View Poll Results: How many shaves before throwing away a blade?

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  • 3

    316 35.67%
  • 4

    237 26.75%
  • 5

    164 18.51%
  • 6

    57 6.43%
  • 7

    112 12.64%
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  1. #81
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    Two to three depending on how it feels after the second shave.

    Blades are cheap.
    Arkolyte, BOTOC, SWA (Secret Weber Alliance), TOFLAC-U, 2013 Shave Sabbatical Participant

  2. #82
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    I voted 4, but its a slightly stacked question because it depends on the blade. But for me with my daily setup (Slim adjustable with a Persona Red) 4 is the ticket. I could do more, but I like a fresh blade after that.

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    Very good information it help me a lot thank you all

  4. #84
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    I shave daily, and have no problem going a full 7 days, changing blades each Sunday morning.

  5. #85
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    I change my blades every Wednesday and Sunday so- three to four shaves.
    TOFLAC-U, AOM, LEMS/ Stay back! I have a Merkur, and I know how to use it!

  6. #86
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    Usually get 4 shaves from a blade, sometimes I'll push it to a 5th if the 4th was still smooth...that's with Astra Platinums or Merkur if I have those laying around.

  7. #87
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    I change my blade every Sunday, so that gives me 7 shaves. DE89 and Feather blade.

  8. #88
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    I get, as King Kong Bundy used to say; FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. #89
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    Current Personna 74 didn't even break in until 5-6 shaves and tonight was shave #24 and yet another BBS..
    Yes, they are that good and I will be bummed when I use my 2 up.
    USMC RETIRED
    TOFLAC-U Because bowls are for porridge
    BOTOC who needs training wheels!

  10. #90
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    I can't vote as my pick is not available: "10 or more". I consistently get 2 weeks of shaves out of my blades. Current favorites are Ladas, Voshkods and Rapira with a Super Iridium now and then and a Polsilver for good measure. But pssst ... I use a secret sharpening device called magnet, don't tell anybody .
    Foamy greetings
    Icebear
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  11. #91
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    2-3 for me. Merkur's seem to get better after the second shave and last 4+ shaves.

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    This morning, I did my 6th shave with a Perma-Sharp super (The russian one), I think I can get another one out of it.
    One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough. - James Thurber

  13. #93
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    Since I only use SE's and straights I can't vote in your poll.

    For Gems and Injector's - 7-12 per blade
    For Straights - 2 to 3 months on a hone.
    Brian
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  14. #94
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    Generally, 3 ... sometimes 4

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    That's it, 7th shave this morning.
    One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough. - James Thurber

  16. #96
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    Dorco = 6
    Derby = 8 (yeah, I was surprised by that, too)
    Feather = 6

    I use a blade until it starts to pull when shaving ATG. I have wire whiskers, so I'm surprised I got 8 shaves out of Derby. I think it's partly due to finding the right razor with them. When I tried Derby blades with one razor, they hurt the first time I used them. Tried a different razor, and they work great!

    I can use my Feathers in only one razor, my least aggressive Tech razor (pre-40's).

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    I did 8 once on the Med Preps and that showed me that 7 was enough.

  18. #98
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    I use the treet durasharps and they're usually good for 3 multi pass shaves.
    Dirt cheap too
    Regards, The Professor.

  19. #99

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    As everyone else says I think it depends on the person/blade. I shave my head and face; so far I have had the following.

    Personna (blue/yellow Israel) - 4
    Derby - 4 (if the blade is ok to begin with)

    I just put in my first Asco blue box and man I was pleased with it. Curious to see how long it last.

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    Depends on which blade I use, commonly 4 to 7 shaves. The longest running are Personna Lab Blues, followed by Gillette 7 o'clock yellows.
    Have a Great Day / Peter

 

 

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