Blade cartridges: How many blades do you prefer? - page 1 -

• Blade cartridges: How many blades do you prefer? by Eric@HeadBlade on 27 Jul, 2010 11:48
• Hey guys,
  
  I'm curious about the number of blades you prefer.  I've seen a lot of guys on here say they use double blades because there's less irritation and dragging for them.  And I've talked to guys that love 5-blade cartridges.  I've always been the person that says "more blades doesn't mean a better shave".  But I have to admit, I've been testing some new blades on my face, and I really like some of the higher blade count razors.
  
  Do you like 5,6-blade cartridges?  Or do you think it's just a gimmick?  Either way, this Onion article is pretty funny (but has profanity... so be advised).  http://www.theonion.com/articles/f**k-everything-were-doing-five-blades,11056/
  
  I tried to find the old SNL blade parody video, but couldn't find it.  If anyone has that, please share!!
• #1 by D.A.L.U.I. on 27 Jul, 2010 12:01
• I started out w/ Fusion, 4+1, but moved to the Personna M5, also a 4+1.  IMO, the sensation of more drag w/ M5 is the multiple blades pulling the hairs a little further out for the following blades.  Used to use a 3 blade system before Sly, but I get such a smooth long lasting scrape of the grape w/ the M5, I use it face and scalp.  The trimmer blade is useful to clean up around the top of the ears, a problem area for me. 
• #2 by Mikekoz13 on 27 Jul, 2010 12:29
• Like the Saint, I use the M5 for my face. I use the HB with triples on my head. I would prefer to use doubles because the cost is lower for the blades but a recent experiment with this caused me a couple of days of mild irratation.
  
  
• #3 by The Noggin on 27 Jul, 2010 13:22
• I prefer double blades. The shaving is going easier and is feeling better than with triples. And I don't really notice a difference in how long the smoothness lasts. Haven't even tried the x-blades (x > 3).
• #4 by Gambrinus on 27 Jul, 2010 15:39
• I do use the M5 on occasion, but I don't feel it gets a close shave without bearing down on the handle.  I prefer no more than 3 blades.  The 4 plus cartridges seem bulky and hard to maneuver.  In my opinion the best part of any cartridge is the pivot and handle shape, not the number of blades. 
• #5 by parksie on 27 Jul, 2010 17:21
• I guess it all depends on what I am using if I got the headblade sport in my hand its more than likely I am using the triple blades.
  
  If I got the ghost I like to use the atras
  
  I just got my s4 shadow recently and I think I am going to try the sensors and excel on that one.
  
  I like both the persona m5 and schick hydro 5 though the hydro 3 is good also
  
  I think a lot of it has to do with time constraints if I have to be somewhere and I am running late i will grab the traditional razor that way i dont have to worry about cutting myself or getting much irritation, because the way i see it prep is everything.
  
  On my face though it is strictly a 2 blades at the most.
  
• #6 by jaypksfo on 27 Jul, 2010 18:55
• SNL is crazy strict about their stuff being on Youtube and the like.  If it goes up it usually is removed within a few days - kinda sucks . . . but it shows sometimes reality manifests itself into reality
• #7 by Tyler on 27 Jul, 2010 23:03
• I'm a big fan of the 2 blade Sensor Excel for my HeadBlade, but use the M5 on my face.  Though, when I travel I use the FaceBlade with Sensor Excel blades for my face.
• #8 by phigg on 28 Jul, 2010 10:10
• Being new to the whole sly thing, I'm trying to figure this out for myself.
  
  I have a theory, but not sure if it bears reality well or not:  I think maybe, if your head is more smooth and evenly round, a 5 blade is good;  but if you're like me, with a very "shapy" dome, w/ certain ridges or large bumps, whathaveyou, a 3 blade may prove more flexible.  Also, I have to deal with the damn HT scars in the back (and side), which makes shaving the back of my head extremely tricky;  in fact, right now, I have my wife do it for me with a triple blade.
  I still have more blades to test though. I now have a Hydro 5, a Sensor 5, and a Headblade with the triple blades&yellow adapter. 
  I use my headblade on the top of the noggin, and sides, but a regular razor for the crazy back of my head.
  
  What do you guys think of my 3 vs 5 assessment in terms of flexibility?
• #9 by Magoo on 29 Jul, 2010 16:54
• I find 2 blades on the face has less drag then the multi blade razors.
  On the head I don't notice the drag but still prefer 2 blades...... cheaper and just as good.
• #10 by xnewyawka on 29 Jul, 2010 17:06
• I'm a double blade guy all around, but I do alternate with three and five blade razors, on the dome only.
• #11 by FR8TRAIN on 29 Jul, 2010 22:31
• Like xnewyawka, I tend to be a double blade guy all the way around. I use Sensor Excels in my HB Sport and Atras in my HB S4 Shadow, though I just broke open my last package of HB Triples to use in my Shadow since I have been experiencing some mild irritation recently. I hoping the switch bring a bit of relief.
• #12 by kenny57028 on 11 Aug, 2010 14:45
• I use the 3 bladed Mach 3. Recently just picked up 10 Mach 3 turbo blades at walmart, haven't had a chance to use em out yet. Don't really know the difference between the regular and the turbo, I'm guessing not much if any (except for 4 extra dollars), but I'll try em out.
• #13 by xnewyawka on 11 Aug, 2010 22:33
• Quote from: kenny57028 on 11 Aug, 2010 14:45

  I use the 3 bladed Mach 3. Recently just picked up 10 Mach 3 turbo blades at walmart, haven't had a chance to use em out yet. Don't really know the difference between the regular and the turbo, I'm guessing not much if any (except for 4 extra dollars), but I'll try em out.
  

  
  There really is no difference at all, except in cost as you stated.
  
  Nice t-shirt by the way, kenny.   
• #14 by Mikekoz13 on 12 Aug, 2010 07:16
• Quote from: phigg on 28 Jul, 2010 10:10

  Being new to the whole sly thing, I'm trying to figure this out for myself.
  
  I have a theory, but not sure if it bears reality well or not:  I think maybe, if your head is more smooth and evenly round, a 5 blade is good;  but if you're like me, with a very "shapy" dome, w/ certain ridges or large bumps, whathaveyou, a 3 blade may prove more flexible.  Also, I have to deal with the damn HT scars in the back (and side), which makes shaving the back of my head extremely tricky;  in fact, right now, I have my wife do it for me with a triple blade.
  I still have more blades to test though. I now have a Hydro 5, a Sensor 5, and a Headblade with the triple blades&yellow adapter. 
  I use my headblade on the top of the noggin, and sides, but a regular razor for the crazy back of my head.
  
  What do you guys think of my 3 vs 5 assessment in terms of flexibility?
  

  
  Phigg-
  
  I have to say this.... you look like Patrick Stewart to me.