What are the cheapest razor blades per cartridge?

The cheapest razor blade cartridges on Amazon are Harry's, Amazon Basics, and DSC in 12-16 packs, often priced at $1.50-$2.50 per cartridge. Gillette Fusion and Schick Hydro run $3.00-$5.00+ per cartridge. Safety razor blades cost $0.10-$0.30 each.

Are cheap razor blades as good as Gillette?

Harry's, DSC, and Amazon Basics razor blades consistently receive comparable reviews to Gillette for closeness of shave and comfort. The main differences are handle ergonomics and lubricating strips. At 40-60% less per blade, alternatives are worth trying.

How often should you replace razor blades?

Most dermatologists recommend replacing razor cartridges every 5-7 shaves. That means the average person uses 50-75 cartridges per year. At $2/blade vs $4.50/blade, switching to a value brand saves $125-$190 per year.

What's the cheapest razors per cartridge on Amazon right now?

Dealophant ranks every razors listing on Amazon by live price per cartridge, recalculated from the Amazon Product Advertising API on each search. The cheapest in-stock listing appears at the top of https://dealophant.com/compare/razors. Prices change frequently. Verify on Amazon before buying.

How does Dealophant calculate price per cartridge for razors?

Total listing price is divided by the canonical cartridge count extracted from the product title. razors is best compared by cartridge count, not by pack size or weight. Marketing labels like a "family size", a "value pack", or a "mega" box hide the real cartridge count, so Dealophant extracts the true number of cartridges from each title before dividing price by it. Cross-unit listings (for example a serving-count tub mixed in with weight-based tubs) are shown separately under "Other formats" so the price-per-cartridge ranking stays apples-to-apples.

Is bulk razors actually cheaper per cartridge?

Usually yes, but not always. Dealophant has seen single-pack razors undercut bulk on a per-cartridge basis when the smaller size is on sale or has a Subscribe & Save discount the bulk listing doesn't. That's why Dealophant always recomputes per-cartridge price live rather than assuming bigger = cheaper.

What's the typical price range per cartridge for razors?

Across the 10 razors listings Dealophant tracked on Amazon in the last two weeks, the median price per blade is $3.49 and the cheapest is $1.40. The live ranking is at https://dealophant.com/compare/razors.

Compare Razors prices per cartridge on Amazon

Cheapest razors per blade today: Amazon Essentials 5-Blade Razor Refills for Men with Dual Lubrication and, 12 Cartridges at $1.40 per blade ($16.79 total), as of Nov 13, 5:32 PM UTC.

Best picks right now

Lowest price per blade: Amazon Essentials 5-Blade Razor Refills for Men with Dual Lubrication and, 12 Cartridges, $1.40 per blade ($16.79 total)
Lowest total price: Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades, 100 Blades, $9.98 per blade ($9.98 total)
Biggest pack: Gillette Mach3 Men's Razor Blades, 15 Blade Refills, $2.53 per blade ($37.97 total)

Prices as of Nov 13, 5:32 PM UTC.

Razors on Dealophant is ranked by real price per cartridge, not sticker price.

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Compare Razor Blade Prices Per Cartridge

What's the typical cost per cartridge for razors?

Right now, the median price per blade for razors is $3.49 across 10 listings Dealophant is tracking on Amazon. The cheapest is Amazon Essentials 5-Blade Razor Refills for Men with Dual Lubrication and Precision Beard Trimmer, 12 Cartridges (Fits Amazon Essentials Razor Handles only) (Previously Amazon Basics) at $1.40 per blade ($16.79 total).

How Razors pricing is compared on Dealophant

Listings are ranked by price per cartridge. Marketing terms like "double roll", "mega pack", or "family size" are unwound, what matters is the actual cartridge count, which Dealophant extracts from the product title.

We calculate the cost per individual cartridge/blade across all pack sizes and brands.

Razors prices right now

The middle half of the 10 razors listings Dealophant is tracking cost between $2.50 and $3.75 per blade.

Bigger packs are cheaper here. Listings of 12 Blades or more cost a median $2.53 per blade, against $4.49 for 6 Blades or less.

Top razors picks by price per cartridge

Amazon Essentials 5-Blade Razor Refills for Men with Dual Lubrication and Precision Beard Trimmer, 12 Cartridges (Fits Amazon Essentials Razor Handles only) (Previously Amazon Basics), $1.40 per blade ($16.79 total)
Harry's Original Razor Blades for Men - 14 Count | Premium Razor Blade Refill Cartridges - German Engineered, $2.08 per blade ($29.16 total)
Harry's Original Razor Blades for Men - 10 Count | Premium Razor Blade Refill Cartridges - German Engineered, $2.50 per blade ($24.98 total)
Gillette Mach3 Men's Razor Blades, 15 Blade Refills, $2.53 per blade ($37.97 total)
Gillette Fusion5 5-Blade Mens Razor Blade Refills, 12 Count, with Precision Trimmer, $3.31 per blade ($39.78 total)

Prices as of Nov 13, 5:32 PM UTC.

The live ranking with filters is at https://dealophant.com/compare/razors.

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Buyer's tips for razors

12-16 cartridge packs offer 30-40% savings per blade vs 4-packs
Harry's and Dollar Shave Club cartridges are 40-60% cheaper per blade than Gillette
Safety razor blades cost $0.10-$0.30 each vs $3-$6 for cartridge razors, massive long-term savings

Frequently asked questions about razors

What are the cheapest razor blades per cartridge?: The cheapest razor blade cartridges on Amazon are Harry's, Amazon Basics, and DSC in 12-16 packs, often priced at $1.50-$2.50 per cartridge. Gillette Fusion and Schick Hydro run $3.00-$5.00+ per cartridge. Safety razor blades cost $0.10-$0.30 each.
Are cheap razor blades as good as Gillette?: Harry's, DSC, and Amazon Basics razor blades consistently receive comparable reviews to Gillette for closeness of shave and comfort. The main differences are handle ergonomics and lubricating strips. At 40-60% less per blade, alternatives are worth trying.
How often should you replace razor blades?: Most dermatologists recommend replacing razor cartridges every 5-7 shaves. That means the average person uses 50-75 cartridges per year. At $2/blade vs $4.50/blade, switching to a value brand saves $125-$190 per year.
What's the cheapest razors per cartridge on Amazon right now?: Dealophant ranks every razors listing on Amazon by live price per cartridge, recalculated from the Amazon Product Advertising API on each search. The cheapest in-stock listing appears at the top of https://dealophant.com/compare/razors. Prices change frequently. Verify on Amazon before buying.
How does Dealophant calculate price per cartridge for razors?: Total listing price is divided by the canonical cartridge count extracted from the product title. razors is best compared by cartridge count, not by pack size or weight. Marketing labels like a "family size", a "value pack", or a "mega" box hide the real cartridge count, so Dealophant extracts the true number of cartridges from each title before dividing price by it. Cross-unit listings (for example a serving-count tub mixed in with weight-based tubs) are shown separately under "Other formats" so the price-per-cartridge ranking stays apples-to-apples.
Is bulk razors actually cheaper per cartridge?: Usually yes, but not always. Dealophant has seen single-pack razors undercut bulk on a per-cartridge basis when the smaller size is on sale or has a Subscribe & Save discount the bulk listing doesn't. That's why Dealophant always recomputes per-cartridge price live rather than assuming bigger = cheaper.
What's the typical price range per cartridge for razors?: Across the 10 razors listings Dealophant tracked on Amazon in the last two weeks, the median price per blade is $3.49 and the cheapest is $1.40. The live ranking is at https://dealophant.com/compare/razors.