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I was always amused when they announced that the blades were honed to perfection then, over a number of years, the blades grew from one to two, then 3, then 4 etc.

What they never successfully explained was why you needed more than one blade when the first one that came into contact with your stubble was 'honed to perfection'

I presume that the posters who are currently trialing alternatives have been assured that replacement blades are readily available and considerably cheaper than Gillette or Wilkinson's Sword' offerings.