How often do you switch out your razor blades? - Page 2

JAG · 11-13-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by samifan24

I was just thinking about this the other day. I'd say I switch blades every three or four weeks. I use an electric sometimes, too, but I find that it doesn't give as close of a shave. I've been thinking of picking up a quality electric like the Remington MS2-390 because I saw it Consumer Reports gave it a good score. Can anyone recommend a good electric in that price range ($40-$100)?

Can't recall exactly what the price was, but I'm pretty sure when I bought it it was within your above range:

hxxp://www.remington-products.com/mensshavers/fs_ms2-390.htm

Had it probably a year or so, best one I've ever had.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-13-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

*DOLA*
Why the hell would anyone want a vibrating razor?
Ive never used one but it seems like a bad idea.

(and Im talking about the Mach 3 dildo model not the electrics)

Frankly, a dildo is better when it vibrates. I didn't know that until my wife exchanged my anniversary gift to her three years in a row.

Senator · 11-13-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Shave daily with a Mach 3.
Rinse the blade in alcohol after each use (same principal as the hair dryer but doesnt ruin the rubber strip) I can consistently get 3 months out of a blade.

Hair Cut every other Monday

Just normal rubbing alcohol?

I have to replace my Mach III blades every 3 days. I have to shave twice back to back each morning, and by 3pm I need to shave again. It is costing me thousands. Sad thing is, my skin hurts because it is so sensitive. Cursed.

terpkristin · 11-13-2008, 06:24 PM

I usually do every 2-3 weeks, at the same time I change my contact lenses (it's a convenient point to remember). I shave my legs ~3 times per week, using Skintimate shave gel.

/tk

CU Tiger · 11-13-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Senator

Just normal rubbing alcohol?

I have to replace my Mach III blades every 3 days. I have to shave twice back to back each morning, and by 3pm I need to shave again. It is costing me thousands. Sad thing is, my skin hurts because it is so sensitive. Cursed.

Yep...normal alcohol.
The principal is, supposedly the razor doesnt dull from hair but from water sitting on the exposed edge and causing rust/oxidation and pitting the metal. So you can blow your razor dry, but it messes up thee rubber strip and wakes the wife at 4AM, or you can just dump some alcohol on there to evaporate the H2O

Groundhog · 11-13-2008, 07:06 PM

I can sometimes go maybe a three weeks to a month before changing my mach 3 blades.

I tried the quatro the other day, man, for some reason it gave me a terrible shave - 30 minutes after finishing I could feel and see stubble, and I'm not really all that hairy.

airulf · 11-15-2008, 08:23 AM

I just read about a new product hitting the market in Denmark just now.

It is called a "Razorpit".

It is invented by a Danish engineer. He wondered what made blades go dull so quick. He found out, that the blade was fine, but a layer of hair, skin and soap caused the blade to become dull.

He then invented this razorpit thing. Basically it is a piece of silicone. You put a little soap on in and then rub the razor on it, in the opposite direction of when you shave. The soft silicone then makes contact with the blade and remove the layers from it.

The razorpit is formed, so that it also can be used as the holder for your razor.

The razorpit should increase life of razorblades, so it would last for 150 shaves. The razorpit it self is also made of materials that you can recycle.

I haven't been able to find any articles in english, but it is hitting the market in Denmark right now.

When the product will be available in The US, Europe and the rest of the world is not known.

In Denmark it costs Dkr 169 $25-30.

http://www.razorpit.com/ (in Danish)

MrDNA · 07-06-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward64

After shaving, I blow-dry my razor to prolong its life ... it works for me.

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I've been doing this since I read this post and it's been working really well. However, I see now that if I had read FURTHER, rubbing alcohol seems to work even better and w/o destroying the moisture strip.

DaddyTorgo · 07-06-2009, 01:48 PM

i've been using the same fusion blade for like...maybe two months? it's phenomenal. but it's definately time to change it.

i got my dad a little $20 "razor sharpener" thing ("as seen on tv") for father's day that claims to get you 200 shaves with the same razor blade - he said he used it and it works well but i'm not sure...will try for myself

DaddyTorgo · 07-06-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by airulf

I just read about a new product hitting the market in Denmark just now.

It is called a "Razorpit".

It is invented by a Danish engineer. He wondered what made blades go dull so quick. He found out, that the blade was fine, but a layer of hair, skin and soap caused the blade to become dull.

