The BIC sensitive disposable razor

lancj1 · May 27, 2012

Morning, this isn't a post of discovery or a proclamation of a life changing event, it's just an observation based on my ramble through the shaving world, something I had an interest in before I bought my first De razor.

This last week or so I have used disposable razors and canned products. It started when I nicked one of the wife's Blue 2 disposables and Gillette foam, and continued when I picked up 10 BIC sensitive and some fusion gel that was half price.

I didn't shower shave, as I used to, I shaved post shower, at the sink, and did proper three passes, using the left hand as the brush.

Of the combinations the BIC and fusion gel are slightly superior. A great, reliable combination to get a BBS shave.

I wouldn't look any further as an answer to the travel problem, and I will ensure I keep both items on hand. I believe I have seen small travel cans of said product.

Hope that helps someone

ateace · May 29, 2012

I get good results with a DE and either Edge or Gillette Series gels.
The BICs still don't do it for me, though. Too much work.

RobAtSGH · May 29, 2012

I use the BICs all the time for overnight travel when I just need something to throw into my pack. I typically travel with a laptop day-pack for anything less than a 3-night stay. However, I still always pack a hard soap or small tube of cream and a brush, and face lather. There are certain things I'm not willing to give up just because I'm in a hotel room for the night.

bennyblade28 · May 29, 2012

In my experience these BIC sensitive blades are horrible. Go read the reviews for them, a lot of people have had similar experiences as me. They will cut, tug and pull all over.

When it comes to disposables I have found the ASDA Smart Price Single Blade Razors to be superior to the BIC. Cheaper too.

saintpat · May 29, 2012

I just placed an order for some of the Greek-made BIC Metal disposables. They have a single blade with a guide bar, so I would expect a decent experience. Heard about them right here on B&B. I expect to take them on the plane this summer, so hopefully they work out OK.

rand77 · Jun 6, 2012

I used this razor this morning, and I' definitely extremely impressed. I got a BBS shave in 2 passes, WTG and ATG.

It was so smooth and non-irritating that it almost felt like I didn't even shave. I didn't even prep properly for the shave. Definitely a go to product for travel, or when strapped for time.

The Count of Merkur Cristo · Jun 6, 2012

I use a BIC sensitive disposable razor for my weekly head shave with BBS results in 2 passes. :thumbsup:

"Don't ask the barber whether you need a haircut [or shave]". Daniel S. Greenberg

Bobtrumpet · Jun 6, 2012

I've used a BIC disposable for 2 shaves now, and last night had one of the best shave I have ever had. Of course, prep played a part, as did the lather (after reading a blog post on lathering by Alraz), but the razor did the work. Three passes, very little clean up. There are a few hairs on my neck that seem to be shaven, but magically appear within a half hour after I've shaved/applied AS/dried off, but everything else was BBS, and still pretty smooth when I got up this morning.

Now I need to figure out what's wrong with my DE technique since I don't do quite as well with a DE (hint: probably blade angle).

Bobtrumpet · Jun 6, 2012

saintpat said:
I just placed an order for some of the Greek-made BIC Metal disposables. They have a single blade with a guide bar, so I would expect a decent experience. Heard about them right here on B&B. I expect to take them on the plane this summer, so hopefully they work out OK.

For future reference, they are usually a stock item at Fiesta grocery stores in the Dallas area (I just saw them there over the weekend).

They are pretty good; I used them as my training razor before my first DE arrived. The are a little longer in the handle than the BIC Sensitives, and it's a little easier to obtain the right blade angle with them.

Le Buzz · Jun 6, 2012

I like their twin blade sensitive. The single blade gives a great shave, but it takes me 4 passes plus touch ups. The twin gets the job done quicker.

itsmedave · Jun 6, 2012

Bics don't work for me, but a Gillette Atra handle with the Walmart Wilkinson blades is great.

rbaloha · Jun 7, 2012

Le Buzz said:
I like their twin blade sensitive. The single blade gives a great shave, but it takes me 4 passes plus touch ups. The twin gets the job done quicker.

Wondered if the bic 2 blades were as good as the single blade. Shall experiment with the 2 blader.

rbaloha · Jun 7, 2012

saintpat said:
I just placed an order for some of the Greek-made BIC Metal disposables. They have a single blade with a guide bar, so I would expect a decent experience. Heard about them right here on B&B. I expect to take them on the plane this summer, so hopefully they work out OK.

They work fine. IMO the shave is on par with slant and feather blade. My shaving journey has taught me that beard prep is the most important factor in achieving a quality shave. Secondarily the correct usage of the shaving instrument.

saintpat · Jun 7, 2012

Bobtrumpet said:
For future reference, they are usually a stock item at Fiesta grocery stores in the Dallas area (I just saw them there over the weekend).

They are pretty good; I used them as my training razor before my first DE arrived. The are a little longer in the handle than the BIC Sensitives, and it's a little easier to obtain the right blade angle with them.

Thanks for the heads up!

The Kiwi · Jun 7, 2012

Bobtrumpet said:
For future reference, they are usually a stock item at Fiesta grocery stores in the Dallas area (I just saw them there over the weekend).

They are pretty good; I used them as my training razor before my first DE arrived. The are a little longer in the handle than the BIC Sensitives, and it's a little easier to obtain the right blade angle with them.

There's a "La Fiesta" a couple of miles from here, but they didn't have any kind of razors, razor blades, or the majority of stuff we'd hope to see. I did find a traditional barber shop I'd not known about previously, so my trip wasn't a waste of my time.

Bobtrumpet · Jun 7, 2012

The Kiwi said:
There's a "La Fiesta" a couple of miles from here, but they didn't have any kind of razors, razor blades, or the majority of stuff we'd hope to see. I did find a traditional barber shop I'd not known about previously, so my trip wasn't a waste of my time.

The actual name of the store is Fiesta Mart, although their signs only say "Fiesta." They are only in the D-FW area, Houston, and Austin (according to their web site).

The Kiwi · Jun 7, 2012

I'm in Austin 3-4 times a year, sometimes more often. It once was a lot more often, with a slew of elderly Aunts, Uncles, and cousins there, but I was never really close to their kids, and all of the older folks died off. There's just a nephew there any more, but I like him well enough. I'll ask him to check the shelves for those (I do want to try them). Thanks.

oc_in_fw · Jun 7, 2012

For giggles (I thought) I used some edge gel that was collecting dust with my ER1912. I would strongly advise against this.

DrBerko · Jun 8, 2012

RobAtSGH said:
I use the BICs all the time for overnight travel when I just need something to throw into my pack. I typically travel with a laptop day-pack for anything less than a 3-night stay. However, I still always pack a hard soap or small tube of cream and a brush, and face lather. There are certain things I'm not willing to give up just because I'm in a hotel room for the night.

Yep, agree these are great for travel. Surprisingly decent little razors and at $3 a bag great for travel. Particularly good for overseas travel, I have had some horrible shaves with no-name airline razors, even in in the first and business lounges.

cfender · Jun 8, 2012

I use the BIC everyday but only to get at the far recesses of my nostril areas. It's just too difficult to reach with the head of my R41 DE razor.

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