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Hi everyone,
I’m a long-time daily shaver, first-time poster. I’ve really enjoyed browsing the forum recently and seeing the level of detail, thought, and experience that goes into the discussions here. I’ll admit up front—I’m not a traditional wet shaver in the classic sense. I shave most weekdays with a basic 4-blade disposable and some sensitive shaving gel. No brushes or artisan soaps in my routine (yet), but I’ve got great respect for the craft you all share.
That said, I thought I’d share something a bit different—not to challenge anyone’s approach, but just a personal shaving habit that’s worked surprisingly well for me. Maybe it'll be useful to others who use disposables or cartridges from time to time, or just enjoy a good hack.
The Discovery
A couple of years ago, while peeling spuds in the kitchen, I had an epiphany: I realised that our vegetable peeler stays sharp for years, while our kitchen knives go dull regularly. That got me thinking—maybe the continued sharpness of this peeler has as much to do with the cutting style and angle of wear on the cutting edge itself.
I wondered why my razor needed frequent replacement when it had a similar cutting style and I figured: maybe it’s not the blade wearing out from use but could something else be ruing the edge feel. Something like limescale deposits forming from drying water that build up and make the edge feel dull, even with only moderate use.
The Fix
I decided to try something very basic after each shave:
The Result?
To my surprise, that tiny change made a massive difference. I’ve now been using the same cheap disposable razor for well over a year, and it’s still performing comfortably. I only shave on weekdays and take weekends off, but still—it’s a lot of mileage from a tool most people bin after a week or two.
I’m not saying this is the way forward for everyone—especially not for folks here with proper kit and refined methods. But for any cartridge users or fellow frugal types, it might be a trick to try out.
Thanks for reading—looking forward to learning more from the community, and maybe one day making the leap to DE shaving when I’m ready for the deep end.
Cheers,
Bladescummer
I’m a long-time daily shaver, first-time poster. I’ve really enjoyed browsing the forum recently and seeing the level of detail, thought, and experience that goes into the discussions here. I’ll admit up front—I’m not a traditional wet shaver in the classic sense. I shave most weekdays with a basic 4-blade disposable and some sensitive shaving gel. No brushes or artisan soaps in my routine (yet), but I’ve got great respect for the craft you all share.
That said, I thought I’d share something a bit different—not to challenge anyone’s approach, but just a personal shaving habit that’s worked surprisingly well for me. Maybe it'll be useful to others who use disposables or cartridges from time to time, or just enjoy a good hack.
The Discovery
A couple of years ago, while peeling spuds in the kitchen, I had an epiphany: I realised that our vegetable peeler stays sharp for years, while our kitchen knives go dull regularly. That got me thinking—maybe the continued sharpness of this peeler has as much to do with the cutting style and angle of wear on the cutting edge itself.
I wondered why my razor needed frequent replacement when it had a similar cutting style and I figured: maybe it’s not the blade wearing out from use but could something else be ruing the edge feel. Something like limescale deposits forming from drying water that build up and make the edge feel dull, even with only moderate use.
The Fix
I decided to try something very basic after each shave:
- Flick the razor a few times to shake off water.
- Blow through the blades with a sharp breath to clear any moisture.
- Dab the head dry on a tissue.
- Store the razor somewhere dry—not in a steamy shower corner.
The Result?
To my surprise, that tiny change made a massive difference. I’ve now been using the same cheap disposable razor for well over a year, and it’s still performing comfortably. I only shave on weekdays and take weekends off, but still—it’s a lot of mileage from a tool most people bin after a week or two.
I’m not saying this is the way forward for everyone—especially not for folks here with proper kit and refined methods. But for any cartridge users or fellow frugal types, it might be a trick to try out.
Thanks for reading—looking forward to learning more from the community, and maybe one day making the leap to DE shaving when I’m ready for the deep end.
Cheers,
Bladescummer