World news and discussion on TalkFuse.
Beat The “Razor Tax” With This Smooth OneBlade Deal at Amazon UK
Amazon UK has cut the price of Philips OneBlade Skin-Protect Intimate Blade Heads replacement heads, offering shoppers a way to reduce the ongoing cost of maintaining a OneBlade razor. Replacement blades for razors are often priced disproportionately high compared with the device itself, so a discount on this recurring cost is notable for existing OneBlade owners looking to save money on future purchases.
The blade heads are now priced at £19.92, a 29% reduction from their £27.99 RRP, working out at £9.96 per blade. Philips states each blade lasts around four months, giving roughly eight months of use for the pack. The SkinProtect blades are bi-directional and waterproof, designed for use on the face and body, and Philips cites research claiming most users find shaving with OneBlade more comfortable than with a manual razor.
In short
- Amazon UK cuts Philips OneBlade Intimate Blade Heads price by 29%
- Two-pack now £19.92, down from £27.99 RRP
- Each blade lasts about four months, per Philips
Explained simply
The Philips OneBlade is an electric razor designed for body and facial grooming, one of many razors that use replaceable blade heads. Replacement blade pricing is a notable factor in razor ownership, as the ongoing cost of blades can exceed the initial purchase price of the razor itself—a phenomenon sometimes called the 'razor tax'.
Manufacturers throughout the razor industry typically sell devices at a relatively low initial cost and generate significant profit margins from replacement blade sales. For OneBlade owners, the cost of regular blade replacement represents an ongoing expense that many factor into when assessing the total cost of ownership.
OneBlade replacement blades are designed to last around four months, meaning regular purchases are necessary for continued use. Philips manufactures several types of blade heads for different purposes, including models designed for body and facial grooming.