DE Blade use/rotation

[Nagano21]

I have been experimenting with different ways to rotate my DE blade. I typically use each blade for 4 shaves then get a new one. I don't know if it is just cause I am new, or if it does not matter, but I was wondering what the majority of you out there did about turning over/rotating/flipping your blade?

What I mean is after you shave, do you flip it over after 1,2 or 3 shaves to use the other side? Do you just use the same side for all your shaves? I am sure it is personal preference but just curious as to what you all do.

Thanks

 

[WoodNUFC]

I've never 'rotated' my blades. I use both sides while I shave, and when it's dull I get a new blade.

 

[BlackBard]

Are you talking about sides or edges?

 

[Wingnut]

Since most of my DE blades only stay in my razor for 3-4 shaves max, I don't worry about flipping or rotating.

If you were trying for some reason to maximize the number of shaves you got out of a blade, I suppose flipping and/or rotating might help that effort--but blades are cheap and Emergency Room visits for stitches to close up your cut fingers tend to be much more expensive. Leave 'em in till you toss them, I say--but as with all things B&B, YMMV rules!

 

[Nagano21]

Ya I guess I meant edge. As you know blades like Astra have a number, so what I have tried to use is number 1 then 2 and so on, ie 1 and 2 on one side flip and 3 and 4 on the other. I don't care about stretching use of each blade, I live by 4 and done. I just didn't know if flipping them was worth it... not talking about edge as I do use each edge on the shave, ie shave when the side gets filled flip then rinse.

 

[Niles]

I don't pay attention to what side I use.

 

[Wingnut]

Just FYI Nagano21, the numbers on the edges of DE blades are believed by popular concensus to be put there as a quality control device for the manufacturer, and have nothing to do with the shaver's uses. Feel free to flip or not, as you see fit.

 

[Nagano21]

Just FYI Nagano21, the numbers on the edges of DE blades are believed by popular concensus to be put there as a quality control device for the manufacturer, and have nothing to do with the shaver's uses. Feel free to flip or not, as you see fit.

Good to know... I can now stop the madness, put a blade in leave for 4 shaves and get a new one. Thanks!

 

[Wingnut]

Any time at all!

 

[Cyanshine]

Good to know... I can now stop the madness, put a blade in leave for 4 shaves and get a new one. Thanks!

Yep, that's what I do, too, only I remove after each use so no rust forms. We have devil hard water here.

 

[hookem11]

I've never 'rotated' my blades. I use both sides while I shave, and when it's dull I get a new blade.

+1. I don't believe there is any benefit to blade flipping either. Blades don't cost that much. I now switch out my blades every third shave

 

[Mick]

I've had one blade sitting on my rotation papers for the past 9 months. I really need to pick that one up and use it some more

 

[Shutterbug57]

I use a blade 3 times then its done. When I put it in the razor, it stays put until I take it our. I do loosen the head to rinse the head and blade, but then I just tighten it back up, dry it and stick it on the shelf.

 

[dpmtherrien]

As you can see, nothing at all comes out of doing anything at all to a blade, other than using it. There's no need to to flipping a blade, rotating it, or anything.

 

[celestino]

No need to worry about anything and just use both sides of the DE blade for your 4 shaves and, then, get a new one. Have fun.

 

[Graybeard57]

I've never 'rotated' my blades. I use both sides while I shave, and when it's dull I get a new blade.

+1

 

[KindestCutofAll]

I did try flipping the blade and there was no significant differance. I just leave it in for about 4 shaves then replace it.

 

[2fast]

Set and Forget.