{"id":8789,"date":"2017-02-07T05:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T10:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/?p=8789"},"modified":"2017-02-05T19:04:41","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T00:04:41","slug":"another-bargain-priced-razor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/another-bargain-priced-razor\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Bargain Priced Razor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PjOkqm1fXxY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You get what you pay for.&#8221; \u00a0We&#8217;ve all heard this expression before. \u00a0And it carries quite a bit of truth. \u00a0In many cases, if you want a quality, well made item, you&#8217;re going to have to pay a little bit more for it.<\/p>\n<p>This is why I recommend that anyone new to wet shaving follow this rule: \u00a0<a id=\"amznPsBmLink_3727753\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VIKINGS-Godfather-Safety-Swedish-Platinum\/dp\/B019QLSRT4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=b301ee43e59bef5a0f7deb1c8c1f89ce&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"vikings blade godfather\" data-amzn-link-id=\"b301ee43e59bef5a0f7deb1c8c1f89ce\">Pay a little more for a premium well made razor,<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_3727753\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=b301ee43e59bef5a0f7deb1c8c1f89ce&amp;_cb=1486338692440\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> and you&#8217;ll be rewarded with many years of nick-free shaving. \u00a0Plus, a more expensive, high quality razor means less nicks and cuts, which in turns means, less frustration in learning this wonderful method of shaving.:)<\/p>\n<p>But, due to the plentiful supply of inexpensive razors, we&#8217;re tempted to give that \u00a0cheaper model a try thinking it just might be that &#8220;silk purse from a sow&#8217;s ear.&#8221; \u00a0We think we&#8217;ll get the best of both worlds. \u00a0A great shave and more dollars in our pocket.<\/p>\n<p>At under 20 dollars, <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_6488206\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Van-Hagen-Traditional-Safety-Blades\/dp\/B00HZ4VFO4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=2bf6910524d06d9612d5444233d2f398&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"van der hagen heavy duty\" data-amzn-link-id=\"2bf6910524d06d9612d5444233d2f398\">Van Der Hagen&#8217;s Heavy Duty Traditional Butterfly Safety Razor<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6488206\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=2bf6910524d06d9612d5444233d2f398&amp;_cb=1486338394973\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> is just such one entry. \u00a0I&#8217;d rate this bargain razor at about three-and-half out of five stars. \u00a0The <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_2153689\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Van-Hagen-Traditional-Safety-Blades\/dp\/B00HZ4VFO4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=1da6caa539ab5e4bd178c742f8df0b4e&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Van Der Hagen Heavy Duty Traditional Razor\" data-amzn-link-id=\"1da6caa539ab5e4bd178c742f8df0b4e\">Van Der Hagen Heavy Duty Traditional Razor<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2153689\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=1da6caa539ab5e4bd178c742f8df0b4e&amp;_cb=1486338554433\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>\u00a0gives a nice and consistently smooth shave. \u00a0When used with proper technique, you&#8217;ll keep nicks and cuts to a minimum. \u00a0It&#8217;s not as efficient as other top shelf razors, but well worth dropping in your travel bag for the weekend getaway. \u00a0If accidentally lost of left behind, it&#8217;s no great loss.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been noted in some reviews that this is the same razor as the <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_8800157\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WEISHI-9306-Double-Safety-Razor\/dp\/B00HD6MJLC\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=95cd53e816d2fbfecde99ced78cc6744&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Weishi\" data-amzn-link-id=\"95cd53e816d2fbfecde99ced78cc6744\">Weishi<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_8800157\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=95cd53e816d2fbfecde99ced78cc6744&amp;_cb=1486338876227\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>. \u00a0I do not own a <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_6616353\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WEISHI-Version-Butterfly-Double-Safety\/dp\/B00XG1QWHK\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=0ff154856ed30b9629043cfcd60bc3d3&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Weishi razor\" data-amzn-link-id=\"0ff154856ed30b9629043cfcd60bc3d3\">Weishi razor<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6616353\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=0ff154856ed30b9629043cfcd60bc3d3&amp;_cb=1486338896845\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/>, so I cannot say with any definitive authority.<\/p>\n<p>However, I&#8217;ll provide links and you can decide for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Van Der Hagen Razor: <a class=\"yt-uix-servicelink \" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2khaUDz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2khaUDz\" data-target-new-window=\"True\" data-servicelink=\"CDQQ6TgYACITCOXe7pWP-tECFUZmTgodd6sDkCj4HQ\">http:\/\/amzn.to\/2khaUDz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WEISHI 9306 New Double Edge Safety Razor: <a class=\"yt-uix-servicelink \" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2khab5d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2khab5d\" data-target-new-window=\"True\" data-servicelink=\"CDQQ6TgYACITCOXe7pWP-tECFUZmTgodd6sDkCj4HQ\">http:\/\/amzn.to\/2khab5d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Shave Stop: <a class=\"yt-uix-servicelink \" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/h6QdHD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/h6QdHD\" data-target-new-window=\"True\" data-servicelink=\"CDQQ6TgYACITCOXe7pWP-tECFUZmTgodd6sDkCj4HQ\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/h6QdHD<\/a><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/cm?o=1&amp;p=12&amp;l=ur1&amp;category=kindle&amp;banner=1VAK23KN5Y3DP1ND0CG2&amp;f=ifr&amp;lc=pf4&amp;linkID=9bffe346f28d899dbbc47c4ac7a92ae3&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;tracking_id=deshaving-20\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;You get what you pay for.&#8221; \u00a0We&#8217;ve all heard this expression before. \u00a0And it carries quite a bit of truth. \u00a0In many cases, if you want a quality, well made item, you&#8217;re going to have to pay a little bit more for it. This is why I recommend that anyone new to wet shaving follow [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1467],"tags":[1376,1361,1626,1627,1393],"class_list":["post-8789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-wet-shaving","tag-de-shaving","tag-safety-razor","tag-van-der-hagen","tag-weishi","tag-wet-shaving"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8789"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8791,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8789\/revisions\/8791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}