He then invented this razorpit thing. Basically it is a piece of silicone. You put a little soap on in and then rub the razor on it, in the opposite direction of when you shave. The soft silicone then makes contact with the blade and remove the layers from it.

The razorpit is formed, so that it also can be used as the holder for your razor.

The razorpit should increase life of razorblades, so it would last for 150 shaves. The razorpit it self is also made of materials that you can recycle.

I haven't been able to find any articles in english, but it is hitting the market in Denmark right now.

When the product will be available in The US, Europe and the rest of the world is not known.

In Denmark it costs Dkr 169 $25-30.

RazorPit - Den patenterede verdensnyhed (in Danish)

can't you buy a bunch and ship them over here to us? that'd be real helpful

ohhh - just noticed the date on this post. oh well...lol

NoSkillz · 07-06-2009, 01:50 PM

I use the Mach 3 as well and shave pretty much every day.

I get about two months out of each blade and just change it out when the white strip is gone.

JeeberD · 07-06-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

can't you buy a bunch and ship them over here to us? that'd be real helpful

ohhh - just noticed the date on this post. oh well...lol

http://www.razorpit.com/shopping_cart.html

sterlingice · 07-06-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

i've been using the same fusion blade for like...maybe two months? it's phenomenal. but it's definately time to change it.

i got my dad a little $20 "razor sharpener" thing ("as seen on tv") for father's day that claims to get you 200 shaves with the same razor blade - he said he used it and it works well but i'm not sure...will try for myself

I'm curious now that we're a little after the fact or some mentions in this thread, if people have tried this or the alcohol trick or anything else to squeeze more life out of their razors. What has worked or what hasn't?

SI

RomaGoth · 07-06-2009, 02:27 PM

I shave twice a week and change the blade maybe once a month. My wife bought me a Gillette Fusion for Christmas but I have not opened it yet.

lordscarlet · 07-06-2009, 02:50 PM

I keep meaning to bump this thread as well -- I've been doing the alcohol trick mentioned earlier and it has dramatically increased the life of my blades.

sterlingice · 07-06-2009, 03:17 PM

Do you just pour it on there or use something like a q-trip to swab it?

SI

DaddyTorgo · 07-06-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

I'm curious now that we're a little after the fact or some mentions in this thread, if people have tried this or the alcohol trick or anything else to squeeze more life out of their razors. What has worked or what hasn't?

SI

i haven't been using alcohol but i've been patting it dry. may pick up some rubbing alcohol but also want to try the sharpener thing

lordscarlet · 07-06-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Do you just pour it on there or use something like a q-trip to swab it?

SI

I just pour it over it, but I don't know what others do. A q-tip seems like an overly tedious process. The point of the alcohol, I believe, is to neatly dry off the water.

Logan · 07-06-2009, 03:37 PM

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I Don't Shave Yet 1 1.14%

sup shorty!

Schmidty · 07-06-2009, 03:41 PM

The Quattro is the first razor that didn't tear my face to ribbons. I've been using it for like 3-4 years. I wouldn't even try anything else.

As far as electric razors- I tried one for a couple weeks years ago, and I got such a rash from the metal, I looked likean apple.

MikeVic · 07-06-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

The Quattro is the first razor that didn't tear my face to ribbons. I've been using it for like 3-4 years. I wouldn't even try anything else.

As far as electric razors- I tried one for a couple weeks years ago, and I got such a rash from the metal, I looked likean apple.

I liked the Quattro, but I like the Fusion even better. Didn't like Mach 3. Apples have rashes...? Maybe you should ask your sister for some help?

StLee · 07-06-2009, 07:27 PM

I can't vote in this poll, either, since I haven't changed my razor blade in at least six months. It isn't as sharp as it once was, obviously, but I usually shave every 2-3 days, depending on what I have going on, and it works fine. Also to add, I have a mustache and goatee, so I don't have as big or rough of an area to shave.

Grammaticus · 07-06-2009, 08:48 PM

I use a Braun Pulsonic and it was the best shaving purchase I ever made. Use it every day and will change the cutting block at 18 months as suggested. It is the only electric that I have had where I don't EVER need a razor for spots the electrics don't get well.

