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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    I just use both edges during a shave and pitch the blade when it starts pulling.

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    Same here. Too much of a hassle to try and isolate one edge or the other. Blades are comparatively cheap.
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    I use to method of, one pass, one rinse, one flip of the wrist and I use the other side and start over, I was taking the blade out also and flipping that for a new side or edge but the blade flexes so much and wraps around the whisker I doubt if it will make a difference. So much get thrown at the blade, shave cream lather, the whisker, dragging on the skin, maybe even some skin itself, it gets worn either way.

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    I'm with Bob, dotn pay any attention to which edge I'm using just change when it needs changing

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    I use both sides of razor blade during shaving. Usually shave until lather builds up on razor and then flip to the other side and fill it up and then rinse and repeat until shave complete. I only pitch blades when they start to drag which can vary widely based on the blade. Some only last 3 shaves and others I've had last 75 shaves. I've also thrown some blades out after the first shave due to them not shaving well to start with. My two favorite blades for comfort of shave and longevity are Wilkinson(Germany) and the Astra SP, but there are many others that are good too. YMMV

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    I go one edge till it loads with lather/whiskers, then use the other one till it does the same, then rinse and repeat.
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    There are enough things to worry about in this world besides some cheap DE blade and getting even wear from both sides. I've never given it a second thought.

    What I really want to know is what does "The Donald" use to shave.
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    To be honest i didn't worry about it, i would just use it until it stopped working effectively
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    Quote Originally Posted by mainaman View Post
    I go one edge till it loads with lather/whiskers, then use the other one till it does the same, then rinse and repeat.
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