Re: [Phys-l] slow news day?

["Anthony Lapinski" <Anthony_Lapinski@pds.org>]

There are razors with two, three, four, and five blades. At what point
does the law of diminishing returns kick in? Hiw much closer a shave can
you get with five blades compared to, say, two?

betwys1@sbcglobal.net writes:
> I am cheap when it comes to consumables; always preferring the low cost 
> alternative. But finally, when it comes to throw away razor blades, I 
> choose Gillette twin blades. They cost a hefty percentage more than the 
> cheapest comparables - but they appear to give me closer shaves, and 
> last two or three times as long - darn it!
>
> Brian W
>
> On 6/22/2011 3:13 PM, Josh Gates wrote:
> > So the blades are an order of magnitude more durable than conventional
> materials, and have a 10 year guarantee.  None of my blades last a year. 
> Elsewhere, the timescale becomes "generations!"  Perhaps it travels
> through time?
> > jg
> >
> > --
> > Joshua Gates
> > Physics Faculty
> > Tatnall School (Wilmington DE)
> > JHU Center for Talented Youth
> >    _____
> >
> > From: Anthony Lapinski [mailto:Anthony_Lapinski@pds.org]
> > To: tap-l@lists.ncsu.edu, phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu
> > Sent: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:07:34 -0400
> > Subject: [Phys-l] slow news day?
> >
> > New razor with sapphire blade and iridium handle.
> >
> >    Iridium is from meteorites!
> >
> >    Using "particle physics" technology.
> >
> >    Only $100,000 each and only 99 made. Unreal!
> >
> >    Who wants one? Who can afford one?
> >
> >    How much closer a shave can this give compared to a simple Bic?
> >
> >    http://www.zafirro.com/products/Zafirro-Iridium.html
>
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