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Why are razor blades so bloody expensive ?

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  • #152
    Ludo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,015 ✭✭✭Ludo


    drunkdaz wrote: »
    :rolleyes:
    What planet are you on?

    Show me which supermarket has them for £3:

    http://www.sainsburys.com/groceries/index.jsp?bmUID=1232530877795

    Nothing for 3 quid but as a random example...take gillette sensor excel (which I use).

    Tesco Ireland: 5 pack for €9.82
    Sainsburys UK: 10 pack for £7.33

    hmmmm....


  • #153
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    The €15 shaving brush I got from that 4men.ie site wasn't the best at generating a lather so I ordered the €45 one to replace it. Wouldn't recommend the cheaper one.


  • #154
    schween
    Registered Users Posts: 444 ✭✭schween


    Tipsy Mac wrote: »
    Apparently the reason is they are the most stolen item in the shops so this drives up costs, funny how the UK don't seem to suffer from this :rolleyes:

    And Tesco can't use this excuse with all the security they have on them.
    It's incredible the prices they charge!


  • #155
    MediaTank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭MediaTank


    who007 wrote: »
    The €15 shaving brush I got from that 4men.ie site wasn't the best at generating a lather so I ordered the €45 one to replace it. Wouldn't recommend the cheaper one.

    Go for silver tip badger if yoy can.


  • #156
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    MediaTank wrote: »
    Go for silver tip badger if yoy can.

    Nah - want a synthetic one - am vegetarian so rubbing an animals hairs in my face every other day would just "go against the grain" (geddit??!)
    Besides that - the shave tutor vids on youtube seemed to intimate that the synthetics were the best of both worlds between badger and (what was the other one? Ox or something?)


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  • #157
    MediaTank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭MediaTank


    who007 wrote: »
    Nah - want a synthetic one - am vegetarian so rubbing an animals hairs in my face every other day would just "go against the grain" (geddit??!)
    Besides that - the shave tutor vids on youtube seemed to intimate that the synthetics were the best of both worlds between badger and (what was the other one? Ox or something?)

    Fair enough. Though you should know that the badgers are culled and are considered a nuisance as they destroy local crops, if that makes any difference.

    Another thing you could try is brushless shaving cream. Art of Shaving do one as do many others.

    MT


  • #158
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    MediaTank wrote: »
    Fair enough. Though you should know that the badgers are culled and are considered a nuisance as they destroy local crops, if that makes any difference.

    Another thing you could try is brushless shaving cream. Art of Shaving do one as do many others.

    MT

    Yeah I know but it's an animal all the same. I'm not a through and through militant about it - some things just don't function properly if they are not leather for example I haven't found a belt yet that doesn't break/tear if it's not leather, but I try where I can if you know what I mean..

    Plus, I already spent the €45! :D Just wanted to warn others that it might be a false economy getting the cheaper one instead of the one that cost extra. I'll post back and let ye know if it's worth the extra sponds...


  • #159
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    I tried my new €45 brush last night and the difference is unbelievable! A rich creamy lather that helped me get fewer nicks and was much easier tomake than with the cheaper brush. Certainly as far as synthetic brushes go, forget about the cheaper ones on 4men.ie and go for the more expensive. Much better results in the long run.


  • #160
    zen15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭zen15


    Re the badger silverhair brush . last you for years and the badgers are farmed in china and sheared like sheep (best brush is underbelly hair )mmmm smooth!
    A Thiers- Issard straight razor never needs replacing just strop afteruse, and for some reason women find this unbelievely sexy. try it


  • #161
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    zen15 wrote: »
    Re the badger silverhair brush . last you for years and the badgers are farmed in china and sheared like sheep (best brush is underbelly hair )mmmm smooth!
    A Thiers- Issard straight razor never needs replacing just strop afteruse, and for some reason women find this unbelievely sexy. try it

    I would like to try it but apparently not the best for shaving one's head with....


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  • #162
    Connaught
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Connaught


    zen15 wrote: »
    Re the badger silverhair brush . last you for years and the badgers are farmed in china and sheared like sheep (best brush is underbelly hair )mmmm smooth!
    A Thiers- Issard straight razor never needs replacing just strop afteruse, and for some reason women find this unbelievely sexy. try it


    I just registered to respond to this post.

    Badgers are not farmed in China. Wild Badgers are hunted for their pelt & their meat is used as a by-product. Any seller or manufacturer who says otherwise has been misinformed.

    Best regards,

    Paul


  • #163
    MediaTank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭MediaTank


    Paul,

    Thanks for clearing that up.

    MT


  • #164
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,510 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Hi Paul,
    If you haven't already seen it there's other relates threads here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1103

    Cabaal,


  • #165
    kazzer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭kazzer


    So for those of you who have started to use these razors/blades, whats the consensus? Are they as good/better than the cartridge razors, and will they work out cheaper in your opinion?


