Safety razors are so great.
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Eventually my obsession with slightly-less-convenient-but-significantly-more-durable items will pay off, you'll see!!
@njion to be fair i feel like in a lot of cases "less convenient" is a matter of perspective, because the more popular options have their own downsides
like cartridge razors in my limited experience with them caused so much irritation to skin
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Safety razors are so great. Like you buy a decent razor handle once and then just get dirt cheap, super sharp razors that you can afford to replace as often as you need to so you never have to use a dull blade.
I've been using the same safety razor since before the pandemic. Instead of shaving cream I use generic foamed up soap. Over the last 7 years or so I'm pretty sure I've spent less than €20 on all my shaving-related expenses. Most often I don't cut myself at all and if I do it's usually because I'm being stupid (shaving against the grain) or lazy (not replacing a dull razor).
@njion Wait until you find out about straight razors
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@njion I mean the big point for cartridge razors is that it's basically impossible to cut yourself with them, while with safety razors all it takes is a tiny hand tremor and half your face is bleeding
@VegaHarmonia@fedi.rubedo.gay @njion@bark.lgbt definitely, yeah
i also use a safety razor, and as much as I like it, I also have a noticeable scar on my chin
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@VegaHarmonia@fedi.rubedo.gay @njion@bark.lgbt definitely, yeah
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@njion I mean the big point for cartridge razors is that it's basically impossible to cut yourself with them, while with safety razors all it takes is a tiny hand tremor and half your face is bleeding
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@VegaHarmonia @njion Yeah they’re just not economically viable highly profitable for the manufacturer
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@VegaHarmonia @njion Yeah they’re just not economically viable highly profitable for the manufacturer
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@lilylunatic @njion Oh that would fix me
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@lilylunatic @VegaHarmonia @njion huh I always wondered why this was not a thing
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@VegaHarmonia @njion Yeah they’re just not economically viable highly profitable for the manufacturer
@lilylunatic @VegaHarmonia @njion I have one of those "leaf" brand razors that are kind of like a cartridge thingy but you put in the cheap blades (up to three halves, you can snap them in the middle) and... I barely use it anymore because for me a single blade works better. but it's a pretty cool thing
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@njion I mean the big point for cartridge razors is that it's basically impossible to cut yourself with them, while with safety razors all it takes is a tiny hand tremor and half your face is bleeding
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@njion I mean the big point for cartridge razors is that it's basically impossible to cut yourself with them, while with safety razors all it takes is a tiny hand tremor and half your face is bleeding@VegaHarmonia @njion this has not been my experience, I've cut myself with cartridges the same amount(or more due to less experience) as with safety
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@tully 1 cast iron and 1 carbon steel. I tend to prefer the cast iron one for most cooking though. My flatmate has a stainless steel pan that we use for particularly acidic foods.
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@tully 1 cast iron and 1 carbon steel. I tend to prefer the cast iron one for most cooking though. My flatmate has a stainless steel pan that we use for particularly acidic foods.
@njion how is carbon steel to cook on? I've used other folks' cast iron (like twice all up) and definitely enjoyed having a big old lump of hot metal to toss things into.
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@njion how is carbon steel to cook on? I've used other folks' cast iron (like twice all up) and definitely enjoyed having a big old lump of hot metal to toss things into.
@antivoltron It's very similar to cast iron albeit quite a bit lighter. Seasoning gets stripped more easily in my experience and also it's a bit easier to warp carbon steel if you're not careful as it's more elastic and usually thinner.
Basically it has a lot of the same advantages as cast iron but you need to be more careful with it and put in a bit more effort in maintenance. It's not that bad though and probably worth it if you don't have the strength to handle the sheer weight of cast iron. Cast iron is pretty much indestructible on the other hand and if you have a bit of strength I'd say it's better cuz you practically never have to worry about anything happening to it.
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@antivoltron It's very similar to cast iron albeit quite a bit lighter. Seasoning gets stripped more easily in my experience and also it's a bit easier to warp carbon steel if you're not careful as it's more elastic and usually thinner.
Basically it has a lot of the same advantages as cast iron but you need to be more careful with it and put in a bit more effort in maintenance. It's not that bad though and probably worth it if you don't have the strength to handle the sheer weight of cast iron. Cast iron is pretty much indestructible on the other hand and if you have a bit of strength I'd say it's better cuz you practically never have to worry about anything happening to it.
@antivoltron Both are ultimately great materials for frying. They have amazing thermal stability and the seasoning makes them way more non-stick than you'd think. Both my pans can fry eggs without any sticking at this point and I never find myself reaching for Teflon anymore.
Just don't cheap out on this stuff. Thick, well-made CI/CS pans can last you a lifetime if you take care of them. But it's important that they ARE thick because then they're way less likely to warp and have much better temp stability. You want something like 2.5-3mm thickness on CS. Cheaper, thinner pans aren't worth it as they'll need the same level of maintenance but without the longevity or temp stability.
Also NEVER pre-heat pans on anywhere near full blast with an induction or electric stove. That's almost guaranteed to warp even the best, thickest of pans.
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Safety razors are so great. Like you buy a decent razor handle once and then just get dirt cheap, super sharp razors that you can afford to replace as often as you need to so you never have to use a dull blade.
I've been using the same safety razor since before the pandemic. Instead of shaving cream I use generic foamed up soap. Over the last 7 years or so I'm pretty sure I've spent less than €20 on all my shaving-related expenses. Most often I don't cut myself at all and if I do it's usually because I'm being stupid (shaving against the grain) or lazy (not replacing a dull razor).
Biggest expense for me when I swapped to safety razors over a decade ago was a nice brush. I got my razors and cup from my grandfather, the brush was not nice so I invested in a good badger hair brush and still prefer this method. Using a hot towel also really reduces cuts and irritation.
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Biggest expense for me when I swapped to safety razors over a decade ago was a nice brush. I got my razors and cup from my grandfather, the brush was not nice so I invested in a good badger hair brush and still prefer this method. Using a hot towel also really reduces cuts and irritation.I have significantly reduced cuts and irritation by refusing to shave at all since 2008. I strongly recommend this solution as it constitutes a massive savings in razors, shaving cream, and time
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