View Poll Results: How often do you switch out your razor blades?
Every Day	0	0%
Every 2-3 Days	4	4.04%
Every 4-7 Days	6	6.06%
Every 7-14 Days	10	10.10%
Every 14-21 Days	21	21.21%
Every 21 Days to a Month	45	45.45%
I Don't Shave Yet	1	1.01%
Electric Razors need to switch out the blades?	12	12.12%
Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

11-13-2008, 06:24 PM	#54
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	I usually do every 2-3 weeks, at the same time I change my contact lenses (it's a convenient point to remember). I shave my legs ~3 times per week, using Skintimate shave gel. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

11-13-2008, 07:06 PM	#56
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I can sometimes go maybe a three weeks to a month before changing my mach 3 blades. I tried the quatro the other day, man, for some reason it gave me a terrible shave - 30 minutes after finishing I could feel and see stubble, and I'm not really all that hairy. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

11-15-2008, 08:23 AM	#57
airulf H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Odense, Denmark	I just read about a new product hitting the market in Denmark just now. It is called a "Razorpit". It is invented by a Danish engineer. He wondered what made blades go dull so quick. He found out, that the blade was fine, but a layer of hair, skin and soap caused the blade to become dull. He then invented this razorpit thing. Basically it is a piece of silicone. You put a little soap on in and then rub the razor on it, in the opposite direction of when you shave. The soft silicone then makes contact with the blade and remove the layers from it. The razorpit is formed, so that it also can be used as the holder for your razor. The razorpit should increase life of razorblades, so it would last for 150 shaves. The razorpit it self is also made of materials that you can recycle. I haven't been able to find any articles in english, but it is hitting the market in Denmark right now. When the product will be available in The US, Europe and the rest of the world is not known. In Denmark it costs Dkr 169 $25-30. http://www.razorpit.com/ (in Danish) __________________ Umpire of Mermaid Bowl XVIII and XX Last edited by airulf : 11-15-2008 at 08:24 AM.

07-06-2009, 01:48 PM	#59
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i've been using the same fusion blade for like...maybe two months? it's phenomenal. but it's definately time to change it. i got my dad a little $20 "razor sharpener" thing ("as seen on tv") for father's day that claims to get you 200 shaves with the same razor blade - he said he used it and it works well but i'm not sure...will try for myself __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

07-06-2009, 01:50 PM	#61
NoSkillz College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Catharines, Canada	I use the Mach 3 as well and shave pretty much every day. I get about two months out of each blade and just change it out when the white strip is gone. __________________ MY CURRENT FM19 DYNASTY - FM19: "Ludere causa Ludendi - To Play for the Sake of Playing" - Queen's Park FC (Scottish League Two) MY OLD FM11 DYNASTY - FM11: From Semi-Pro Minnows to the EPL - Dover Athletic FC My Personal Blog - Now on the Tee - Golf, Sports, Poker, Life 2006 GOLDEN SCRIBE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST 'OTHER SPORT' DYNASTY - EHM2005: Sharpening Swords in Buffalo

07-06-2009, 02:50 PM	#65
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	I keep meaning to bump this thread as well -- I've been doing the alcohol trick mentioned earlier and it has dramatically increased the life of my blades. __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

07-06-2009, 03:17 PM	#66
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Do you just pour it on there or use something like a q-trip to swab it? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

07-06-2009, 03:41 PM	#70
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	The Quattro is the first razor that didn't tear my face to ribbons. I've been using it for like 3-4 years. I wouldn't even try anything else. As far as electric razors- I tried one for a couple weeks years ago, and I got such a rash from the metal, I looked likean apple. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross Last edited by Schmidty : 07-06-2009 at 03:45 PM.

07-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#72
StLee High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Daegu, Korea	I can't vote in this poll, either, since I haven't changed my razor blade in at least six months. It isn't as sharp as it once was, obviously, but I usually shave every 2-3 days, depending on what I have going on, and it works fine. Also to add, I have a mustache and goatee, so I don't have as big or rough of an area to shave. __________________ Lifelong fan of LSU sports and Saints football! ------------ Author of NCAA 128: Battle to ONE: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=85730 Softball in Korea 1 and 2: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...softball+korea + http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/...ad.php?t=83736

07-06-2009, 08:48 PM	#73
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	I use a Braun Pulsonic and it was the best shaving purchase I ever made. Use it every day and will change the cutting block at 18 months as suggested. It is the only electric that I have had where I don't EVER need a razor for spots the electrics don't get well.

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