Interesting that most of you are only getting a couple of shaves out of your blades. For me I have found that the first shave can be a bit irritating the second is better the third being the most confortable ( the blade feels smoother more like a storped str8) the fourth is ok and the fifth is the end of the blade with some tugging and some burn. Wish I had a loupe with me so I could see what the edge is doing.