Poll: How long do you go before you change your blade?

Muadib

Lifer
May 30, 2000
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I use the Mach 3 and go about 5 days before I change blades. Am I wasting money, or is that about right?
 

IndyJaws

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Nov 24, 2000
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I've got a heavy beard and generally change it every 7-10 days. It also depends how much Mrs. IndyJaws uses it during that time :(

I've found that time frame is the best combination of comfort and fiscal responsibility ;)
 

Hossenfeffer

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Jul 16, 2000
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You can always store the razor in an oil solution. There's at least one product on the market to do this. Ends up to be a similar cost, but your blades last longer.
 

Haircut

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Apr 23, 2000
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I change every three months or so, but then I only shave about once a week. :)
 

Ciber

Platinum Member
Nov 20, 2000
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lol i shave once.....and throw away the mach 3 blade.....guess im wasting money :p
 

cyclistca

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Dec 5, 2000
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Wow once a week. I change mine on average every three weeks and I shave almost every day. No wonder I cut myself so much :Q.
 

JC

Diamond Member
Feb 1, 2000
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If you keep your razor in a pyramid, it will never dull.
Don't you know about pyramid power????
 

apoppin

Lifer
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I shave 5-6 times a week (not on work days off), have a normal beard and change my blade (blue Gillette Twin) evey 30-60 days whether I need to or not. I have gone 3 months with just one blade (but it was getting dull by then).

Since I shave in the shower with soap - at the end of the shower - my beard is really soft (I also use hair conditoner on it if I am in a hurry). When I shaved over the sink with commercial lather (without softening it first), I changed my blades every 3-5 days.
 

Odoacer

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Jun 30, 2001
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I use a electric. But it doesnt cut very close, i think i should get a razor.

Only 15 years old though, I still have time to let it grow.
 

kag

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May 21, 2001
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I change it when I need to push too hard for it to cut....

but has anyone ever tried the new Braun electric razor? I wonder if it does a good job......... like are there electric razors that shaves as close as hand razors?