How many shaves do you get from one blade?

[OldGreyGuy]

Two to three depending on how it feels after the second shave.

Blades are cheap.

 

[tattewell]

I voted 4, but its a slightly stacked question because it depends on the blade. But for me with my daily setup (Slim adjustable with a Persona Red) 4 is the ticket. I could do more, but I like a fresh blade after that.

 

[seymourtate]

Very good information it help me a lot thank you all

 

[camjr]

I shave daily, and have no problem going a full 7 days, changing blades each Sunday morning.

 

[Foyle]

I change my blades every Wednesday and Sunday so- three to four shaves.

 

[trdjohn]

Usually get 4 shaves from a blade, sometimes I'll push it to a 5th if the 4th was still smooth...that's with Astra Platinums or Merkur if I have those laying around.

 

[sunbird]

I change my blade every Sunday, so that gives me 7 shaves. DE89 and Feather blade.

 

[Chuckaluck]

I get, as King Kong Bundy used to say; FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[retiredguns]

Current Personna 74 didn't even break in until 5-6 shaves and tonight was shave #24 and yet another BBS..
Yes, they are that good and I will be bummed when I use my 2 up.

 

[Icebear]

I can't vote as my pick is not available: "10 or more". I consistently get 2 weeks of shaves out of my blades. Current favorites are Ladas, Voshkods and Rapira with a Super Iridium now and then and a Polsilver for good measure. But pssst ... I use a secret sharpening device called magnet, don't tell anybody .

 

[apaguirre2]

2-3 for me. Merkur's seem to get better after the second shave and last 4+ shaves.

 

[Maxime D.]

This morning, I did my 6th shave with a Perma-Sharp super (The russian one), I think I can get another one out of it.

 

[brianw]

Since I only use SE's and straights I can't vote in your poll.

For Gems and Injector's - 7-12 per blade
For Straights - 2 to 3 months on a hone.

 

[giajmes]

Generally, 3 ... sometimes 4

 

[Maxime D.]

That's it, 7th shave this morning.

 

[roosclan]

Dorco = 6
Derby = 8 (yeah, I was surprised by that, too)
Feather = 6

I use a blade until it starts to pull when shaving ATG. I have wire whiskers, so I'm surprised I got 8 shaves out of Derby. I think it's partly due to finding the right razor with them. When I tried Derby blades with one razor, they hurt the first time I used them. Tried a different razor, and they work great!

I can use my Feathers in only one razor, my least aggressive Tech razor (pre-40's).

 

[musicman1951]

I did 8 once on the Med Preps and that showed me that 7 was enough.

 

[Theprofessor]

I use the treet durasharps and they're usually good for 3 multi pass shaves.
Dirt cheap too

 

[TheSC]

As everyone else says I think it depends on the person/blade. I shave my head and face; so far I have had the following.

Personna (blue/yellow Israel) - 4
Derby - 4 (if the blade is ok to begin with)

I just put in my first Asco blue box and man I was pleased with it. Curious to see how long it last.

 

[Valerius]

Depends on which blade I use, commonly 4 to 7 shaves. The longest running are Personna Lab Blues, followed by Gillette 7 o'clock yellows.