  • #166
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    kazzer wrote: »
    So for those of you who have started to use these razors/blades, whats the consensus? Are they as good/better than the cartridge razors, and will they work out cheaper in your opinion?

    Personally; I enjoy shaving more, I have to shave more often cos the blades destroy me if I allow too much growth - but that's ok. I am only on my second blade and it's still working and will for another week I'd say (shaving every 2nd day). So far I am getting a kind of 5 O'Clock shadow on my chin where it's not getting close enough but I am on the 1st of the recommended blades (the dullest I presume) and at notch 4 on the Futur. I presume as I become more skilled and progress to sharper blades that will change.
    A great experience and I am really glad I bought the safety razor! :)


  • #167
    MediaTank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭MediaTank


    kazzer wrote: »
    So for those of you who have started to use these razors/blades, whats the consensus? Are they as good/better than the cartridge razors, and will they work out cheaper in your opinion?

    Check out this thread http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055448697

    And yes IMO they are better, no hysteresis which led to ingrown hair and bumps and it's much much cheaper.


  • #168
    axer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,517 ✭✭✭axer


    who007 wrote: »
    Personally; I enjoy shaving more, I have to shave more often cos the blades destroy me if I allow too much growth - but that's ok. I am only on my second blade and it's still working and will for another week I'd say (shaving every 2nd day). So far I am getting a kind of 5 O'Clock shadow on my chin where it's not getting close enough but I am on the 1st of the recommended blades (the dullest I presume) and at notch 4 on the Futur. I presume as I become more skilled and progress to sharper blades that will change.
    A great experience and I am really glad I bought the safety razor! :)
    I use a slant bar and feather blades and it never matters how long my stubble/beard is as it just glides through it.


  • #169
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    axer wrote: »
    I use a slant bar and feather blades and it never matters how long my stubble/beard is as it just glides through it.

    yep - that's the thing - I'm not at full slant of the blade yet and I haven't got as far as using feathers yet.. but I am lovin it :)


  • #170
    axer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,517 ✭✭✭axer


    who007 wrote: »
    yep - that's the thing - I'm not at full slant of the blade yet and I haven't got as far as using feathers yet.. but I am lovin it :)
    Yep, take your time because you will learn now which will help you when you get to the feathers.


  • #171
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,510 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    kazzer wrote: »
    So for those of you who have started to use these razors/blades, whats the consensus? Are they as good/better than the cartridge razors, and will they work out cheaper in your opinion?

    Coming up on two weeks of usage with a safety razor, some trial and error at first but the shave is certainly alot closer then a normal fusion or mach3 razor and with alot less razor burn.

    I see shaving as less of a job and more enjoyable, my 5 o'clock shadow now shows up at about 1am :p
    Althought I'm not 100% sure yet I'm having alot less issues with my skin, I used to get spots now and then and none so far at all...something I'm keeping to monitor


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  • #172
    Padraig Mor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Thinking of heading down this route myself. Would the consensus be that a Merkur Progress and a blade 'selection pack' would be the best start for a safety razor virgin?


  • #173
    Caoimhín
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭Caoimhín


    I have always suspected that they are very expensive because the companies have huge advertising expenses. Hiring Beckham, Henry Woods et al to do an advert must cost a bloody fortune.

    On that note, does anyone know where i could bug a good cutthroat razor? Im off in a few months to a place where i dont think i will be able to buy those expensive blades..


  • #174
    MediaTank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭MediaTank


    Padraig Mor wrote: »
    Thinking of heading down this route myself. Would the consensus be that a Merkur Progress and a blade 'selection pack' would be the best start for a safety razor virgin?

    Correct, along with a brush and some cream (or soap)


  • #175
    MediaTank
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭MediaTank


    Caoimhín wrote: »
    I have always suspected that they are very expensive because the companies have huge advertising expenses. Hiring Beckham, Henry Woods et al to do an advert must cost a bloody fortune.

    On that note, does anyone know where i could bug a good cutthroat razor? Im off in a few months to a place where i dont think i will be able to buy those expensive blades..

    Safety razor blades are cheap and can cost as little as 10c each. Having said that www.theinvisibleedge.co.uk specialises in straight razors.


  • #176
    damien hogan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭damien hogan


    Check out www.dealhunter.ie


  • #177
    Caoimhín
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭Caoimhín


    damien hogan wrote: »
    Check out www.dealhunter.ie

    Pimping your business Damien?

    Surely not...


  • #178
    minikin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,980 ✭✭✭minikin


    Razor blades aren't more expensive here, we obviously just shave more
    (exchange the words 'mobile phone calls' & 'talk', as required


  • #179
    broker2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭broker2008


    I saw an ad today for half price Fusion blades. Reduced from €37 ! to 18.50 odd. How mad is that !


