Prolonging the life of a razor blade - page 2 -

• #15 by SBG on 12 Dec, 2006 11:35
• if it's cost of the cartridges that is your concern for preserving the 'razor' longer, may I suggest using a DE instead of your regular Mx or Fusion?
  
  It'll take a tiny bit of practice but it'll shave just as close (if not a lot closer) with a lot less irritation and will in general be a lot softer on your skin. (at least that's my experience with single blade systems vs multiblades)
• #16 by jusbnme on 26 Mar, 2007 13:44
• Quote from: SBG on 12 Dec, 2006 11:35

  if it's cost of the cartridges that is your concern for preserving the 'razor' longer, may I suggest using a DE instead of your regular Mx or Fusion?
  
  It'll take a tiny bit of practice but it'll shave just as close (if not a lot closer) with a lot less irritation and will in general be a lot softer on your skin. (at least that's my experience with single blade systems vs multiblades)
  

  
  Hey SBG, or anyone other sly bros. out there that know, what is a "DE" blade?  You mention it in this post. 
• #17 by Tyler on 26 Mar, 2007 14:48
• DE = Double Edge
  
  Here's an example:
  
  
• #18 by jusbnme on 26 Mar, 2007 14:49
• Thanks Tyler.  I appreciate it.  I have seen these around before.