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Why do the blades have numbers on them? Why exactly do you need two edges? is it so you dont have to rinse as much? are you supposed to use one side one time, and the other the next?
How long should I expect each blade to last?
Thanks for answering my dumb questions.
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2 edges should last twice as long. I use both sides during the same shave. Shave one line, flip shave another Line, rinse. Not sure about the numbers.:shrug:
Why do the blades have numbers on them?
I would assume that it is because different blades have different sizes
Why exactly do you need two edges?
the hair and dead skin will inevitably clog the razor so having another side allows you to " keep going "
is it so you dont have to rinse as much?
yes
are you supposed to use one side one time,
personal preferance
How long should I expect each blade to last?
until it becomes uncomfortable to shave with it or until it becomes dull. Its more about how often you shave and how course your stubble/beard is
Thanks for answering my dumb questions.
my teacher told me a long time ago, there are no stupid questions, just stupid answers and stupid people who answer without thought.... lol
The same reason other mechanical parts have numbers on them,,, manufacturing specifics, inventory,,, etc.,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by redtruck
You don't need two edges,,,, for many years there was only one edge,,,,for example straight razors & single edge blades.
Some people don't rinse,,, they wipe , swish in a bowl of water,,,,,,,
You can use any side, whenever you want, your imagination is the limit,,,,,
Many factors decide how long a blade lasts,,, brand, care & maintenance, beard/facial hair type, preshave preparation, creams, soaps, etc,,,,,,,
Astra DE blades have numbers 1 thru 4. I use that as a guide, when I shave with my DE, to remember which edge I'm using so when it dulls I can go on to the next number and avoid the dull edge. I can generally get three shaves per number.
Your teacher never worked in customer service,,,,,,,,,,,,, :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by LegerSmash
And btw redtruck I replace my blade about every 5 shaves. As mentioned earlier, your mileage may very.
with my astra greens I uses one once .... maybe im just a priss. but at 10 bucks for 100 who cares so if i shave 2x a week i will need 2 boxes give or take costing a whole 2o bucks still cheaper than mach 3's the cost will be in the soaps and fighting the obsession to buy more razors and brushes :)
The numbers are for manufacturing purposes only.
A double edge razor blade is just that, "double edged". There are only two edges, not four. Each opposite side of the blade has an edge. There is no need to flip a blade. If you want to, fine, do it. Whether you flip or not, you are still using the same edge. The more you handle a blade, the more you are apt to dull it one way or another.
By flipping I mean turning the handle to use the other edge. I do not take the blade out. I am new at this so my terminology may be confusing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lince
OK, no problem. I personally "switch edges" when I go from the right side of my face to the left side on each pass. This gives each side equal usage. There are many ways to skin this cat.
This is what I was talking about. The blades I have tried so far are number 1-2 on one side and 3-4 on the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorfeld
Go back and ready my first post. There is no need to ever turn a blade over. There is only one edge. If you feel better doing it, then do it.
Why the numbers on the blades? That's one of the biggest mysteries in shavedom. No one really knows for sure. Personally, I think some guy in the blade production department came in to work hung over one Monday and so he wouldn't forget which was which he put numbers on them and then everyone thought that was the boss's orders and it became standard. Then when another company saw it they thought it was some secret enhancement or code and then they all started doing it.
Likely for manufacturing. To identify quality concerns on a blade and be able to trace back what tooling caused the defect through the manufacturing process.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
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Back on topic: I use one edge until it's full of lather then rotate the razor and use the other side until it, too, is full and then rinse. And then repeat until finished shaving.