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Probably because the metal razor blades fell out of fashion first. This setup doesn't work with throwaway razors and mach 3 pro extra plus whatever systems.
I recently got into shaving with a safety razor and I don't know why I ever bought expensive 3 or 5 blade heads from gilette or whatever. Despite what some enthusiast shaving communities might make it out to be it's really no more difficult using the single blades and it's way way cheaper.
A blade tugs at the hairs before cutting them off. That pulls them out of the skin a tiny bit. The first blade pulls them out, the second grips them before they retract, and cuts them off lower. It makes a noticeable difference. The third blade makes a very tiny difference. After that, it's marketing. (Should I look up studies to cite?)
In my experience, electric gives the cleanest shave. In the long run it's cheaper, too.
In my experience I get a much better shave with a DE than a disposable razor. It's also much cheaper and reduces waste significantly. Cartridge razors are a scam.