy called zamak. There are reports of corrosion from lack of cleaning, leading to the screw-in section breaking
Kidan6 t1_iv10afc wrote
Reply to Buy me once - useful website by FindingElectronic313
The website has gone downhill, sadly. It used to list things with lifetime warrantees and that could be repaired. But as time went on, and the creator needed more content and pivoted to monetize, they switched to... well, whatever it's down now. A shopping website.
I mean, good for them, but when money becomes your main incentive, your reliability goes down
Kidan6 t1_j947zxs wrote
Reply to comment by mnistor1 in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
The futur is famously aggressive, even at its mildest setting. You might just need to get a gentler safety razor