bothib
Interesting, bt my blades last me for two months before I even think about chaning them. I do have a soft beard.
pmshah
I figured out an extremely simple method of making the blades last for months on end. Don't shave !!. No jokes apart I shave immediately after taking a shower. Don't even need any fancy shaving foam. Regular bath soap lightly applied does the trick. BTW soap is only for the razor to glide easily on the face and not cut your self. Does absolutely nothing to make the beard soft.
Been shaving for 60 years and found that currently BIC is by far THE BEST disposable razor around, bar none.
guzmanchinky
Yup, I shave my head and my face, go through razors way too quickly.
ted
How exactly is one material 50 times softer than another material? wouldn't 1 times softer be zero softness? Nonsensical?
Pablo
As a consumable product, no one making them has the slightest interest in making them last longer. Mine usually go two or three months before getting bad enough to swap them out. I use 5 blade cartridges from a major manufacturer, and shave in the shower 7 days a week. They last a decent time, but cost a small fortune. Whatever soap I happen to be using... no commercial foam or lotion. I've always suspected those have ingredients that speed up the blade wear process.
Aross
I've been using Atra and Atra Plus blades for as long as they have been available and they last on average about 1 month before needing replacement. Over the years blades/cartridges have become more and more expensive. I hope this will not become another excuse to increase prices.
Robert Hebert
When razor blade manufacturers began reducing volume of the lubricant strip(s) on each razor a few decades ago is when the longevity of the blades reduced proportionally because the lubricant also contained oils that reduced rusting... Even stainless steel rusts... The rust is just the same color as the original steel. Keeping your blades dry between shaves will increase their life... Even fresh new blades rust if not protected from moisture.
dalerhayes
Have been using the same blade for 2 years since I bought a razorpit. Requires 20 seconds of sharpening at each use while the water is heating up.
John Strube
If you really want to up your shave game, and save money at the same time. Ditch the multi blade razors and go back to what our grandfathers used. The double edge safety razor. The best blade I have found is the Gillette Platinum. You get less ingrown hairs, a smoother face, and the things cost about a buck each. There are many razors to choose from, mild to aggressive. Give it a shot.
Ralf Biernacki
The manufacturers make money selling replacement blades. As a matter of fact, Gillette was the company that pioneered this approach to sales, which is now used for computer printers among other things; sell the main item at a loss, than more than make up for it by overpricing the refills. Thus the makers of these razors would be shooting themselves in the foot by introducing durable blades; their business model relies on making the least durable blades the market will bear. They will buy this discovery and all associated patents, then bury them.