Is there a side to put the blades?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Steve G, Jan 7, 2018.

  1. Steve G

    Steve G Active Member

    Hello, I am new to wet shaving and I have a (probably) silly question:

    Is there a side you should put your blade in the razor?

    I am using Astra platinum blades fwiw.

    Thanks
     
  2. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    The short answer is no, it doesn't matter which side is facing up. Many blades will have numbers on them, but that is a quality control check from the factory. If they determine the blades are not up to standard they can check the number at the problem spot and know where to address the problem.
     
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  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Chris is correct.
     
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  4. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    Was there ever any doubt?:happy102:
     
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  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Chris and Steve are both correct.
     
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  6. Steve G

    Steve G Active Member

    got it thanks! :)
     
  7. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Just acknowledging superior intelligence, Chris.:rolleyes:
     
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  8. cmorris357

    cmorris357 catching flies.........

    I see @Jayaruh recognizes your intelligence for recognizing mine.:)
     
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  9. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Well said.
     
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  10. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I recognize the decrease in intelligence when I showed up. :happy093:
     
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  11. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I was confused when I got here. Do I understand now...?
     
  12. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    I feel smarter just stopping by this thread. Thanks guys!#
     
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  13. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Yes. It lays flat side down.

    ;)
     
  14. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    Wish a I had thought of that.

    You like your toast buttered on the left side?
     
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  15. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Is this a redhead joke in disguise?
     
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  16. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    [​IMG]
     
  17. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    You never know.
     
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  18. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    I never knew that! TSD to the rescue again!

    Herm
     
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  19. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    And that sure beats inside out!
     
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  20. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

    Article Team
    I was about to post that EXACT same thing...drat.
     
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