Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: scotty23 on March 11, 2012, 06:58:52 PM
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hey guys. i have been on the site for a few years now but just recently started browsing the forums again. I asked this same question before but hopefully get more feedback this time. I have thick hair and shave my head and face every other day. I use the mach 3 razor blades and shave with the grain. I use one brand new full razor blade each time I shave. I have seen some posts on here where some guys have a blade last up to 1 month. Does anyone on here use a new blade each time they shave ? Its getting kind of expensive and wondering if there is another blade I should be using or any other suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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I use my mach3 razor blade every other day for at least 2 months by re-sharpening it... Brother try this site, this might give you idea on how i did it...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADaRIqy0Dc
Happy shaving man O0 O0 O0
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I use the same blade for about a week.
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You don't mention why you change the blade each time other than to say you have thick hair. Have you tried using the same blade a second or third time?
I shave daily and get a week out of a Fusion blade. Only by the last day do I notice any real tugging or pulling.
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I'm also curcurious if you've tried the blade for more than one cutting. That would be expensive.
I'm using a Fusion everyday and have been getting at least 21 times the longevity of you.
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I've been using the 2 blade sensor excel for 3 days to a week at a time. They are about $1.50/ea so I don't mind changing them that often. I like the 3 blade because it seems less irritating but I don't think it does any better. It seems like the blades are too close and just doesn't do a better job but I don't think it's worse either. Hopefully, one day, I'll find something that works well and consistent.
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hey.
I'm using Gillette Blue 3, and it rocks. at the very beginning I used to change te blade after only 4 days, but now I'm down to 10. And I have a full head of hair.
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I use sensors and shave 6 days a week, I normally get 3 to 4 shaves out of each, and the sensors don't cost too much either! I still need to look into how to sharpen them though.
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I use Magnum M5 cartridges which I change once a week on Sunday. I shave daily. I used gillete fusion pro glide earlier but the M5 were cheaper and I liked them better. Package of four cartridges cost me $5.88 at my neighborhood grocery store.
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I use the CVS brand of the magnum blades because I can't find magnum any more. 4-pack is around $8 which cheap compared to the named brand cartridges. I rinse them with alcohol when done and can get two weeks of use with shaving everyday.
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There is quiet a bunch of info re sharpening blades in the forum. I once replied to a similar post.
Some are using jeans to sharpen the blades, probably all of us have heard about that by now. I have to admit, I tried it. I really can't say if it has had any effect as I combined it with other procedures that work well for me.
I do rinse the blade with alcohol and let it dry. After I rest it on a blade sharpener. The thing I use is called the 'Blade Master' (www.blade-master.de)
It is a German patent. I don't recall how I came across this, but I get the feeling that it really works. Their site is in German but seeing a few pics you will know what it is about. I bought it from a German ebay seller, pretty sure some of them are willing to ship this thing overseas.
By the way, i have nothing to do with them, so I will not tell you where and from what seller to buy it, I'm just sharing my experienes with you.
Today is the 4th Monday in a row I'm using the same Sensor Excel blade. With an almost everyday shave that must be around 20 to 25 shaves with this blade already. I still get it baby smooth but will eventually use a new blade by the end of the week.
I recently started using a brush to shave, man what a difference. Achieving good results is a combo between a bit of everything.
Wow, this must have been my longest post by far since joining the forum
By the way, today is my birthday, so I wish you all a great day
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I recently started using a brush to shave, man what a difference. Achieving good results is a combo between a bit of everything.
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By the way, today is my birthday, so I wish you all a great day
Many happy returns--and yes, adding a brush to the technique is one of the biggest single positive additions I have experienced too. I have two, one for the travel pack that I use with cake shaving soap to avoid TSA problems when flying, and one at home for the HS.
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Wow thats a lot of expensive blades , ive had same fusion bladeforover a month shave head and beard daily itsstill sharp
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I'm also curcurious if you've tried the blade for more than one cutting. That would be expensive.
I'm using a Fusion everyday and have been getting at least 21 times the longevity of you.
the blue strip on the blade goes white which means i need to replace it correct ?
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I've been using the 2 blade sensor excel for 3 days to a week at a time. They are about $1.50/ea so I don't mind changing them that often. I like the 3 blade because it seems less irritating but I don't think it does any better. It seems like the blades are too close and just doesn't do a better job but I don't think it's worse either. Hopefully, one day, I'll find something that works well and consistent.
ya i wish i could get as much use out the blade as u haha. the way i shave my head is probably wrong. i do one strip then dip the blade in hot water, rub the hair off on a towel then do the next strip of hair. is this the proper way to shave or should i not be cleaning the hair off using a towel ?
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I recently started using a brush to shave, man what a difference. Achieving good results is a combo between a bit of everything.
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By the way, today is my birthday, so I wish you all a great day
Many happy returns--and yes, adding a brush to the technique is one of the biggest single positive additions I have experienced too. I have two, one for the travel pack that I use with cake shaving soap to avoid TSA problems when flying, and one at home for the HS.
alright man thanks for the info. happy bday btw !!
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valido- Happy birthday! P@^
I shave my head and face with the Magnum M5 about 3-5 days a week and typically get about 12-15 or so smooth shaves out of a single blade. I use the blue jean method of re-sharpening my blades (though I use my forearm or a towel) and it really seems to work. I also dry the blade after I'm done shaving. Drying the blade with air and/or alcohol seems to be the biggest factor in the re-usability of my razors.
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Happy Birthday Valido!
To the OP: As you know by now, you really don't have to get rid of your cartridge after just one shave. I'm pretty sure that even our 'friends' at Gillette would agree that you can and should be getting several shaves from a cartridge.
I use one razor for my head and a different one for my face. I shave every other day and I change blades every two weeks.
Also learning how to sharpen your blades against your palm may help to make them last a bit longer.
I know I am just repeating a lot of what has already been stated by the sly brethren, I just wanted to chime in with a Happy Birthday for Valido without hijacking the thread! O:O
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I'm also curcurious if you've tried the blade for more than one cutting. That would be expensive.
I'm using a Fusion everyday and have been getting at least 21 times the longevity of you.
the blue strip on the blade goes white which means i need to replace it correct ?
I never pay attention to that strip, especially as how quickly it goes white depends on what you're shaving with. When I was using Gillette shaving gel that strip would last a few shaves, but when I started using Pacific shaving oil and King of Shaves Alphagel instead it'd go white in a single day. Usually 1 Fusion cartridge lasts me a week.