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Nation's Business, Nov 1, 1998 by Michael Barrier

Thinking about sharp blades reminded me of another company, called CJM Products of Franklin, N.J. It makes the Razor Saver, which sharpens razor blades. Charles J. Fletcher, the company's president, thinks it's the only product on the market "that will sharpen handheld razors" such as the ubiquitous Gillette and Schick brands.

Use the Razor Saver, he says, and you'll be able to get many times as many shaves out of a blade as you can now. Some users, he says, report getting as many as 172 shaves from a sharpened blade.

Fletcher says that CJM has had trouble convincing people that the Razor Saver really works that well, and so, to give the product greater exposure, he wanted to package it with a Gillette or Schick razor. Not surprisingly-considering Razor Saver's possible impact on blade sales-both companies declined to sell their razors to CJM.

The Razor Saver, which sells for $9.95, is available through what Fletcher calls "select advertisements," but you can order from the company directly by calling (973) 827-4143. Ask for Lynn. There's a Razor Saver Web page, too, at www.vitine.com/mall/razor.>