  • #180
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,510 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    broker2008 wrote: »
    I saw an ad today for half price Fusion blades. Reduced from €37 ! to 18.50 odd. How mad is that !

    I would assume thats an 8 pack of blades?
    Where is the offer?

    I've got three Fusion blades right now and the way things are with the new safety razor I'll have those same 3 blades this time next year.

    In addition to this its cost me less then 10e to buy 60 blades for my new razor :)


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  • #181
    broker2008
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 750 ✭✭✭broker2008


    I can't recall how many blades - the mad part was the fact that any pack could be nearly 40 quid. Im not familiar with the fusion blades though.


  • #182
    who007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 711 ✭✭✭who007


    looks like a nice cheap deal if you want to try a safety razor! :

    ebay


  • #183
    Sweeno
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭Sweeno


    havent read whole topic so maybe sum1 has already said this but razor blades are so expensive because the razor companies sell the actual razors for less than they are worth, as in they lose money on the razors, then make it back on the blades.. its like what microsoft do with xbox's , they lose money on every xbox sold and make it back on the games that are sold

    i always use the disposable ones anyway


  • #184
    amacachi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    Sweeno wrote: »
    havent read whole topic so maybe sum1 has already said this but razor blades are so expensive because the razor companies sell the actual razors for less than they are worth, as in they lose money on the razors, then make it back on the blades.. its like what microsoft do with xbox's , they lose money on every xbox sold and make it back on the games that are sold

    i always use the disposable ones anyway

    How much to you think that little piece of moulded plastic/rubber with a small vibrator in it costs to make? Doubt it's more than 2/3 quid tbh.


  • #185
    Henry94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭Henry94


    I'm trying out the Azor King of Shaves razor and I'm very happy. Bye bye extortionate prices. I'm on the third day and would use it in preference to the Gillette ProGlide even if they were the same price. But if as claimed I can get three weeks or more out of the Azor blade I'm looking at a fraction of the cost.

    I always like the Gilettes but they are just too expensive so I have always been willing to try alternatives. This is the first one I am really happy with and won't be going back


  • #186
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    +1, King of Shaves are miles better than Gilette or Wilkinson Sword.


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  • #187
    paultf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 974 ✭✭✭paultf


    I didn't read the full thread because of its length so I'm not sure if this question has been asked already. Apologies if it has.

    Is there anywhere to get cheap/reasonably priced blades online?

    I would like a good make like King of Shaves, Gillette or Wilkinson Sword. I checked out ebay before and I was close to buying a good branded blade at a price much cheaper than the supermarket. Just as I was about to purchase I read a document on ebay warning that alot of the so-called 'cheap' blades are fakes from Asia!


  • #188
    Marinjohn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Marinjohn


    jester77 wrote: »
    Why not get a decent razor like a Merkur and pickup some Feather blades, you can get 50 blades for under £10 here and they will give you a better shave than any Gilette or Wilkinson blade will ever give you.

    Yes this is very good advice...I recently switched to a Merkur razor...A far far cheaper way to shave...The shaving process is a little slower because the razor is more cumbersome than say a Mach 3 turbo, but for the money you save its a small inconvenience


  • #189
    Mike Litoris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,286 ✭✭✭Mike Litoris


    Thomas St Dublin on a couple of the stalls is where you'll get cheap Gillette razor heads.


  • #190
    golden lane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,364 ✭✭✭golden lane


    Tipsy Mac wrote: »
    Apparently the reason is they are the most stolen item in the shops so this drives up costs, funny how the UK don't seem to suffer from this :rolleyes:

    exactly the same in the uk..


  • #191
    golden lane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,364 ✭✭✭golden lane


    golden lane wrote: »
    exactly the same in the uk..


    re sharpen blades by rubbing them on the inside of a straight glass tumble....be careful though...


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  • #192
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    who007 wrote: »
    looks like a nice cheap deal if you want to try a safety razor! :

    ebay


    I doubt whether a lethal weapon would be allowed through the post.


  • #193
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,446 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    Charlotte Itchy Rehabilitation wrote: »
    I doubt whether a lethal weapon would be allowed through the post.

    it's only a lethal weapon if you plan on using it as such but it is actually a open razor so yes, no problem posting.
    Also check out shaving.ie for a cheaper & better alternative for wet shaving.


  • #194
    filmbuffboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 894 ✭✭✭filmbuffboy


    you get what you pay for. have you ever bought the cheap 2/3 euro razor blade bic pack? I always end up in cuts.

    The expensive Mach 3 blades never cut me.


  • #195
    Pataman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭Pataman


    Cheapo blades. No way, I don't want bits of bog roll stuck to my face.


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