I used to think that the increasing number of blades on razors was getting to be ridiculous, but it turns out they actually make a difference. I recently purchased the Venus Embrace razor at Costco in a package that came with the razor, a bunch of cartridges and suction cup holder for the shower. The Venus Embrace has five blades (compared to three on the original Venus, which I replaced with this one) with a rubbery strip at the top and bottom of the razor.
This razor is magic. I didn't shave my legs for at least a week. (Get over it.) I have dark, thick hair and a lot of it. This razor shaved my legs as smooth as can be in no time flat with no problems whatsoever. If you have ever let your legs go for that long or longer, you know it can sometimes be a pain in the butt to finally shave them again. With that one shave, this razor completely justified its cost to me. Just to make sure it wasn't a fluke, I didn't shave my legs for another week or so. (Of course that's the real reason.) It worked just as well the second time, and every time since.
