blade changing frequency

[sheldon]

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

[Thunderbroom]

Great question and welcome to the forum from a fellow noob!

I was thinking this same thing the other day.

[Mikekoz13]

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!

[schro]

ever week to 10 days using atra generics (twin blade) for the Head Blade Classic and a Schick Extreme3 for the face.

[sheldon]

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

[Tyler]

I use the Sensor Excel blades on my HeadBlade and change them every Monday.

[PigPen]

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.

[Medic aka Rocko]

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.

[Medic aka Rocko]

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.

[Koaa2]

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.

[Deadbob]

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

[Thunderbroom]

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.

[sheldon]

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

[PigPen]

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!

[nomad]

I do the weekly route myself but its going to depend on how you care for your blades and how much your cutting down.