Two to three depending on how it feels after the second shave.
Blades are cheap.
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4
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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
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.
Very good information it help me a lot thank you all
I shave daily, and have no problem going a full 7 days, changing blades each Sunday morning.
I change my blades every Wednesday and Sunday so- three to four shaves.
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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.
I change my blade every Sunday, so that gives me 7 shaves. DE89 and Feather blade.
I get, as King Kong Bundy used to say; FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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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.
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Icebear
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2-3 for me. Merkur's seem to get better after the second shave and last 4+ shaves.
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
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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There is nothing like a Jinhou.
Generally, 3 ... sometimes 4
That's it, 7th shave this morning.
One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough. - James Thurber
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).
I did 8 once on the Med Preps and that showed me that 7 was enough.
I use the treet durasharps and they're usually good for 3 multi pass shaves.
Dirt cheap too
Regards, The Professor.
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.
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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