How many razor blades do you use monthly?

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by venom0706, Feb 12, 2014.

  1. Cool Breeze

    Cool Breeze Sushi Shaver

    If I don't use my str8's all month I'll go through 11 or 12 de's, same with se's. I get 2 good shaves and 1 ok shave out of a disposable blade, de or carbon se.
     
  2. Shaver X

    Shaver X Well-Known Member

    It depends on which blades I use. Most blades give me three shaves per blade. The ASR store brand blades in CVS give me five, as do a few others. The Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinums give me 12-14 shaves per blade.
     
  3. BigMark

    BigMark Tests razors by shaving Wookies

    I shave every other day and toss the blade after 3 uses , with the Reds at least. I have to see how long a Lab can last me., Hopefully the same. If so, I know this is off topic, but I have enough blades to last me over 3 years.
     
  4. Jasman

    Jasman Well-Known Member

    I get from 3 to 5 shaves from a blade, so 6 - 10 blades is expected. I could theoretically see 5, but theory and practice haven't become synonymous yet.
     
  5. LookingGlass

    LookingGlass Well-Known Member

    I generally change the blade every three shaves. The type of blades I use are fairly inexpensive (Personna Reds, Astra Plats, Derbys, Gillette Yellows/Blues, Blue Birds) so I don't push. I have tried Feathers which went ~5/6 but have given them to my son. These bad boys are just too sharp for me...I generally look like I came out on the short end of a knife fight after using them. :signs131:
     
  6. The_Dude_Abides

    The_Dude_Abides Active Member

    I'm a daily, three-pass shaver. New blade goes in Saturday and I get seven comfortable shaves with it. I should mention these are the Gillette/Wilkinson blades. When I was using the Gillette Blacks, I could go two weeks between blades replacement.
     
  7. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    I go through 4-6 double edge blades and 1-2 single edge blades per month. The straights and Rolls razors can be honed and will last forever.
     
  8. Lexicon Devil

    Lexicon Devil the Liberace of shaving

    At least four and up to eight or possibly ten depending on which blades I am using. Vikings sword and Personna Blues are one a week for me. Most other blades I change after two or three uses.
     
  9. BIllyBowlegs

    BIllyBowlegs Well-Known Member

    I generally try for 3 shaves per blade, which is 1 per week for me. But that third shave is usually a bit of a struggle for my skin. It doesn't bother me if after two shaves I switch to something fresh, so many blades out there to try!!! :)
     
  10. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    I shave everyday and get 2-3 shaves per blade so 12-15 per month since I shave again if I have and night appointment.
     
  11. machinist

    machinist New Member

    1 a day
     
  12. aubug

    aubug Member

    4 to 6 blades a month average depending on brand of blade. I always do three passes per shave.
     
  13. DLreno

    DLreno Well-Known Member

    I am a 3-and-out man. So I'd say 10 blades/mo.
     
  14. jeraldgordon

    jeraldgordon TSD's Mascot

    Depends on my whims and which razor I'm using. Some razors I use Feathers - 4-5 shaves. Some I use Astra - 2 shaves, Some Personna - 3 shaves. Depending on the mix, probably average 10 blades/month. I'm set for years!
     
  15. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    If I use the DE all week (which is rare now - trying to learn to use the straight) then 2-3 per week, or 8-12 per month.
    But, if I can ever learn to hone and strop without killing the fresh hone, then 0 per week.
     
  16. goodmoodmike

    goodmoodmike Member

    5-7 blades, 3 pass shaves, and shaving 5-6 days a week
     
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  17. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Around 10-13. I try to only use a blade 3 times, but I'll lose track sometimes. When in doubt, I throw them out. I'd rather throw one away a day early than a day late.
     
  18. Redmond

    Redmond Member

    Also 1 blade per week, 4-5 per month.
     
  19. otherstar

    otherstar Rodney Dangerfield of TSD

    I use about 6, between two razors.
     
  20. markjnewcomb

    markjnewcomb Well-Known Member

    Same for me.

    2 days / blade
    28 day month = 14 blades
    31 day month = 15.5 blades
     

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