There is no getting around this: buying new razor blades, especially cartridges, is very expensive, and razor blades need to be replaced more often when you shave more regularly or have coarser hair.
As your razor blade becomes increasingly duller, you will notice pulling and tugging at your hair, which is much less efficient, with stubble left here and there.
Luckily, with a few easy hacks and tricks, you can prolong your blade’s usefulness and sharpness or sharpen an already dull blade.
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Rusting Razor of Harry’s Shave Club
As you can see below, many of Harry’s Razors suffer from rusting very quickly, as reported by those who tried their razor.
When Should You Change Your Razor Blades
The argument here is quite diverse, as every type of razor blade, every brand, and depending on the user will affect the time frame for a blade to stay sharp.
Depending on how often you shave and how coarse and dense your beard is, a good-quality brand razor should give you 5-10 shaves, except for a few.
Some razors will only give you around three to four uses.
In the end, this adds up to over two weeks on average.
Preserving Your Razor Blade
If you take some time to give a little TLC to your razor and follow these simple steps, you will get much more use out of a single blade for much longer, saving you a significant amount of money in the long run.
- Make sure to thoroughly clean and scrub your razor to eliminate all soap scum and stubble after each use, ensuring its longevity and your continued satisfaction with its performance.
- Rinse your razor in warm water to remove all soap and leftover skin or hair.
- One of the fastest ways to wear out your razor blade and let it rust is to leave it wet. Painstakingly dry your razor blade from head to toe.
- Dipping your razor blade in a dish of rubbing alcohol causes any excess water to evaporate when it hits the air, and additionally, it likewise sanitizes your razor blade.
- Always store your razor blade in a dry area where no steam, humidity, or water splashes can wet your razor.
- If you can store your razor in a sealable container, preferably plastic, you can store it in a cup of silicone beads, gel, or freezer between uses.
Sharpening and Reusing Your Old Razor Blade
And when it comes to the part we were all waiting for, you can re-sharpen all those dull blades lying around in your bathroom cabinet, proving that you can make the most out of your investment with a little effort.
Here is a video to explain how you can easily resharpen a razor blade;
Another question I often hear is if you can sharpen a disposable razor blade, but there’s a catch. The catch is that a disposable razor blade will not work effectively if it is clogged up with hair and soap scum. So, you’ll need to clean these blades, dry them properly, and sharpen them after every use.
A disposable razor blade will not work if it is clogged up with hair and soap scum, so you will need to clean these blades after every use, dry them properly, and sharpen them after every use.
You can easily sharpen a disposable razor blade by quickly running it down a pair of jeans’ legs 10 – 15 times; make sure to wipe it away.
Unfortunately, when it comes to disposable razor blades, you must do this after every use.
Another good tip I have found to keep razor blades in tip-top shape is to put some baby oil on them; this will, similarly, prevent rust and help to loosen any stubble or skin particles still stuck between the blades.
Lifespan of Cartridge, Electrical and Safety Razors
But let’s go a bit further into the general lifespan and some other details of every type of razor blade, the Cartridge; Electrical and Safety Razor
Cartridge Razor Blades
Please don’t confuse this one with your disposable razors or single-piece razors. Your Cartridge razor has an ejectable blade head, which means you can easily remove and replace the blade head, as seen in the picture.
This system allows you to keep the handle and regularly replace the head.
Unfortunately, Cartridge razors’ blades or heads are quite expensive; sometimes, the blades are even more costly than the entire razor.
A good quality Cartridge razor should last you around 30 shaves, taking that you do take care of your razors.
In most cases, with rough and irresponsible use, such as applying excessive pressure or not cleaning the razor after use, you can expect no more than 20 shaves from a good-quality brand.
Safety Razor
I have included a picture of the old-fashioned, vintage-styled Safety Razor, although some more advanced and modern designs are available today.
The Safety Razor has blades that are significantly shorter than those found in Cartridge and Electrical Razors. These blades are reasonably cheap to replace and generally do not last very long.
A good-quality safety razor brand can give you around six shaves or about a week of use if you shave regularly.
Electrical Razor
Every brand has a manufacturer’s recommendation for when to change the blades on Electrical Razors.
For example, Braun, one of the top brands in electric razors, recommends changing razor heads every 18 months.
Electrical Razors are expensive, highly efficient, and handy without shaving cream or water. Replacing the blades is just as costly, although they need replacing much less than any other type.
Reviews on Durable Long Lasting Razor Blades
In Conclusion
Well, in the end, I hope I have helped you not only prolong the life of your favorite razor blade but also save some money with these easy tips and tricks to extend the life of your Razor Blades.
As you can see, every type of razor has pros and cons, and the lifespan and cost of such usually differ immensely.
When you choose your next Razor, consider this, and remember, with a little TLC, even your razors will last longer and perform better.
