How much should I spend on a good safety razor?

The reviewers we read consistently note that solid performance is available across a wide price band. Budget options like the Bambaw run around $16, mid-range classics like the Merkur 34C sit near $50, and the aluminum Henson AL13 commands a premium north of $80. Several specialist threads caution that price doesn't always track quality, and that a few well-marketed razors are essentially generic designs sold at a markup.