I swore that I would never use a shaving razor that had four (4) blades. What do you need four (4) blades for? Were three (3) blades insufficient? Wouldn't four (4) blades just cut your face into hundreds of little pieces? Well, even though I think there is an extraneous blade, I purchased a pack because they were on sale. Apparently it doesn't cut your face into hundreds of little pieces. Would I reccomend a four-bladed razor? Eh. Just spend your money well and use lots of shaving cream.