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• blade changing frequency by sheldon on 12 Feb, 2008 09:53
• hey guys, im new to head shaving and this site, so thought id ask some experienced head shavers for advice on how often should i look at changing my blade, i use the headblade shaver if tha comes into it at all, thanks
• #1 by Thunderbroom on 12 Feb, 2008 09:57
• Great question and welcome to the forum from a fellow noob!
  
  I was thinking this same thing the other day.
• #2 by Mikekoz13 on 12 Feb, 2008 10:26
• Welcome to the Forum Sheldon! I seem to get about a week of good shaves from the HB triples.... but please realize that I used to have MPB so there is virtually no hair on top to help dull the blade!
• #3 by schro on 12 Feb, 2008 10:31
• ever week to 10 days using atra generics (twin blade) for the Head Blade Classic and a Schick Extreme3 for the face.
• #4 by sheldon on 12 Feb, 2008 10:33
• thanks for that,just so i know how many blades to get in advance as i live in Whitby in the UK which is a little fishing town with little shops where i cant get the blades i need,so need to buy a few  in advance when i go to a town or order on the net, thanks
• #5 by Tyler on 12 Feb, 2008 12:11
• I use the Sensor Excel blades on my HeadBlade and change them every Monday.
• #6 by PigPen on 12 Feb, 2008 12:54
• I get just about a week, maybe a little more. The reason I think, is that I switch off between two HeadBlade Sports. Yeah, I have two of 'em. I have two classics also......so maybe I obsess just a wee bit. Anyway, I usually switch off everyday. Maybe it's just in my head too, but I like it.
• #7 by Medic aka Rocko on 12 Feb, 2008 13:11
• Quote from: PigPen on 12 Feb, 2008 12:54

  I get just about a week, maybe a little more. The reason I think, is that I switch off between two HeadBlade Sports. Yeah, I have two of 'em. I have two classics also......so maybe I obsess just a wee bit. Anyway, I usually switch off everyday. Maybe it's just in my head too, but I like it.
  

  
  Pigpen, you should put one in each hand when you shave.  Then you'd finish twice as fast and the blades would last twice as long.
• #8 by Medic aka Rocko on 12 Feb, 2008 13:15
• To answer the question, I'm getting right around 16 days (daily shaver) out of both the generic Gilette Atra's and the Fusion blades (touchup and face).  This since I started drying them and pouring about a capful of rubbing alcohol over them when finished.  I really think it helps.
  
• #9 by Koaa2 on 12 Feb, 2008 17:18
• I started drying my blade also, I think it extends the use by about half. I have no real proof, but seems to be working. I dry blow through it and dry it with bath towel.
• #10 by Deadbob on 13 Feb, 2008 03:35
• I too switch between 2 HB sports (one at my house, the other at my girlfriends)
  
  I find myself changing blades about every 2 weeks, so if I stuck with 1 HB, it'd be weekly. I also use Sensor Excel carts
• #11 by Thunderbroom on 13 Feb, 2008 05:53
• Weekly?!?
   
  
  When shaving my face, I'll go months without changing the blades.  I was thinking maybe once a month.  I'm gonna have to rethink the blades I use (HB Triples).  I think I should go with Atra Generics if they appear to last about the same time as the HB Triples.
• #12 by sheldon on 13 Feb, 2008 12:17
• thanks guys,really given me an idea of what to expect,loving pigpens enthusiasm with all the headblades! great to hear ha   
• #13 by PigPen on 13 Feb, 2008 16:57
• Quote from: sheldon on 13 Feb, 2008 12:17

  thanks guys,really given me an idea of what to expect,loving pigpens enthusiasm with all the headblades! great to hear ha   
  

  
  Wife thinks I'm a bit off my rocker when it comes to the HB stuff.
  Hell, I'm a bit off my rocker anyway!
• #14 by nomad on 13 Feb, 2008 18:49
• I do the weekly route myself but its going to depend on how you care for your blades and how much your cutting down.