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Thanks for that. My thinking also but was not sure.I stay with one razor and blade until the blade is done. Some folks switch used blades into other razors, but that never seemed like a proper thing for me to do. I am also not comfortable having several razors with blades in them. So,... I switch razors, sometimes, when it's time for a new blade.
Cheers Richard, at present I am trying things out so want to know how long each blade lasts, hopefully in the future I may well "indulge" away. They are a lot cheaper than carts by a long shot. I Also want to know how long each lasts with different "aggressive" razors. Massive learning curve mate. ThanksI only use each blade once so change the razor and blade every day. Blades are so cheap that i can indulge myself!
How do you clean a blade without dulling the edge? As I day novice to all this. 20odd yr ago I shaved with a Gillette DE and just used it until the blade tugged. It's all changed now and I am really enjoying it so far. All help and advice appreciated. I am sure I will eventually come up with my own "system, just looking for ideas from you experienced guys. ThanksI came up with a method that works for me. My most used razors are on a small shelf under the medicine cabinet. I like to remove the blade and give it and the razor a good wipe after a shave, so I put a first use blade to left of the first razor. With the second use, I move it one space
along. I could use just one blade but as with soap and razors, I like to have choices.
How do you clean a blade without dulling the edge?
Thanks Ferrum,I have a DE and some sort of SE on the go at the same time. I use the DE for 3 days, then the SE for either 1 or 2 days, and then switch to a different DE with a new blade (also usually a different make).
As DE blades are relatively inexpensive, I make a point of chucking them after 3 days, when they are usually beginning to dull. That also means I have shorter turnarounds between different razor and blade combinations.
Personally, I wouldn't switch used blades between razors. They have often taken a barely perceptible "set" from the first razor they were in, and need cleaning up and drying. Some blades and packs have the injunction "Do not wipe blade-leave in razor" as a warning against damaging them by that action. IMHO, it's better to use the blade in the razor for however long you wish to, and then switch to a fresh blade and/or different razor.
As per @sev-8, I don't think a day-to-day switch between one razor and blade and another razor and blade would be helpful in enabling you to get a proper feel of how a razor and blade combination, used for 3 or more days according to choice, will work for you.
I'm not sure how well-organised you are, but I use a miniature brass abacus to mark off the days a blade is used.
I just lightly pinch the blade between tissue and draw it through so no damage is caused to the edge. Hard water issues require a daily clean to keep the scum off the blade. I also flip the blade over to use the other two bevels which gets maximum use of the 4 bevels on the blade. Astra SP and Nacet last me at least 14 days and GSB a little longer.How do you clean a blade without dulling the edge?
If you want consistency then stick with the razor and blade combination till the blade is not performing. When testing blades I use at least 2 blades before deciding on the quality of the blade.At present I am just fitting a new blade into a new razor and using it until the blade goes, I am getting approx 5 shaves per blade, ....
I have a few more new razors & blades to try and I'm moving up the "aggressive" scale.
Should I keep going with a razor until the blade needs changing then put it the rotation line or do you switch daily
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