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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 raz

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.

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.