[zgiber]

I get the convenience part but the waste reduction itself is already worth the switch. Yeah your shaving cartridge or flaking teflon pan might be a drop in the ocean (perhaps literally) but when there are billions of humans around we should think about what inconvenience does it worth to keep our environment lovable.

[mgraczyk]

I throw my cartridges in the trash, and they end up in a landfill forever with no environmental harm. I haven't looked into Teflon but I've disposed of ~1 pan in my entire life and still have the rest, so my impact is probably negligible.

I choose to focus my time and energy minimizing environmental impact more effectively. For example, instead of using a DE razor, I use that time to commute by bike instead of car, This results in overall much less waste and a lifestyle that I prefer.

[wiether]

> they end up in a landfill forever with no environmental harm

Can you please explain to me how a landfill doesn't cause environmental harm?

[shard]

People don't seem to be aware of this, but most of the dulling of disposable razors are due to it staying wet. If you dry your disposable razor after use, shaking out the water then drying it on a towel, it can last much much longer. Going down to shaving 2-3 times a week due to WFH, I think I made one disposable razor last about a year. If this pattern keeps up, this pack of razors I bought from Costco is going to last until I retire.

[ddingus]

Leaving it wet is a big contributor to dullness for the reasons you gave here.

I would add accumulation of crap between the blades being the rest of the story.

A small blast of air gets that crap out and leaves the shavings path clear for next time.

[woleium]

or just store it in a glass of oil. you loose the libricating strip, but the oil more than makes up for that.

[mcronce]

Also, in what universe are those expensive multi-blade razors faster or more convenient than a safety razor with a Feather blade?

[oblio]

The world where I want my shaving to be brainless.

[teakettle42]

I don’t enjoy a sense of self-imposed martyrdom, so the switch isn’t worth it to me.

Some people do, and they’re welcome to spend their own time, energy, and money pursuing that feeling.