You could go cheaper with double edge razors, too. I have one of the more basic models from Merkur, and spent $20 on it. You can get a 1-2 year supply (assuming

You could go cheaper with double edge razors, too. I have one of the more basic models from Merkur, and spent $20 on it. You can get a 1-2 year supply (assuming you don't require a fresh blade on every shave and/or don't shave daily) of basic Astra blades for about $10. The soap might end up being the most expensive part. The price goes up quickly if you go for the luxury brands. I've never tried them, because I'm cheap, so I couldn't really speak to whether they're worth the extra cost. But I assume that anyone who's in the Barbasol-and-disposables is also cheap, so they wouldn't be likely to consider the higher-end kit, either.