Though the price is more expensive than rival razor blades the Venus blades are worth the expense.  Being an everyday shaver with dry skin I want the safest, best shave I can get.  Very rarely are there any mishaps, especially compared with the cheaper blades on the market.  The only complaint I can make is once in a great while I get an underarm irritation, and that's probably due to using soap rather than a regular shaving product.  I would highly recommend you try this blade once, you won't want to switch back to your old brand.