I hate spending money on razors, since even the expensive ones usually dull within two weeks or so, but the cheapest ones are pretty rough on the skin. I've tried many different ones (including "borrowing" my husband's razor) and I've found the Bic Soleil is a great value for the price. It's definitely not the most top of the line, so if you are into all the bells and whistles, it's probably not for you.