$20 Merkur Double Edge Safety Razor
$20 Large sample pack of razors from amazon
$10 bristle brush and lather bar soap
That was three years ago, haven't bought anything since. I'm confused why if people want an affordable solution this route isn't more popular? Is it simply because most stores have stopped selling plain razors for much more expensive handled disposables?
Those brushes are amazing even using 'regular' 2/3/4/6 blade razors. Same goes for shave soap.
I've got a double-edged Merkur and a straight Classic Samurai razor: both are great. Blade-wise, I've only tried Derby Extras & Sharks, but both are great.
There is a market to find and distribute varieties of double/single-edge razor blades, not that anyone's tapping it. Wouldn't it be nice to get a couple blades sent in advance to every hotel you fly to? Or just to get a few different blades for $1 or $2/mo? (what are Feathers like?) You don't always need or want the 100-pack (though it usually is just $6 or $7).
I am in the exact same boat. Though I have since spent a few extra bucks on a stand for the razor and brush and a mug for my soap. It makes the shaving ritual a bit better.
That was three years ago, haven't bought anything since. I'm confused why if people want an affordable solution this route isn't more popular? Is it simply because most stores have stopped selling plain razors for much more expensive handled disposables?