How many shaves to one blade?

**Omnichron** · 02-22-2010, 08:09 PM

I use my blades once Perfect shave every time. 2 days off then 1 shaving session, two days off then again. my skin loves it.

**KWyKJJ** · 02-22-2010, 09:15 PM

I get 5 shaves from my Derbys and 5 from my Bluebirds. I cork them before using them but all 5 of those shaves are perfect. I only throw them out because I don't want to risk having a bad shave. However, I feel they could last longer.

**Omnichron** · 02-22-2010, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by KWyKJJ

I get 5 shaves from my Derbys and 5 from my Bluebirds. I cork them before using them but all 5 of those shaves are perfect. I only throw them out because I don't want to risk having a bad shave. However, I feel they could last longer.

oh wow.. so I could use my blades at least twice and get a good shave out of them then. Right now I am using the Personna brand.

**saltypete** · 02-22-2010, 11:19 PM

I have pretty much settled on Astras and Feathers. I find that I can get 4 good shaves from each brand. I don't push it, blades are cheap.

Pete

**dpmtherrien** · 02-23-2010, 08:07 AM

That's nice that you've found what works for you. Whatever blade I use gets canned after 4 shaves. Works for me, and of course YMMV.

**markb** · 02-23-2010, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by dpmtherrien

whatever blade i use gets canned after 4 shaves. Works for me, and of course ymmv.

+1

**O.G.** · 02-23-2010, 08:23 AM

about 7 shaves to a feather blade usually the Professional blade experimenting with the light now. Supers last far longer but start off far more aggressive.

**southernscribbler** · 02-23-2010, 08:49 AM

It all depends on which brand of blade I'm using and how thick the beard is at the time. Only 2 brands that I get a consistent 5-7 days out of are the Feather and the Dorco 300 stainless. All of the others I have tried have averaged 3-4 max. b4 tossing them.

**sodajerk** · 02-23-2010, 09:29 AM

Seven with my Derby's. The last two days are weekend days when I can spend a little more time. Sometimes my seventh shave is the best!?!

**moodymick** · 02-23-2010, 11:21 AM

four shaves is the limit i have set myself, whether this be 4 x 1 day shaves or the more usual 2 days of twice a day shaving.

**Moe** · 02-23-2010, 11:28 AM

I get four good shaves out of the Red Pack Personnas, Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow, and Super Iridium. That's three passes per shave usually with a little touch up. I've gone five shaves on all of them, and while adequate, not worth it. Sometimes I pitch the blade after 3 shaves so I can stay on a new blade every Sunday (and Thursday or so) routine.

**mrscottishman** · 02-23-2010, 02:15 PM

Just finished 11 on a Kai using blade maintenance after the 3rd shave. Usually 4-5.

The experiment continues . . .

mrscottishman

**DunEdinRanger** · 02-23-2010, 02:22 PM

Normally, around 5-6 shaves per blade. However, I may get 20 shaves out of this one blade I am using now, a Personna 74.

**njpaddy** · 02-23-2010, 03:42 PM

I only shave every other day so 2-3 shaves depending the blade.

**Mack** · 02-23-2010, 05:27 PM

Usually use Gillette 7 O'clocks (yellow). I get 4-5 shaves per blade.

**ShaveAddict** · 02-23-2010, 05:40 PM

I use Feather blades and i change every 2 shaves.

**Pavespawn** · 02-23-2010, 06:08 PM

I use my 7 O'Clock Yellows 2 times. I have gone 3 times but I figure as inexpensive as they are twice is enough. I remember that my third shaves were not nearly as good. I use IPs in my old type and I do 2 with them as well. What I do is shave once, flip the blade over, then toss them after the second shave.

**skateblade** · 02-23-2010, 06:16 PM

I generally get 5-6 shaves with red IP's and Derby's but can go to 7 if I'm careful with the IP's. Feathers ---5 or6 but I don't use them too often. Don't like to concentrate too much----especially first thing in the AM .