Feather All Stainless and Blade Longevity

[glassmtn99]

I have had the Feather All Stainless razor since July, and I have an interesting observation about blade longevity in this razor. I consistently get 1 or 2 more shaves from each blade when using them in the Feather AS. Has anyone else observed this with their Feather AS? I am at a loss to understand why this is happening. Anyone have any ideas?

eric.

 

[zameus]

Most likely rare earth magnets are at work here. Possibly hidden in the handle.

Seriously though, are you sure?

 

[glassmtn99]

It has been pretty consistent with a number of different brands. I have no idea why, but it seems like it is real for me.

eric.

 

[Bubu]

Could be that the razor holds the blades such that it makes the blade cut the whisker at a precise angle and what not. That could be the reason why it makes the blades last longer.

 

[Sebvelez]

I've been getting great shaves from the feather... Today I actually corked a new feather blade as the first one was giving me a harsher shave. Haven't noticed longevity change, will have to see if the corking does here...

 

[Wil Dorenbos]

I have had the Feather All Stainless razor since July, and I have an interesting observation about blade longevity in this razor. I consistently get 1 or 2 more shaves from each blade when using them in the Feather AS. Has anyone else observed this with their Feather AS? I am at a loss to understand why this is happening. Anyone have any ideas?

eric.

Same here. Was quite surprised about it. Probably because it is so smooth (mild ) Even a Feather blades last at least 4 shaves for me in this razor.

 

[glassmtn99]

Same here. Was quite surprised about it. Probably because it is so smooth (mild ) Even a Feather blades last at least 4 shaves for me in this razor.

I am glad someone else has noticed this. I was beginning to think it was all in my imagination.

eric.

 

[nole1]

It could possibly be the fact that it is such a smooth and mild shaver. Even when a blade is getting a little 'iffy' and you would normally have to change it, the razor makes it still feel like its doing its job. I know when I shave with a new feather blade in mine it feels as though I'm not even shaving anything off. After a few shaves I start to 'feel' the blade a little more but its no different than a new crystal in my HD so I just keep on shaving. That could mean its time to change but I can still get a DFS with it so why not keep going until I know the shave will be rubbish?