For years I purchased the standard disposable Gillette razors at our local wholesale club store, mainly because having a mustache and goatee, I have such light shaving needs and a razor might last me a couple weeks (and may stretch into the third week as I don't shave every day).However, decided to give these BIC disposable razors a try, and I am NEVER going back to Gillette! These BIC Sensitive 2 Disposable Razors outlast the other brand in every way imaginable. With the other brand, the lubricating strip would usually last a couple weeks at most, sometimes even just falling off the razor altogether within a week. I've been using the same BIC razor now for a month, and although the blades are to a point where I need to swap out for a new razor, the lubricating pad is still intact 100%.And, speaking of the blades, with the other brand there is easily signs of rust within a couple weeks, but so far the BIC razor I'm using almost looks as though it could have just come out of the package (though as mentioned, the blades have dulled to the point where I do need to swap it out). It's also very comfortable to use, I get a better, smoother and closer shave on my neck, and this razor has now become what I will be using going forward. Goodbye Gillette, and thank YOU BIC!!! :D