16 Apr
2013
16 Apr
'13
12:16 p.m.
On 04/16/2013 11:02 AM, David Riley wrote:
And they're an especially poor solution for text,
given how expensive
inkjet ink is compared to toner or (easily-refillable) ribbon ink.
King Camp Gillette's "give them the razor, but sell them the blades"
philosophy at work, although he certainly didn't invent it. Indeed,
I've seen inkjet printers selling for less than the cost of a
replacement cartridge. Modern laser printers are likewise often sold
with a half-full (or less) toner cartridge.
Of course, now we trade in wholly-disposable razors, complete with
blade. I use the double-edged safety razor that I used when I started
shaving. Thank heavens one can still find double-edged blades for sale.
Grandpa used a straight razor and strop, but I haven't the courage to go
that route, bleary-eyed as I am in the morning...
--Chuck