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Howdy,
I just picked up str8 razor shaving, and while I was rsearching and looking for a razor I started shaving with a saftey razor. Right now I'm still learning, so I only shave a little with a str8 and finish off with the saftey razor. How long should the blades on a saftey razor last. cause I don't feel like it is lasting me very long. I feel like I only geta few good shaves then it all of a sudden the next shave sucks. How long should I expect the razor to last?
Thanks & Gig 'Em
Chris
I find most DE blades to last between 3-5 shaves. What blades are you using?
John is spot on. There are many DE manufacturers and each seems to have its own life subject to the thickness of the shaved wiskers. Get some samples and see what works best for you. Several vendors have samples and you will learn as you work thru them. Good luck!
Alright that sounds about right. right now I am just using the DE blades I got at Sally's Beauty supplyQuote:
Originally Posted by livingontheedge
The only places I know of with out that I can get them with out ordering them online is walmart, sally's, and the Art of Shaving store when I go home to San Antonio. Any others that might be local?Quote:
Originally Posted by BanjoTom
I like to order the Derby Plus blades off of amazon. I got 200 blades and a stick of Arko for 11 bucks.
I've tried just about every brand of razor out there, Feather, Shark etc... and the Derby's seem to be the best bet so far. I get about 6-7 shaves out of them, and could probably get more, but I've never really pushed my luck.
As a general rule I use a blade three times. I've done some experimentation and some blades can last longer, but I find the comfort really starts to drop off and you're really only doing it to "prove" that you can. Three uses is forgivable when the price per blade is around $0.20 compared to a $3.00 cartridge blade
that sounds like a good deal. would defiantly last you a whileQuote:
Originally Posted by zjpennington
It's hard to find them in most stores but I have seen them at one or two. But they where store branded I.E. Target brand or Meijer brand. No idea what the quality would be.
I got a variety pack off ebay and found the BLUEBIRD Razor Blades Hi Stainless Platinum work best for me. I use them about 3-6 times depending on how long I let my stubble get. Then my wife steels one and uses it for a few weeks. ( she likes me to dull them up a bit first for some reason )
the only place I've seen them in the store is at sally and walmart. the one from sally wasn't bad next I will probably grab walmarts. they had more for less. and i don't know what to tell you about your wife steeling them from you.
I really think your best bet will be served by actually ordering a decent razor. I've tried the ones you buy in the store, and they just don't really cut it for me. Even a new razor from those brands will pull and it just doesnt feel like I'm getting a very good shave. To each their own though. Not only that, you're highly overpaying buy purchasing from a brick and mortar store.
Like I said in other threads...Amazon is your best friend when it comes to things of this nature. I can get 200 blades and a stick of arko, or a tube of derby cream for next to 12 bucks, and get free supersaver shipping on top of that. That's basically .16 per razor. Enough razors to last you about two years, for that matter.
Another thing to take into consideration is that all blades aren't equal. Some blades that might be fine for one person are not good for another. You would be surprised at some of the polls where one guys favorite blade is rated lousy by another guy. That is why the blade sampler packs found on some internet sites are good when starting out with DE.
I personally like Feather DE blades and the old Gillette Swedes. I don't think the Swedes are available anymore and I gave up on DE for straight some years ago, except in an emergency. I still have a large cache of Feathers along with some other misc blades so I don't know what the current market is. Anyway, get a blade sampler pack and you will be able to find which brand of blade is best for you.
This is really a question with as many answers as there are shavers. You have to find out what works for you.
I rarely shave with a DE but I keep my Merkur loaded with a blade at all times for touchups and the occasional shave. I like feathers for this because they don't seem to rust. So I can just use the razor sporadically without a lot of maintenance. One blade stays in for a while until I get the urge to change it. Derby's rust after a while, but I have a lifetime supply so that doesn't really matter. When I''m using Derby's I just toss the blade at the first sign of trouble.
Michael