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Comment by basch | Hacker News Reader

$30 for a handle? they are 2-5 on aliexpress

I've shaved with those sub-$10 razors and a $30 Merkur razor - the difference is not negligible. The Merkur's body is more solid, heavier, and generally feels better in my hand. I can get a decent shave with either, but I stick the the more expensive one at home and take the other when I travel.

Are those ones as nice? Serious question, it seems silly to compromise on something that you're going to use daily (or close thereto) just to save $10-$20 (once you factor in shipping). Then again if you can't tell the difference, might as well get the cheaper one.

2.27 shipped http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Safety-Razor-Complete-Men-Sha...

vs 32 shipped https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Double-Swedish-Platinum-Manli...

they look like roughly the same thing to me.

the other style, for under 3 shipped. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vintage-Retro-Useful-Durable-...

They sure look the same to me... I suspect that a lot of the 'niceness' will come from the feel of it in your hand, high-chrome stainless feels really solid whereas cheaper alloys can feel kind of tinny.

...oh wow, that price includes shipping outside the U.S.? I'm gonna buy one of the cheap ones, will report back how nice it is.

Edit: "This product can't be shipped to the selected region." After explicitly saying "Free shipping to $country" on the product page. Impression of AliExpress reduced somewhat.

search around, there are plenty in the 3-5 range. it's like ebay, different factories and wholesalers have their own listings.

A handle lasts a lifetime. No reason to skimp on it. Or shop on Aliexpress.

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