shaneroberts
Shane Roberts
shaneroberts
Editor Emeritus, The Inventory

All y’all youngun’s going for safety razors are cute, but there’s a reason my mom (God rest her soul) and millions like her leapt at the Daisy razor back in the day. Read more

All y’all youngun’s going for safety razors are cute, but there’s a reason my mom (God rest her soul) and millions

Pretty much all safety razor blades I’ve ever bought use some variation on either ceramic or titanium coated stainless steel and the handles are pretty much all stainless steel as well, so honestly you don’t need to worry about rusting. I personally don’t recommend taking them apart between uses if you have any little Read more

Pretty much all safety razor blades I’ve ever bought use some variation on either ceramic or titanium coated

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I hate the Venus razor. Only time I shred my legs. I just bought a Merkur and like it so far; very smooth shave indeed. Before I’d been using the Mach III men’s razor religiously. Read more

I hate the Venus razor. Only time I shred my legs. I just bought a Merkur and like it so far; very smooth shave

I prefer Seagate Backup Slims. I used to be all about WD My Passport Ultras until I found out that the Seagates have UASP support (the latest WD models might have it, but I can’t find information on it), are noticeably thinner for the same capacity, and metallic construction comes standard. Read more

I prefer Seagate Backup Slims. I used to be all about WD My Passport Ultras until I found out that the Seagates have

All of this kinda makes me want to go out and get one... and I currently have a stockpile of Venus razors though, but it’s bookmarked Read more

All of this kinda makes me want to go out and get one... and I currently have a stockpile of Venus razors though,

I like how one of the quoted reviews of the safety razor refers to newer razor styles as “traditional.” Read more

I like how one of the quoted reviews of the safety razor refers to newer razor styles as “traditional.”

I’m also super interested in the safety razors. Currently, I’m a Bic Soleil girl, but the waste is a bummer. Also, safety razors would take away the clogging issue that is annoying and potentially ruins the razor if it’s been a while since I’ve shaved (which is most of the time). Read more

I’m also super interested in the safety razors. Currently, I’m a Bic Soleil girl, but the waste is a bummer. Also,

Multiple usages of Dollar Shave Club 4-blade in shower. After using, give the thing a good shake and perch it up high so it dry. Best blade! Best price! Read more

Multiple usages of Dollar Shave Club 4-blade in shower. After using, give the thing a good shake and perch it up

My hair is generally so course and dark that I can only use them twice and expect them to work effectively. But goddamn if they aren’t some of the best razors for the job, better than any $16 tropical fruit smelling aloe infused plastic stick that’s bright orange and doubles as a lighter with a fuckin disco ball Read more

My hair is generally so course and dark that I can only use them twice and expect them to work effectively. But

Shane I need you to come to work errrday and work for free. Read more

Shane I need you to come to work errrday and work for free.

Blood Armpit Nair girl, your story has stuck with me for weeks now and every time I go to shave my armpits I cringe a little and then thank the lord for razors.

I just have to say that I didn’t take the inside plastic piece off of my brand new deodorant stick this morning and proceeded to SCRAPE THE EVERLOVING SHIT Read more

Blood Armpit Nair girl, your story has stuck with me for weeks now and every time I go to shave my armpits I cringe

I don’t do shower shaving, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. You’d want to make sure that you’ve slapped plenty of shaving cream on (I DO NOT recommend just using whatever body wash/soap you’ve got lying around), but you’d want to do that regardless of where you’re shaving. Read more

I don’t do shower shaving, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. You’d want to make sure that you’ve slapped plenty of

Please don't introduce your leg blood to the gym shower ecosystem. Rude. Read more

Please don't introduce your leg blood to the gym shower ecosystem. Rude.

I think you’re missing out on how companies make money to pay for servers to host the content, paying writers/reporters to come up with said content. Who cares if they get a commission? I’m glad to hear “Oh hey, this is a pretty damn good device and here’s a link if you want to buy it.” And you think there’s something Read more

I think you’re missing out on how companies make money to pay for servers to host the content, paying

Picked one of these up with the $70 Adorama deal the other week. So far I am really pleased with the portability and how “solid” the whole thing feels. Was finally able to retire my 250GB (!) Passport from 2009. I figure if it lasted that long, this one will get me through the end of the decade. Read more

Picked one of these up with the $70 Adorama deal the other week. So far I am really pleased with the portability and

Still waiting for Google to cut me in on their ad revenue. I’ve been loyal all these years but am really getting fed up as I haven’t seen a cent come back my way. Read more

Still waiting for Google to cut me in on their ad revenue. I’ve been loyal all these years but am really getting fed

Yeah, and why doesn’t Apple just give me a discount on apps from the App store. They already profited from the iPhone I bought, they don't need to keep making money. /s
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Yeah, and why doesn’t Apple just give me a discount on apps from the App store. They already profited from the

Curious about this alpaca wool cardigan. Does anyone know if it’s any more or less likely to attract cat hair? And any more or less difficult to remove that cat have once embedded. Read more

Curious about this alpaca wool cardigan. Does anyone know if it’s any more or less likely to attract cat hair? And

Old Navy has a sale on woman’s performance fleece plus another 30% off with code “FRESH.” You can’t beat $7 for a fleece jacket. Read more

Old Navy has a sale on woman’s performance fleece plus another 30% off with code “FRESH.” You can’t beat $7 for a