Never would have thought this razor would do it to it like it does. Honestly, I used my first Quattro for months--the women's version, that is. It just did not wear out--worked great every time. For comparison, I used some of my husband's Gillette two-blade razors, and they just did not cut for long. Probably a razor maker does not want to go on and on about how long their product lasts--after all, they are rewarded by your buying more of their product. But this puppy LASTS! I'm impressed and think the cost is worth it.