newbie question: How long can I use a DE blade for?
Hi, I just bought a DE safety razor from SRD.
Since the blade (high quality ones) are not really cheap, I was wondering how
many uses I could depend on a DE blade before I toss it away?
My facial hairs are not growing very fast. Once a week close shave could do the trick.
So is there any sign :idea: I should be looking for before retiring a DE blade?
Thank you.
How long can I use a DE blade for?
Hello, Remingtonmarlin:
I use high quality blades: Feather, Gillette 7 O'Clock "Sharp Edge" (in the yellow packs) and Super Iridium.
Once in a while, I also use Persona "Red Packs," Derby, Dorco 301 and Astra. These are two or three tiers down in quality and sharpness — for me, anyway.
My beard is heavy; therefore, as a rule, I change blades after three shaves. With my beard, the quality of the blade degrades after the third shave. The lower grade blades I change every two shaves, and sometimes every one.
When shaving, use both sides of the blade. I generally shave in short strokes in this pattern: two strokes, flip the razor, two strokes, flip the razor, and then rinse the shave head.
Regards,
Obie