Razor blades too expensive

if you don't shop when you are in a hurry you are not likely to make mistakes. Quite often today people blame their mistakes on everyone else. Firstly don't shop when you are in a hurry; large shops are open 24 hours a day, so surely there is time to shop at your leisure making mistakes less likely. I do agree that manufacturers are in a bit of a cartel when it comes to making incompatible rather than universal product accessories.
Thirdly read the packet!!

I agree completely! I have a collection of various systems and am getting tired of this nonsense.

All the best, Dave Horne - The Netherlands

The original business model of King Gillette ( I kid you not ) was to sell the safety razor cheap and make a killing on the blades. He would be proud of the current management of his company. Printer manufacturers etc. are just copying his model. My advice - shave with a cut throat razor !

I agree totally with your comments about the blade scam. I suspect if excessive profit is proven then they should have there asses fined.
Similar to the Printer ink cartridge scam.
The best is the Flash floor cleaner scam, first sell it as a powder.Then add some water then sell it as a concentrated solution. Finally add more water and market it as ready to use. Each time the amount of cleaning product is reduced and the profit increases, you can even market a semi disposable floor mop to use with the spray on liquid.

I have gone back to traditional razor blades cheaper and better, paid strong money for the razor. you can 100 wilkinson sword blades for £10 ish, excellent

Like others have said. Forget cartridge razors. Get a DE razor. Couple of quid for a pack of 10 and a much better shave.

you need the shaving blades, they want your wallet, thats it..

I cannot work out what is going on down at sainsburys! half the staff wear a blue uniform and the other half a purple uniform! why can"t they all wear the same uniform !

In line with some of the other contributorsI swapped to shaving with a double edge (DE) razor i.e. one like your Dad may have used that takes 'old fashioned' razor blades. These old blades fit numerous handles made by various manufacturers.... and guess what? I get a far superior shave and less skin irritation. The whole shaving experience is a much more pleasurable experience than the daily chore it used to be because I now take my time using a shaving brush and decent shaving cream.

My favourite blades are Personnas. I just bought 50 for £5.60. There's always a catch though! A decent razor and brush will set you back a few quid and if you get hooked you may well find yourself buying more and more kit!

Razor blades prices are one of my pet hates. They are much too high for what you get and with each new razor model the handle and included blade is inexpensive to get you hooked and then the consumable blade is very expensive.
I'd like to hear your thoughts on that too.

Had the same problem in the past and its razor rage at 7am when you realise what you’ve done. Fed up with the confusion and the price of blades I have recently purchased a Boots own double edge razor that came with 5 blades. It reminded me of my father’s old razor and the shaving creams and soaps he used to use.
Tried it for the first time yesterday.
I took my time and was surprised first and foremost that I didn't cut myself and how close of a shave I received.
When the boots own brand blades run out I will try a more recognised brand to compare. I know I will save on cost and confusion.
Cost of set up £3.61 !!!!

If you want to solve this problem then use RazorBrite (http://www.razorbrite.com). Keep your existing blade and save money.