Electric Razors - Worth the Investment?

If you've ever wondered why someone would pay such a large amount of money for an electric shaver over the disposable razors, then we have the simple answer that may surprise you. Typically a pack of disposable razors cost between $3 and $7, and contain roughly 10 razors all of which last between one and three shaves under normal conditions. In addition, a lubricant is often required whether that's a shaving gel or foam. A single container of lubricant often costs roughly $5 last for approximately thirty days under normal use for men with average facial hair amounts.

While these two dollar amounts may not seem like much at first, they can add up very quickly over the time of just one year. If your much like the typical man and must shave once a day to maintain your appearance, then you will need roughly fifteen disposable blades a month, more if you have above average hair growth or thickness. Over the course of a year that is roughly 180 shaving blades or 12 packs at an average cost of $60 yearly. In addition, you will require roughly 12 containers of shaving lubricant, at an average yearly cost of $60. The annual cost ads up to a substantial $120 plus tax for using the "Cheap" disposable razors.

When compared to an electric razor, at typical price of $40 to $50 and one replacement shaving head after 6 months at a cost of approximately $30, you get $70 to $80 in annual shaving costs, being cheaper the year to follow as the replacement blades are cheaper than the initial cost of the shaver. When compared to the cost of roughly $120 a year for disposable blades and lubricant, the $80 for using a quality Braun Electric Razor is simply mind blowing, and only 2/3 of the total annual cost.