so I've noticed that some brands of blades have numbers on them and some have lines. what do these mean?
numbers/lines on blades?
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That is the # of shaves left on the blade.
They disappear one at a time as you use the blade
Just kidding
They disappear one at a time as you use the blade
Just kidding
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that would actually be cool if it were true. I'm always forgetting how many shaves I've got on a blade.
It is a manufacturing thing and nothing to do with the blade.
This is how I keep track of how many shaves remain on each of the blades I have unwrapped. The number on the paper corresponds to how many shaves is on the blade resting on that paper. This simple system has worked well for me
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Great idea for an interactive shaving experience, turtle! That would be a handy feature.
I read once (on B&B, I think) that the markings are used for calibration of manufacturing equipment. Of course, that could be utter nonsense.
Ack! Those messages overlapped.
I read once (on B&B, I think) that the markings are used for calibration of manufacturing equipment. Of course, that could be utter nonsense.
Ack! Those messages overlapped.
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They put them on the blades so noobs can ask that question on B&B. 
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a wise investment indeedThey put them on the blades so noobs can ask that question on B&B.
They put them on the blades so noobs can ask that question on B&B.
LOL!
Seriously... nobody knows. Best guess is that it is for manufacturing QC tracking.
The lines might be for a different type of machine.
To identify blade orientation (front, rear, top and bottom) during manufacturing. The text and logos can be the same on each side.
I took out a SuperMax Platinum today and it has LINES and NUMBERS and WAX SPOTS. These will keep the archaeologists busy for a long time...
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