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Old 07-31-2012, 02:56 AM
 
Location: In a state of denial
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Hi TechGromit--

I'm surprised not to see more dollar-store special 10-packs of disposable razors here. Because that's what I use, and it keeps my head and face pretty clean-cut. I go through them about once every month or so - either they get too dull or the humidity gets to them and they begin rusting (they live in the shower caddy). But it's like, a 10 pack for a dollar. So I get almost a year's worth of shavings for a dollar.
I use those sometimes, but they don't last as long as the other disposables for me. I only get a week's worth of shaves out of them, but then I shave my entire body everyday.
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Old 08-04-2012, 07:52 AM
 
Location: Somewhere out there...
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I use one razor on legs and arms about 6 times. The best razors I've found are at the dollar store, even the BIC and other name brands dont work as well. When I first bought these cheap razors I thought they would be awful but it turned out they "hug" my skin better and give me a closer shave, plus, they're pink with flower embossing.
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Old 08-04-2012, 03:23 PM
 
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On an average, 4 months or so.
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Old 08-04-2012, 07:48 PM
 
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Hi TechGromit--

I'm surprised not to see more dollar-store special 10-packs of disposable razors here. Because that's what I use, and it keeps my head and face pretty clean-cut. I go through them about once every month or so - either they get too dull or the humidity gets to them and they begin rusting (they live in the shower caddy). But it's like, a 10 pack for a dollar. So I get almost a year's worth of shavings for a dollar.

I have thick facial hair and have shaved since I was 11. I've tried everything in the past and now am down to dollar store blades. I use a 3-blade that comes in a pack of 4 for $1. I use each one about 5 times, or roughly a week. I've tried the single blade 10-pack but it scratches my face up bad. I used Gillette Mach 3's for about 10 years. They cost $2.55 per razor instead of 25 cents and lasted me about 2 1/2 weeks on average.
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Old 08-06-2012, 10:27 AM
 
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i go through a razor every two months. one can last me up to five months during the summer. during the summer i only shave once a week. during the winter five times a week. i also get compliments on my facial hair because it comes in even and full. apprently the rugged look works for me. i use the gillete triple blade disposables. it's about $6 for four of them. it lasts me almost a year. i also don't using shaving cream, just soap and water.
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Old 08-26-2012, 10:17 AM
 
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Default Quattro 5

I have been using the Mach 3 Turbo for years which would last me only a week of good shaves before it would start to pull and cut my face. I recently started using the Shick Quattro 5 and I don't feel the blades on my face and I'm going on over two weeks and the razor still feels like new! I have to apply a little more pressure but the end result is a comfortable shave with no cuts. I really think I can go at least one to two more weeks with the same blade-I never used a Shick product but I am totally impressed and won't be using Gillette anymore and although the cost is close the fact that the Quattro last me so much longer makes this a easy purchase.
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Old 08-27-2012, 01:14 AM
 
Location: Giethoorn, Netherlands
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Has anyone tried the jeans sharpening trick on fusion blades?


Disposable Razors - Extend the life of your blade -easy & fast - YouTube
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Old 08-27-2012, 11:18 AM
 
Location: Ontario, NY
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Has anyone tried the jeans sharpening trick on fusion blades?
Can't say that I have, but it may be worth investigating. I'll have to try it out.
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Old 08-28-2012, 05:41 PM
 
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I use my razor until someone else throws it out. Even if it barely works
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Old 08-29-2012, 06:21 AM
 
Location: St. Louis, MO
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Much longer than I should =/ That's all I can say! Haha.
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