Rand and Cent Cost Breakdown

Let talk prices. Shaving Cost Comparison: Safety Razor vs Cartridge Razor (assume average prices)

# Initial Razor Investment (Once-Off)

• Safety Razor: R800
• Cartridge Razor: R200

# Blade Costs (Based on 10 shaves per blade)

Safety Razor Blades

• R40 for 5 blades → R8 per blade
• R8 ÷ 10 = R0.80 per shave

Cartridge Razor Blades

• R350 for 4 cartridges → R87.50 per blade
• R87.50 ÷ 10 = R8.75 per shave

# Shaving Product Costs (Based on daily shaving)

Shaving Soap

• R150 lasting 365 shaves → R0.41 per shave

Shaving Foam

• R50 lasting ±72 shaves → R50 ÷ 72 = R0.69 per shave

# Total Cost Per Shave

• Safety Razor Setup: Blade (R0.80) + Soap (R0.41) = R1.21 per shave
• Cartridge Razor Setup: Blade (R8.75) + Foam (R0.69) = R9.44 per shave

# Monthly & Annual Cost (Daily Shaving)

Per Month (30 shaves)

• Safety Razor: R1.21 × 30 = R36.30
• Cartridge Razor: R9.44 × 30 = R283.20

Per Year (365 shaves)

• Safety Razor: R1.21 × 365 = R441.65
• Cartridge Razor: R9.44 × 365 = R3,449.60

# Conclusion

A safety razor setup costs R1.21 per shave compared to R9.44 for a cartridge razor setup.

That’s a savings of over R3,200 per year, not including the environmental benefits and improved shave quality.

These numbers tell their own tale and convey their own message. Need I say more...