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> “We’ve learned how to make better blades, and now we want to do it.” Unfortunately this is at odds with the interests of blade manufacturers, so I doubt we’

by yumraj 6y ago

> “We’ve learned how to make better blades, and now we want to do it.” Unfortunately this is at odds with the interests of blade manufacturers, so I doubt we’ll see better blades anytime soon - at least from the current manufacturers.

rgoulter 6y ago
Cartridge razors would surely make more money than safety razors, but people are still able to buy the latter. As far as I understand the variety of safety razor blades, there's not a race to the bottom where the more-expensive blades don't sell. Insofar as shaving can be a luxury activity, I think it's possible there's room for more higher price for more durable blades for safety razors. e.g. The bestsellers here https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Beauty-Mens-Replacement-Razor-Blade-Cartridges-Refills/zgbs/beauty/13271084011 https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Beauty-Mens-Replacement-... lists a pack of 8 refills for cartridge razors for 24 USD. Searching for "safety razor blades" shows a pack of 100 for 7 USD - 11 USD, and I see a 50 pack for 15 USD.
- Semaphor 6y ago
  > Searching for "safety razor blades" shows a pack of 100 for 7 USD - 11 USD, and I see a 50 pack for 15 USD I once got the Derby blades [0], $5.59 for 100. I still have around 90 of them left somewhere in the attic because I got what I paid for. Now, I use Feather blades, about the same price for only 10, but one blade lasts me multiple month and I get better results. But as you said, with safety razor blades you only pay a fraction compared to cartridges anyway ;) [0]: https://www.amazon.de/Shaving-Factory-Derby-Professional-Rasierklingen/dp/B00DIW3VHG https://www.amazon.de/Shaving-Factory-Derby-Professional-Ras...
  - yumraj 6y ago
    Of the cheaper blades, I really like Astra. For a nicer blade, I prefer Polsilver over Feather, unfortunately I have had to buy Polsilver from Bulgaria based sellers via eBay. Interestingly, the difference between Astra and Polsilver is not much to warrant the price difference. So, when I'm done with my 100+ Astra and 100+ Polsilver, I'll probably just get more Astra. :) I pair those with Arko and my shaves have never been better.
  - fileeditview 6y ago
    You probably have no need since you use Feathers but I can recommend the Derby Premium (black). It's funny because they are around the same price as the green ones but way sharper.
delecti 6y ago
Game theory. If a smaller name starts using those techniques to gain market share then the others will have to as well.
aaron695 6y ago
Men hate shopping, men love tech, male shaving blades are really light so could be posted from one location to the world. If this works well it would take off for the male shaving market alone, could we skip big corps are evil this time? Even if it's a 10% improvement, it's not the Neuromancer future we were promised but someone will license it and raise prices by 10% just for the novelty.

by yumraj 6y ago

rgoulter 6y ago

Cartridge razors would surely make more money than safety razors, but people are still able to buy the latter. As far as I understand the variety of safety razor blades, there's not a race to the bottom where the more-expensive blades don't sell. Insofar as shaving can be a luxury activity, I think it's possible there's room for more higher price for more durable blades for safety razors. e.g. The bestsellers here https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Beauty-Mens-Replacement-Razor-Blade-Cartridges-Refills/zgbs/beauty/13271084011 https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Beauty-Mens-Replacement-... lists a pack of 8 refills for cartridge razors for 24 USD. Searching for "safety razor blades" shows a pack of 100 for 7 USD - 11 USD, and I see a 50 pack for 15 USD.

Semaphor 6y ago
> Searching for "safety razor blades" shows a pack of 100 for 7 USD - 11 USD, and I see a 50 pack for 15 USD I once got the Derby blades [0], $5.59 for 100. I still have around 90 of them left somewhere in the attic because I got what I paid for. Now, I use Feather blades, about the same price for only 10, but one blade lasts me multiple month and I get better results. But as you said, with safety razor blades you only pay a fraction compared to cartridges anyway ;) [0]: https://www.amazon.de/Shaving-Factory-Derby-Professional-Rasierklingen/dp/B00DIW3VHG https://www.amazon.de/Shaving-Factory-Derby-Professional-Ras...
- yumraj 6y ago
  Of the cheaper blades, I really like Astra. For a nicer blade, I prefer Polsilver over Feather, unfortunately I have had to buy Polsilver from Bulgaria based sellers via eBay. Interestingly, the difference between Astra and Polsilver is not much to warrant the price difference. So, when I'm done with my 100+ Astra and 100+ Polsilver, I'll probably just get more Astra. :) I pair those with Arko and my shaves have never been better.
- fileeditview 6y ago
  You probably have no need since you use Feathers but I can recommend the Derby Premium (black). It's funny because they are around the same price as the green ones but way sharper.

delecti 6y ago

Game theory. If a smaller name starts using those techniques to gain market share then the others will have to as well.

aaron695 6y ago

Men hate shopping, men love tech, male shaving blades are really light so could be posted from one location to the world. If this works well it would take off for the male shaving market alone, could we skip big corps are evil this time? Even if it's a 10% improvement, it's not the Neuromancer future we were promised but someone will license it and raise prices by 10% just for the novelty.