How many times do you use a razor blade?

[Lockback]

I'm usually a Three Shaves And I'm Done Guy.
With single edges, I often use them only twice.

 

[Kristho]

Three times for DE blades - and that's a full week of shaving for me.

 

[semi]

3-4 head shaves, depending on the blade

 

[shave/brush]

Seven shaves for a Personna DE blade. I could go more.

 

[musicman1951]

I'm not sure your data will be accurate enough for practical use.

How many passes constitutes a shave? Some do one, some do 2, some do 3 and some do more than 3.
Which blade? It can make a huge difference, as can the thickness of your beard hair.

Personally, I do 12 passes for most DE blades and 4-6 on a Feather. I could do more - they're not shot at that point, but they've got enough micro-tears to be close to doing me some damage.

SE blades: Feather 14 passes, Kai Captain 36 passes.

 

[clango]

After several years of trying different types of DE razor blades, I have settled on KAI razor blades.

I shave every day - two passes - and my preference is to shave with KAI razor blades that I change every Sunday morning before shaving.

Razor blades would definitely last longer.

 

[kdflap]

I am interested to know how many shaves people typically get out of their favorite 3 razors in their rotation. With any razor blade I have used I never push it past three shaves because at that point it just feels like the efficiency is gone. Lately Ive been a one and done kind of guy because I am interested in reducing shave irritation and bacteria as much as possible. I know some guys use a blade three times or 1 time or 6+ times but I kinda just wanted to gauge where the community is at because I figure if I shave 3 times a week thats about 1 blade a week for me but If i shave everyday thats atleast 2 blades a week if not 6 if I decide to use a new blade each time. Now I know the idea is cost reduction in the wet shave community but I just wanted to know what everyone thinks.

I have found 4 to be magic number. Even if I get a good shave with 4 - the fifth isn't very good

 

[kdflap]

Mate,

You've come to the right place to talk and learn about wet shaving. Don't be afraid to ask questions. I may not always agree with everyone, but I do respect their opinions.

Cheers

I remember when Astra had numbers on both sides of blades. Can turning over a blade allow blade to be used longer. Would you get a sharper shave?

 

[JoWolf]

I am interested to know how many shaves people typically get out of their favorite 3 razors in their rotation. With any razor blade I have used I never push it past three shaves because at that point it just feels like the efficiency is gone. Lately Ive been a one and done kind of guy because I am interested in reducing shave irritation and bacteria as much as possible. I know some guys use a blade three times or 1 time or 6+ times but I kinda just wanted to gauge where the community is at because I figure if I shave 3 times a week thats about 1 blade a week for me but If i shave everyday thats atleast 2 blades a week if not 6 if I decide to use a new blade each time. Now I know the idea is cost reduction in the wet shave community but I just wanted to know what everyone thinks.

I never considered DE wet shaving as a means to cost cutting. In the early going I explored efficiencies to abate my shave and skin irritation. Highest efficiency in all aspects of the shave will deliver highest comfort. I single use a Feather blade for my weekly face and head shave. I recently acquired an OC 127 Lupo. Which I use exclusively. A sharp blade with an efficient razor accomplishes highest efficiency and best skin comfort for me. Over the years I now consider DE shaving equally as a hobby and throughly enjoy the luxury it provides in my grooming.

 

[profusion]

I've started dialing back to no more than four shaves from any given blade. Some of my blades will do more shaves, but it's not as predictable. I get ingrown beard hairs if I push blade longevity very far, and I don't see any reason to do that. I'm a blade hoarder, so I've already got enough to last the rest of my life.

 

[Odinarcade00]

I remember when Astra had numbers on both sides of blades. Can turning over a blade allow blade to be used longer. Would you get a sharper shave?

Some blades still have numbers just depends. I know RK blades and some gillettes do but most dont anymore.

 

[Odinarcade00]

I'm not sure your data will be accurate enough for practical use.

How many passes constitutes a shave? Some do one, some do 2, some do 3 and some do more than 3.
Which blade? It can make a huge difference, as can the thickness of your beard hair.

Personally, I do 12 passes for most DE blades and 4-6 on a Feather. I could do more - they're not shot at that point, but they've got enough micro-tears to be close to doing me some damage.

SE blades: Feather 14 passes, Kai Captain 36 passes.

I can see that as a factor and how long a blade lasts. I do 2 pass shaves so most blades only last for one shave for me and I also shave every other day.

 

[showard]

My measure is if my stubble returns faster than normal, I can pretty much count on the following shaves creating irritation due to having to go over my toughest spots repeatedly....time for the blade bin. From blade to blade, especially with using many various brands, that number can change with each blade.

 

[sternej]

3 to 5.

 

[Bamshave]

For DE blades for most I get 2-3 shaves on AC blades 1-2 and for GEM I get 8-10

 

[steveclarkus]

7