Most men and women in the U.S. use razors on a daily basis. Men use them to shave their faces in the morning, while women use them to shave their legs. Shaving can be quite combersome, so razor companies have marketed fancy-looking razors over the past several years. Some have up to 5 razor bladed claiming to give the comsumer perfectly smooth skin.
There are several different types of razors on the market. The most common are electric razors and disposable razors. This post will be about the disposable variety.
Like cars and ink pens, there is a heirarchy of razors for the consumer to select from. The latest of the high-end razors feature a non-disposable handle with a disposable head. These products are terribly expensive, and they trap you into their brand of product. For example, you cannot buy a Gillette handle and Target brand refills. Some of these razor products even have gel pads eliminating the need for shaving cream or soap.
As a person who has tried several different types of disposable razors, including the high-end types, I can say that I save a lot of money by using the standard no-frills store brand razor that is sold in a bulk package of 10-20. If you buy the refill cartridge packages, you will be spending about $20 for 4 refills. I can buy close to 60 razors for the same price as those 4 refills.
Skip the urge to buy the fancy razors located at eye level at your grocery store, and look down to the packages of razors in the bins on the bottom shelf.
