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How many shaves do you use the same razor? by SCjay on 27 Dec, 2011 22:06
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Before you switch it for a new one? As a poor college kid I try to squeeze as many uses as possible so I dont run through my razors so fast, but the more you use the same razor...well you guys know what happens.
I also dont use any shaving cream or anything on my head, I just shave it while the shower water runs over my head. Does anyone know if the water causes the razors to dull faster?
I used to use cream but I seem to nick myself almost everytime, and since I started doing it in the shower Ive only nicked myself a few times. -
#1 by Itall on 27 Dec, 2011 22:16
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Well I use an electric. So I'm no help. But I am curious what the SC stands for.
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#2 by SCjay on 27 Dec, 2011 22:42
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South Carolina, born and raised!
How does the electric work? Does it get as close and smooth as shaving against the grain does? -
#3 by Tyler on 27 Dec, 2011 22:52
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I change my blades out every Monday. I usually get 6-7 shaves out of them. I've found if I try to go longer the chance of cutting myself goes up dramatically.
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#4 by TheSlyBear on 27 Dec, 2011 23:13
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I haven't counted; I just go by feel. When I think I'm getting a poor shave, I change the blade out.
I'd recommend using more than just water. I don't know if shaving cream will reduce wear and tear on the razor, but it will certainly do so for your scalp. -
#5 by Sir Harry on 28 Dec, 2011 01:21
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When I use a disposable, I only use it twice at most (I get 12 in a pack for 4.99). Now my straight edge razor I can shave my head up to six times before I change the blade (haven't used the straight edge razor in about three months, because ever since I started using baby oil before I shave, the disposable has done a very good job and as I said if I keep washing it in most cases I can use it a second time.
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#6 by tomgallagher on 28 Dec, 2011 05:55
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I change my blades out every Monday. I usually get 6-7 shaves out of them. I've found if I try to go longer the chance of cutting myself goes up dramatically.
Once a week and I agree with Tyler. -
#7 by Paul the Headblader on 28 Dec, 2011 06:12
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I get a new blade every 4 days
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#8 by SCjay on 28 Dec, 2011 08:47
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I haven't counted; I just go by feel. When I think I'm getting a poor shave, I change the blade out.
I'd recommend using more than just water. I don't know if shaving cream will reduce wear and tear on the razor, but it will certainly do so for your scalp.
Yea but like I said for whatever reason when I used shaving cream, unless it was the first time using the razor, I would nick myself everytime after that. In the shower Ive only nicked myself 2-3 times total while using the same razor 6-7 times maybe. -
#9 by ElecEngineer on 28 Dec, 2011 09:22
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I get about a week out of mine, and suggest using soap atleast to shave with, since it seems like it helps the razor glide more
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#10 by D.A.L.U.I. on 28 Dec, 2011 09:26
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Pre-full beard days I got about a week. Now, since I stop shaving at the top of my ear, the Hydro 5 blades last at least 15 to 20 days. Mind you, what's left on top isn't much and even that is and was a very fine texture--it took lots and lots of spray to keep my hair in place even when I had it. Sly is economical, very economical for guys with very fine textured hair like me.
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#11 by Itall on 28 Dec, 2011 09:31
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Panasonic electric works great and gets very close and smooth especially if used wet with shave gel or cream.
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#12 by Arnie on 28 Dec, 2011 14:39
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I have really thin hair...so I get about 30 days out of each razor.
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#13 by D.A.L.U.I. on 28 Dec, 2011 15:11
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I have really thin hair...so I get about 30 days out of each razor.
Well, and the face fur demonstrates that it's only the melon that gets the blade.
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#14 by SCjay on 29 Dec, 2011 06:03
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I wish there was a way to thin my hair out.