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What’s something you own that has truly paid for itself? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 6 days ago by Davy_Jones@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I’m curious, what’s an item, tool, or purchase you own that you feel has completely justified its cost over time? Could be anything from a gadget to a piece of furniture or even software. What made it worth it for you?

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[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 13 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

DE-razor I shave with a new blade every second shave and it's still cheaper than any other shaving method that I've tried. On top of that the shaving soap last for ages (literally years) and the shaving experience is fantastic if you get the right razor.

Don't go down the fancy road to start with though. I have some expensive stuff that I don't use and have fallen for a cheap razor from temu and proraso green soap. Also just a nylon brush works fine for me to lathe up the soap

[–] Jerkface@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

Hell yeah. No more plastic, aerosols, costs a fraction of those 8-blade washing boards, and gives me at least as good a shave after a little practice. Zero regrets.

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I bought a box of 50 blades and a case of arko soap like a decade ago for probably $20 and I haven't finished either one yet. I'm only like halfway through the soap.

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That's great! Although I'd strongly recommend changing blades more often. They are so cheap that they are not worth overextending like that. Your face deserves better

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I change them when they start to struggle, it's more that I usually only shave like once a week. Also they're Feather blades which seem to last quite a while.

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

I think that I've got very sensitive skin so I feel them tugging already after a few shaves

[–] dingleberrylover@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I also have one which hit break-even years ago compared to thouse Gillette Mach 3 etc ones. I am also using Proraso shaving soap, but for my sensitive skin the red one is the best, followed by white. Started with green and tried it again two months ago, bit it is not as good as the other ones for me.