Did you see the new Gillette Fusion, 5 blade razor that was advertised during the Super Bowl? Actually it has a sixth blade on the back so you can trim your sideburns, and what-not. These razors are getting out of hand. I use the Gillette Mach 3, and the replacement blades for that are expensive enough. Pretty soon, all men will start growing out beards because they can’t afford to buy blades for their razors. Five blades!?! When will it stop?
Actually, this made me think about another razor, Ockham’s Razor, and how it can be applied to the escalating number of blades on shaving razors. If you follow the link above, you’ll see that Ockham’s Razor basically states that if you have two theories, choose the simpler one because it’s usually the correct answer. But, Wikipedia also offers a translation that perfectly fits the shaving razors: “Multiples should never be used if not necessary.” Are five blades really necessary? There is no way that they are. Multiple blades are nothing more than a gimmick. I’m sure the razor makers had the ability to make multiple blade razors years ago, but it’s only been in the past ten years or so that razors with more than one blade have been developed as a way to make more money. That’s my theory at least.
2 comments:
I think their next moove will be to go retro and come out with a straight edge next. "For a shave as close as grandpa used to have"
You also forgot that razors have battaries now! Who decided this was a good idea? Duracell?
I think they should make one that is all blade. It could come with a special diamond encrusted glove that you had to hold it with to prevent cutting your hand apart.
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