Feather Blades - How Many Shaves Do They Last For You?

[SteveF]

I usually get at least 2 weeks of daily, full 3 pass shaves out of a Feather blade - sometimes, much longer.

 

[911_turbo]

I thought it was just me who only got a few shaves out of a feather. On a sharpness scale out of 10

1st use: 10
2nd: 7
3rd: 5
4th: 3 *

I stopped after two strokes and changed to Gillette blacks. Which lasts me 4-5 shaves but the step off in quality isn't as drastic. In the future I am limiting a feather to 2 shaves.

For a blade that starts off so sharp and is platinum coated logic would be that it should last longer?

 

[poikkeus]

With an aggressive razor, a Feather gives me about six shaves...or more if I'm using a mild razor. Then, it's about two weeks.

 

[Surgeon]

Wow, I've been using the feathers that came with my Weishi (I know I know...new razor coming in soon but I had to start somewhere) and 2 shaves is pushing it. The first one is amazing, the second one pretty so-so and the third one is both uncomfortable and a bit more "dangerous" for me... and I really don't have a strong beard either. They just don't work for me with this particular razor.

 

[herbert7890]

I get 2-3 shaves with feathers

 

[BigJ]

I get 7 shaves from a feather! And could likely get a few more so long as I use a mild/ moderate razor.

 

[mark1JT]

5-6 in a pre war tech. I could get more out of a blade but it causes more irritation than the cost of a new blade is worth IMO. I also find them more "rough" than others like Astra SP, Israeli Red personnas, and personna lab blues. YMMV!

 

[DomBangers]

3 or 4, but the last one will be a headshave too.

 

[DomBangers]

That razor is fairly aggressive IMO. Pop one in an Edwin Jagger and they work better. Put one in a Feather Popular and you'll barely notice it's there. BTW, i'm not a fan of the Popular. It just isn't aggressive enough for me.

 

[Razorcan]

7 shaves (I shave every day of the week)
Merkur 34c razor
Proraso,Noxzema,Nivea or Figaro canned shaving creams.
4 passes (with,across to the left,across to the right & against the grain)
Coarse beard,mediteranian dark skin type (that can take a biting & keep on ticking )
Been shaving my whole life with a DE.

 

[beginish]

Right now, I can get 7 shaves out of a Feather. Days 2 & 3 are the sweet spot in terms of comfort and performance.

 

[Haggises]

In the 2 years since I answered I've gone from 6-7 to 10-12.

 

[Cobble]

Three and out for me.

First day is great. Second is outstanding. Third is great.

 

[Earl_Grey]

I use the Feather Blades in my AS-D2 and I get 7-9 shaves (face and head) and to me I dread the first shave but they get better by the second one.

 

[Seamus30]

I get two amazing shaves and one real good shave from each Feather blade.

 

[Jontkk]

Had the 71s Feather in my R41-13 for the past 5 shaves, it's still kicking. I usually have a hot shower and face wash, imperial Pre Shave oil, imperial shave soap of I have time, and a Kiehls brushless if I'm in a rush, 3 passes (WTG, XTG & GTX) finished with the imperial after shave and a Kiehls moisturiser. They seem smoother after the 2nd use, and remain that way.

 

[BigJ]

Today was day 7! DFS but time to move on. For me the key is blade angle and NO pressure.

 

[ihateclaims]

I get 3-4 Full Shaves...and by that I mean that I also shave my head...3 passes both face and dome.

I usually shave every 2nd or 3rd day.

 

[rabidus]

I have 1 face shave and 11 head shaves one right now, still going. I do 2 pass above my jawline, 3 below on my face. 2 passes on my head, WTG and ATG.

I haven't tested longevity with them on my face yet, but should get quite a bit more since I'm cutting more hair on my head.

I've been using it in a NEW SC.

 

[talibeard]

One great, one ok and a third one is always a mistake. Just too expensive for the one great shave they provide.