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How often do you change your razor blade? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 1 year ago by Auduras to c/asklemmy

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I'm a Male who doesn't have a thick beard or much facial hair. At best, I get a small stubble on my cheeks, where my moustache can grow a bit more. I can easily shave my cheeks without any cream or prep, moustache I'd generally have to soften up the hairs for a good shave.

Generally, I use the razor for a few "shaves" which can last a few weeks. Since there isn't much hair, it doesn't dull as easily. I'll change it out after I feel its getting slightly dull or when I realize that it's been a while since I last changed it.

Curious as to what others do or if there are things I'm potentially overlooking (e.g. hygienic reasons to change more frequently).

Also - I recently switched to a single blade, straight razor.

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[–] Fondots 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I use a double edge safety razor with feather blades, I shave my head but not my beard except for a little cleanup on the cheeks and such.

On average I shave about twice a week, and usually get about 2 weeks out of a blade, so about 4 shaves. I could probably squeeze another 1 or 2 out of them if I needed to, but I usually feel like they're starting to get a bit dull by that point.

[–] tty5 3 points 1 year ago

Same setup, a bit more shaves - I'd say 6 on average

[–] gameboyhomeboy 2 points 1 year ago

There's more of us than I thought lol. I use Astra blades though. I change mine out every two or three shaves.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I get 3-4 out of feather, and about 5-6 out of my Shark Chrome.

[–] RecursiveParadox 1 points 1 year ago

double edge safety razor with feather blades

This is the way to do it. Before I grew my beard I shaved every day, maybe skipping a weekend day (I have a moderate, but not heavy beard). A Feather blade lasted me about three shaves comfortably, but I could make it go five if I were traveling for a week. Three was optimal.

Now I only trim my cheeks and the "neckbeard" area below my real beard every two or thee days, and the same Feather lasts about three weeks I'd say? Maybe four?

No matter what, ditch the cartridges! They were literally invented as a scam; they are worse for your skin; and they are far easier to operate than people make it out to be.