Freelance Mag

In today’s world, living frugally doesn’t mean compromising on quality. Whether you’re a student, a budget-conscious professional, or just someone who values sustainability, reducing everyday expenses like shaving can make a real difference. For those who enjoy a clean shave, we often see people splurging on expensive razors like Gillette Mach 3 or Fusion , which can be unnecessarily costly. The good news is, with the right approach, you can achieve a perfect, smooth shave for less than ₹5 per shave. Here's how.

I've recently come to realize that double-edge safety razors are not only the cheapest or cost efficient, but they are also the best way to shave for men . Instead of spending huge bucks on costly branded razors like Gilette Mac-3 or Gilette Fusion which cost hundreds of rupees, why not use something like Super Max or 7'O Clock which cost only a fraction of that amount?

The price difference between a modernist cartridge type shaving blade like Gilette Mac-3 or Gilette Fusion and an "old school" double-edge one is phenomenal and mind-boggling. For example, this pack of 4 Mac-3 blades on Amazon costs a whopping Rs. 469 (~$6.7) whereas this DE blade pack of 50 pieces costs only Rs. 114 ($1.67)! Which means the cost per blade comes to Rs. 117 in case of former and only Rs. 2.28 in case of latter.