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Posted: 2/25/2016 5:49:13 PM EDT
[#1]
What blade?
When I was using a DE I would toss the blade after five shaves. |
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Posted: 2/25/2016 5:55:51 PM EDT
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My facial hair isn't exactly challenging. I can go a week or two before tossing it.
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Posted: 2/25/2016 6:00:55 PM EDT
[#3]
When you don't like the cut. Some blades may be 4 shaves another may be two weeks.
Yor beard is a factor. Eta I am using a Gillette lab blade now. 5 days is easy. |
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Posted: 2/25/2016 10:33:22 PM EDT
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I can go 10-12 shaves with most any blade.
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Posted: 2/26/2016 12:49:52 PM EDT
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Feather or Astra here. I usually go about 6 shaves before swapping out. I like them sharp.
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Posted: 2/26/2016 2:30:53 PM EDT
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When i was shaving my astras would last me between 7 and 8 shaves.
Youll be able to feel it when they need to be tossed. Depends a lot on your hair and how often you shave |
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Posted: 2/26/2016 2:43:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When i was shaving my astras would last me between 7 and 8 shaves. You'll be able to feel it when they need to be tossed. Depends a lot on your hair and how often you shave |
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Posted: 2/26/2016 9:22:40 PM EDT
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probably a month or more, but I only shave twice a week
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Posted: 2/26/2016 10:47:33 PM EDT
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I bought a Van Der Hagen razor and it came with a five pack of blades. It felt very dull this morning with the shaves. I'll go to a local habdashery this weekend to see what they have available.
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Posted: 2/26/2016 11:05:10 PM EDT
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DE blades are so cheap, change them as often as you need to.
Also consider trying a couple different brands, 2 shaves is on the low end. I change mine every week, but probably could go a week and a half. |
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Posted: 2/27/2016 11:43:17 PM EDT
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I bought two packs of Merkur Super blades today, hope they are even better. I also saw a bunch of razors that I want--this may become my next hobby...
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Posted: 2/28/2016 6:18:46 PM EDT
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Most online vendors of shaving goods offer variety packs containing different manufacturers of DE blades. I suggest that you try some of these sample packs and see what brands you like. Then head off to Amazon or ebay and buy them in bulk. I got 100 Derby blades from Amazon for less than $8 delivered.
Good luck and welcome to the addiction!  |
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Posted: 2/28/2016 6:45:51 PM EDT
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Just realized this is in G&H, might want to head on down to the Shaving forum!
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Posted: 2/29/2016 7:45:13 AM EDT
[#14]
Sample pack--great idea! Thanks for the help everyone.
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Posted: 3/4/2016 4:38:19 PM EDT
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Just realized this is in G&H, might want to head on down to the Shaving forum! I'm on it. |
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Posted: 3/4/2016 4:38:32 PM EDT
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Topic Moved
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Posted: 3/9/2016 12:47:56 PM EDT
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It'll differ for everyone, there is no hard and fast rule. Change the blade when it starts tugging or shows any sign of discomfort.
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Posted: 3/9/2016 1:04:00 PM EDT
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Oh boy, I think you want for an unknown blade to a commonly perceived as a bad blade (merkur) are not liked nearly universally. The razors are gtg but their blades are rough. I tried one and used the rest for stuff like slashing bread loaves before baking. The French bread said ow.
Sample pack is a good way to test out some. |
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Posted: 3/9/2016 9:02:00 PM EDT
[#19]
I am a daily shaver and I change my blade every Saturday. I have been using Gillette Silver Blue
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Posted: 3/12/2016 9:27:45 AM EDT
[#20]
when its not a smooth shave.
it feels like the blade is dragging/ pulling your hair out |
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Posted: 3/12/2016 11:17:08 PM EDT
[#21]
I get about 3 shaves with a Feather blade.
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Posted: 3/14/2016 5:19:20 PM EDT
[#22]
One of my criteria for blade selection is that it go a week
Currently I buy/use 4 blades: Feather, Gillette Silver/Blue, Gillette 7 O'clock green, and Astra Super |
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Posted: 3/16/2016 8:52:31 AM EDT
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These blades are laying about three days each...just like you guys said. Considering I am in a place that takes priority mail ten days to get to, I'm going to order a pack of samples and a pack of Astra Super next. That'll give me time to try the samples and have extra blades on hand.
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Posted: 3/16/2016 9:59:44 AM EDT
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These blades are laying about three days each...just like you guys said. Considering I am in a place that takes priority mail ten days to get to, I'm going to order a pack of samples and a pack of Astra Super next. That'll give me time to try the samples and have extra blades on hand. I still have a bunch of samples if you want some. |
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Posted: 3/18/2016 9:29:23 PM EDT
[#25]
Feather and Astra for me also. I shave every other day and they are good for 3-4 shaves. Super sensitive skin so it helps if the edge stays sharp and consistent.
