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A decent disposable for folks on the go
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I have used a great variety of razors over the past several months, in an effort to find the 'ultimate' multi-blade razor for myself. The Schick Slim Twin won't win any awards or accolades as a disposable razor. But what it does do, it does very well.
Aesthetics: 2 stars. You'd be easy to impress if you bought this razor for its looks. Nothing to look at. Just a standard, plastic disposable razor with 2 blades. The head does not pivot. There is a moisturizing strip above the blades which does not last very long. The handle has a rubberized surface on top, if you care. One notable feature of this razor is a small piece of plastic hidden between both blades. With the push of a small button above the razor head, this piece of plastic juts down to push out any hair stuck between the blades.
The shave: 3 1/2 stars. Again, it won't win any awards, but it gets the job done. It was a clean shave that left me with no irritation and no nicks or cuts. The cleaning mechanism actually worked quite well; everytime I pushed the button, small gobs of hair were dislodged from the blades. Impressive. The closeness of the shave was slightly better than that of Gillette's 2-blade razors.
Durability: 3 1/2 stars. This razor is not designed for longevity, like the newer Gillette and Schick multi-blade offerings. I could probably squeeze a week out of this razor, but no more. But with the relatively cheap cost of a pack of these, tossing them out won't be a problem.
Concluding: I'd definitely pick these up on my next vacation or stay out-of-town because they are inexpensive and easy to use. Probably not what I'd go with for at-home use.
Rating: 
(3
out of 5) @ 2008-10-23
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