Hi all, Silly question, Does the blade ever get flipped or just do I just use it the way it is and then toss if after 4 or so shaves? I see some blades have numbers at on all 4 corners for 1 - 4. Just curious. Pete.
Ive asked this many a time...consensus is that you dont need to flip it...just use until its dull like normal
You should never flip anyone off! It is rude and only causes other people to get angry with you! Wait.. flipping DE blades? Umm.. nah.. I don't do that.
I bet the numbers had something to do with the old honable DE blades. I rotate my blades, from one razor to another. I don't pay attention to the numbers though.
I don't flip.......but for some reason I always find myself loading the blades with the numbers "1" & "2" face-up in the razor
Never have flipped any of them for any reason. I am getting them for $.15. When its that cheap why bother. If you are only getting four days out of a blade, might be a good ifdea to try a different brand of blade.
Just because you get 4 days out of a blade does not mean that the blade is not the right blade for you. The longevity of the blade varies for every individual. If I get excellent results with a blade that only lasts three days then that is the blade I want to use. For the $ per blade you can afford to change blades frequently. When I shave with a DE I changed blades every 3-5 days. Why would I want to strech the blade that was getting dull anyways. Raf
+1. If the blade gives you a perfect shave but only lasts say.. two days then that is the blade you go for. Longevity should be one of the least concerns your have, performance is always #1.
