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Double edge Safety razors are better than 3 blade disposables. Regular tooth brushes are better than electric. Stainless steel pans are better than non

Double edge Safety razors are better than 3 blade disposables. Regular tooth brushes are better than electric. Stainless steel pans are better than non stick. Percolators are better than pods. etc. It's somewhat interesting when higher price, lower durability, more waste, and lower quality win out economically over the opposite. Marketing is a strong thing.

jamestanderson 13y ago
My dentist has always recommended electric over regular toothbrushes.
chimeracoder 13y ago
At least on the razor front, I wouldn't say that the game is over. Bevel[0] sells double-edge safety razors and (as far as I can tell), their only competitive advantage is their marketing and customer service. I'm pretty sure that the razors they sell work with any blades. (By the way, I totally agree with you on the rest of your point - I'm just curious to see if it's possible for a better product to win over an inferior one with lock-in in this case. I certainly hope so) [0] https://getbevel.com/ https://getbevel.com/
- shittyanalogy 13y ago
  That's a nice looking razor, looks like it takes standard blades. I use this one and it gets the job done: http://www.amazon.com/Parker-22R-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B0017QSZY4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393884385&sr=8-2&keywords=butterfly+safety+razor http://www.amazon.com/Parker-22R-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/...
bjackman 13y ago
Are all of those true? Why is a manual toothbrush better than an electric one? I recently bought an electric one and I feel like it cleans my teeth a lot better. I've used some really great stainless steel pans, but they were evidently extremely expensive. Teflon doesn't have great durability, but you can get a decent non-stick pan that will last maybe 5 years for under £50. I think those pods are a stupid, overpriced, wasteful way to make coffee, but it's perfectly nice, and the pods keep the coffee fresh (although so does tupperware, without the waste). It's also not the same as percolated coffee.

jamestanderson 13y ago

My dentist has always recommended electric over regular toothbrushes.

chimeracoder 13y ago

At least on the razor front, I wouldn't say that the game is over. Bevel[0] sells double-edge safety razors and (as far as I can tell), their only competitive advantage is their marketing and customer service. I'm pretty sure that the razors they sell work with any blades. (By the way, I totally agree with you on the rest of your point - I'm just curious to see if it's possible for a better product to win over an inferior one with lock-in in this case. I certainly hope so) [0] https://getbevel.com/ https://getbevel.com/

shittyanalogy 13y ago
That's a nice looking razor, looks like it takes standard blades. I use this one and it gets the job done: http://www.amazon.com/Parker-22R-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/B0017QSZY4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393884385&sr=8-2&keywords=butterfly+safety+razor http://www.amazon.com/Parker-22R-Handle-Butterfly-Double/dp/...

bjackman 13y ago

Are all of those true? Why is a manual toothbrush better than an electric one? I recently bought an electric one and I feel like it cleans my teeth a lot better. I've used some really great stainless steel pans, but they were evidently extremely expensive. Teflon doesn't have great durability, but you can get a decent non-stick pan that will last maybe 5 years for under £50. I think those pods are a stupid, overpriced, wasteful way to make coffee, but it's perfectly nice, and the pods keep the coffee fresh (although so does tupperware, without the waste). It's also not the same as percolated coffee.