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Posted: 3/19/2016 9:44:32 PM EDT
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probably a month or more, but I only shave twice a week The same for me as well. I can grow a patchy goatee and a pretty impressive neckbeard. I keep the latter knocked down along with any sprigs that pop up on my jaw and cheeks by shaving 2x a week. If I'm feeling ambitious I'll do every other day. Blades last a looooooong time for me. |
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Posted: 3/23/2016 11:03:05 AM EDT
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These blades are laying about three days each...just like you guys said. Considering I am in a place that takes priority mail ten days to get to, I'm going to order a pack of samples and a pack of Astra Super next. That'll give me time to try the samples and have extra blades on hand. I still have a bunch of samples if you want some. +1 on this !!! Fish sent me a sample pack that helped me out GREATLY !!! I settled on Feather blades and get 7 to 10 shaves before I change them out, your mileage will not be the same as everyone has different growth 
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Posted: 3/23/2016 11:11:20 AM EDT
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I really appreciate the offer, but due to my location, I cannot share my address. I'll have to ask my wife to order and ship to me.
I will be sure to share some pictures when I get home. Thanks again guys! |
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Posted: 3/24/2016 2:31:07 AM EDT
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I've read the suggestion to dip the blade in rubbing alcohol after rinsing off, to help remove water and minerals which could cause tiny amounts of corrosion on the edge. I don't know how true this is, but I do it. I average about 4-5 shaves per blade.
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Posted: 3/24/2016 10:12:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've read the suggestion to dip the blade in rubbing alcohol after rinsing off, to help remove water and minerals which could cause tiny amounts of corrosion on the edge. I don't know how true this is, but I do it. I average about 4-5 shaves per blade. I do this with my cartridge razors and find that it extends the life. Did it when I used a DE too. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 11:00:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: When i was shaving my astras would last me between 7 and 8 shaves. You'll be able to feel it when they need to be tossed. Depends a lot on your hair and how often you shave this |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 10:46:29 PM EDT
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I shave 3-4 times a week and change my DE blade once a week.
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Posted: 4/5/2016 10:51:29 PM EDT
[#33]
Persona blades.
Your welcome. |
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Posted: 4/17/2016 11:24:08 AM EDT
[#34]
I got some feather blades in--MUCH better!
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Posted: 4/17/2016 5:24:11 PM EDT
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Depends on the blade, your face, how heavy is your beard. Will be as individual as fingerprints.
I recommend Personna Reds, Labs, and Med Preps, and Gillette Silver Blues and Platinum. YM WILL V |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 1:24:33 PM EDT
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Those Merkurs are not much, tried one that came withmy razor and immediately tossed it and bought Feather. I usually get 3-4 good shaves per blade.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 4:51:59 AM EDT
[#37]
3 shaves and it gets replaced even if it's still cutting ok.
No need to try and squeeze as many shaves as possible out of something that costs 10 cents. |
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Posted: 5/1/2016 1:07:58 PM EDT
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When i was shaving my astras would last me between 7 and 8 shaves. You'll be able to feel it when they need to be tossed. Depends a lot on your hair and how often you shave this Yep. I had a sample pack and some would last a couple of shaves and some would last a week. I settled on Big Ben, one I never heard of before and I had low expectations for, as it turned out to last a long time and was somewhat forgiving, like a cartridge blade. Meaning I can be sloppy with my technique and not cut the crap out of my face. |
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Posted: 5/6/2016 9:21:02 PM EDT
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tryablade.com is a great place to get samples of blades. Try a lot of blades to find the blade that is best for you. Then buy a 100 pack on amazon or ebay.
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Posted: 5/7/2016 9:10:35 AM EDT
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tryablade.com is a great place to get samples of blades. Try a lot of blades to find the blade that is best for you. Then buy a 100 pack on amazon or ebay. That place looks like a decent deal to try out some new blades. Here is another place from to try out some sample packs that I have tried, West Coast Shaving has the sample packs too. http://www.westcoastshaving.com/DE-Blade-Sampler-Pack-Choice_p_20.html |
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Posted: 7/2/2016 4:25:05 PM EDT
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3-10 shaves.
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Posted: 7/4/2016 8:53:04 PM EDT
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Yep. I had a sample pack and some would last a couple of shaves and some would last a week. I settled on Big Ben, one I never heard of before and I had low expectations for, as it turned out to last a long time and was somewhat forgiving, like a cartridge blade. Meaning I can be sloppy with my technique and not cut the crap out of my face. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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When i was shaving my astras would last me between 7 and 8 shaves. You'll be able to feel it when they need to be tossed. Depends a lot on your hair and how often you shave this Yep. I had a sample pack and some would last a couple of shaves and some would last a week. I settled on Big Ben, one I never heard of before and I had low expectations for, as it turned out to last a long time and was somewhat forgiving, like a cartridge blade. Meaning I can be sloppy with my technique and not cut the crap out of my face. I tried the sample pack off of one of the sites and There were like 12 different mfgs of blades. I just started with a pack and wrote on the front of package after a week what I thought of the blade. I'm 2/3rds of the way through my experiment. So far, I've found some really good blades and a few really bad ones. YMMV. As noted above. |
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Posted: 7/11/2016 11:36:22 PM EDT
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Gillette silver blue user, I change every two shaves or if I have more than a days growth only one use. DE blades are cheap, change as often as you want.
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