I ended up trying two different types. (can't remember names right now) They were certainly much less expensive! BUT, IMHO they do not even close to the HB sheets. HB is so much larger and does not shred or pull apart as easily. They're just much stronger. With the inxpensive ones I often get little pieces stuck to my stubble. So as for me...I'm going to stick with the HB towels for now.