Why I’m Using The Bluebeards Revenge Razors (And Why Gillette and I are So Over)
This year I’ve been going through a divorce. It’s been a long and generally good relationship that came to an abrupt end around the middle of January 2019. We’d been together since I was eighteen years old and had seen each other regularly – nearly every day when I was serving in the army.
But this all changed this year. I’d been shaving with a Gillette razor ever since my friend Will said “Bro, you should ditch that Bic and use a Mach3”. I’ve got good brand loyalty too. But that loyalty has limits.
A lot of men were outraged when they saw the ad ‘The Best a Man Can Be’ – a feminist wet dream of virtue signalling and preaching about how men need to ‘step up’ and be ‘accountable’.
A lot of men felt betrayed and angry at a brand that they’d given so much to. And all they got in turn was the type of snark and guilt that most men deal with on a daily basis without getting it shoved in their faces by the one brand that’s supposed to have their backs.
But not me. Getting outraged gets you nowhere. Don’t be outraged, be the difference.
From that point onwards I was looking for an alternative. And after a false start, I discovered The Bluebeards Revenge shaving and male grooming range.
There was one problem. Bluebeards only did a safety razor, not the cartridge I was used to. In case you didn’t know, a ‘safety’ razor is quite poorly named. Yes it’s safe when compared to a cut-throat razor in that you can’t sever any arteries with it.
But use it wrong and you’ll look like the victim of an east Asian torture method. This was daunting, but the high of my recent divorce from Gillette gave me confidence to try new things.
The Bluebeards Revenge – Shave and Skincare Range
I’m going to level with you: the first few times I used the Cutlass Safety Razor from Bluebeards was pretty painful. A cartridge razor is easy beans – you can throw it any which way at your face and get the job done. A safety razor takes precision and control.
But after a few shaves, I was getting the hang of it (and the cuts down to single digits) and within a few weeks I was at the stage when my shaves became the bloodless revolution you want every other morning.
Other advantages of the safety razor are:
- Less irritation (once you get the knack) as it’s only one blade in contact with your face, not 3, 4 or even 5.
- Cheaper – The blades are around 30p each and last 3-4 shaves each so you can shove your ‘Dollar Shave’ where the sun isn’t.
- Generally looking and feeling like a badass.
Plus, I’m supporting an independent brand that actually has my back, rather than a corporate giant that pretends it does while virtue signalling to its shareholders.
In the delivery, I also got to try the Shaving Solution which has a lovely oily feeling and gives good protection from the unbelievably sharp razors. I also got to try the post shave balm which was cooling and left a kind of coating that felt like pores were tucked up in their own bed.
My Divorce is Final – But I’m not on the Rebound
I’m not angry at Gillette. I do feel betrayed. But it’s led to me totally changing the way I think about shaving. So I’m greatful for those feminists that sat in a boardroom somewhere and cooked up ‘The Best a Man Can Be’. They can have their slick campaigns and boosted share prices because I’ve found something better, more honest and ultimately more fulfilling.
Oh and I get a great shave every time.
Neil
P.S. This isn’t an ad or a promotion. I’m just recommending something cool with no ulterior motive. But you can get Bluebeard razors and products here.
