How long will a Blade last
How long will a Blade last
Hi all, Just wondering, How many shaves do you guys get with a DE blade? Just shaved for the second time with the same blade. Still got a nice shave, also when your done do you rinse and dry the blade? I heard someone say awhile back that they stored there's in a little container of Ballistol. Thanks for looking, Still learning.
Re: How long will a Blade last
now there's a million dollar question. you'll get varied responses but the average seems to be around 4-6 shaves per blade, but it will depend on the amount of passes you do during a singel shave combined with your beard along with the brand of blade you use. did that clear it up any?
Bruce
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Re: How long will a Blade last
Lol, I guess so. I guess when I start seeing some nicks and irritation I'll know.
Re: How long will a Blade last
That's a lot like someone asking how long a flint lasts in your lock, which is to say it depends.
I don't really think about it much, just let the blade tell me when it's time for a change.
I don't really think about it much, just let the blade tell me when it's time for a change.
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Squire
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Re: How long will a Blade last
Well, as others wrote it depends on many factors, including the blade itself since they're all different. The DE blades I use, I get 7 shaves and then I automatically can it. I find that a DE blade doesn't act at all nicely when it's been used for too long.
Some otherwise excellent blades, Feather DE blades come to mind, give me 2 shaves then they get canned. I simply can't get a 3rd shave out of one.
Some otherwise excellent blades, Feather DE blades come to mind, give me 2 shaves then they get canned. I simply can't get a 3rd shave out of one.
Brian
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Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
Re: How long will a Blade last
Lol. That's funny. I got ya Squire.Squire wrote:That's a lot like someone asking how long a flint lasts in your lock, which is to say it depends.
I don't really think about it much, just let the blade tell me when it's time for a change.
Re: How long will a Blade last
+1 ..... words of a sage.Squire wrote:That's a lot like someone asking how long a flint lasts in your lock, which is to say it depends.
I don't really think about it much, just let the blade tell me when it's time for a change.