Anyone know why DE razors were designed with 2 edges and not just one?
Why 2 edges
- Thread starter NingYupOwaDat
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So the blades last twice and long?
They are called DE (double edge razors) because they have 2 edges
SE razors use a single edge blade
A more appropriate question would be "why do they call it a straight razor when it bends in the middle"
2 edges are more efficient - less time spent cleaning the blade between strokes would be my guess
Probably to get the patent for a new blade design, so Gillette could get more money from the sales of blades.
Why not?
It was progression, after all, they are up to what, 5 blades on a cart now?
Because a flat, rectangular piece of metal has two long edges anyway. Why make only one of them sharp?
Cheaper to make. Look at a single edge razor, it's got two parts: the blade and the piece folded over it. That's a few steps and two pieces, expensive and time consuming in manufacturing terms. With a DE you just stamp it out and sharpen the edges. Even though it probably lasts twice as long (twice as many edges) as a SE you probably still make more profit. Shorter, easier manufacturing process, fewer parts, less material overall.
Scott
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There are some razors that use 6 blades these days!! When will the madness end?
