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Offline sheldon

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blade changing frequency
« on: February 12, 2008, 09:53:23 AM »
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
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2008, 09:57:44 AM »
Great question and welcome to the forum from a fellow noob!

I was thinking this same thing the other day.
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2008, 10:26:07 AM »
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!
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2008, 10:31:09 AM »
ever week to 10 days using atra generics (twin blade) for the Head Blade Classic and a Schick Extreme3 for the face.
« Last Edit: February 13, 2008, 06:35:49 AM by schro »
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2008, 10:33:48 AM »
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
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2008, 12:11:05 PM »
I use the Sensor Excel blades on my HeadBlade and change them every Monday.
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2008, 12:54:44 PM »
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.
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2008, 01:11:26 PM »
Quote from: PigPen on February 12, 2008, 12:54:44 PM
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. ;D
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2008, 01:15:27 PM »
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. O0
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2008, 05:18:28 PM »
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.
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2008, 03:35:13 AM »
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
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2008, 05:53:46 AM »
Weekly?!?
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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.
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2008, 12:17:00 PM »
thanks guys,really given me an idea of what to expect,loving pigpens enthusiasm with all the headblades! great to hear ha   O0
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2008, 04:57:35 PM »
Quote from: sheldon on February 13, 2008, 12:17:00 PM
thanks guys,really given me an idea of what to expect,loving pigpens enthusiasm with all the headblades! great to hear ha   O0

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!
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Re: blade changing frequency
« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2008, 06:49:41 PM »
I do the weekly route myself but its going to depend on how you care for your blades and how much your cutting down.
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