2 shaves to a blade and that's it

[The Pontificator]

Doesn't matter what the brand of blade, what the brand of soap, the length of time between shaves, or the temperature of water (I'm a cold water shaver).

The most I can get out of a blade is two shaves.

 

[Razorcan]

Everyone's face,skin,stubble is different.
So no surprises here.
Thankfully blades are among the cheapest commodities on earth.

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

Twice as many as the one-and-done shavers. Congrats.

 

[BigJ]

Whatever works is just fine!

 

[Cyanshine]

I also discovered that most blades only give me 2 shaves, some only 1. Don’t worry!

 

[Medivh]

Nothing wrong with that. I usually get 3 shaves from the blades that I like and use in my rotation and after that I have to force the blade to get a decent shave and it's not worth the trouble. Even with the Personna GEM blades it's almost impossible to get a good shave on the 4th use. With some blades I get 2 shaves while with others I change the blade right after a few strokes, because it's just not for me.

 

[MyOldKentuckyHome]

Other than vintage blades I've never been able to use a modern blade beyond three times - nothing wrong with two and toss - life's too short for uncomfortable shaves!

 

[dmshaver]

I generally get more shaves out of a blade than 3 shaves, but it doesn’t really matter how many we can get out of an inexpensive blade. Keep getting comfortable shaves & enjoy!

 

[South Dakota Guy]

Doesn't matter what the brand of blade, what the brand of soap, the length of time between shaves, or the temperature of water (I'm a cold water shaver).

The most I can get out of a blade is two shaves.

In your case then I would probably look for inexpensive blades that agree with you. I see that Amazon still has Astra SS blades for $7 per 100. No point buying expensive blades if they don't perform better than cheap ones.

 

[Ivo4u2]

Well I could never get more shaves out of a feather fhs either and blades are cheap so do not worry and enjoy the shave.

 

[luv2shave]

Shave till you feel like you want to toss it..as long as itd going in to a safe to dispose off blade bank and won't pollute our ever loving mother Earth !

 

[ZaphodZ]

Fortunately blades are cheap so no harm in frequent changes!!!

 

[cryhavoc]

If that is what works for you , then that sounds like a great plan!

 

[ajkel64]

What ever works for you. That is cool. I can usually get 7 shaves from most DE blades.

 

[StratMan]

must have a tough beard.. i only get 3-4 shaves per blade

 

[SharpieB]

2 shaves for me per blade 95% of the time. I will go 3 with Wizamets/Polsilvers and Personna Med Preps from time to time.

 

[Mouette]

I usually average about 5 shaves from a DE blades. However, with straights I don't seem to be getting the same mileage - 10 shaves and it's time for a refresh. Used to think it was my whiskers but with 5 out of a DE blade, it's probably more my technique, both stropping and shaving. Hopefully that will improve over time.
cheers
Andrew

 

[iShave415]

I might be in the same boat.
I just used a crystal blade for the 3rd time, it did the job but was not as smooth as the 1st 2 shave. Sometime I have the urge to use it twice and toss it.

 

[Bglayer]

I'm in the habbit of throwing every blade i use after 3 shaves and they could be good for more.They're so inexpensive i'd also be happy with 2.

 

[njpaddy]

The most I can get out of a blade is two shaves.

I'm also in the two and out club. Why spend money on a good soap, brush and razor, only to ruin a good shave with a dull blade?