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5 Simple Ways to Make Razor Blades Last Longer

Posted by Mr. Foster on Aug 20th 2022

SAVE ON BLADES NOW! Razor blade manufacturers say that your whiskers are as strong as copper and it dulls your blade. It may be true that whiskers are as strong as copper but that's not what ultimately "dulls" your blade. There is more to the equation.

Make Razor Blades Last Longer

We have seen all kinds of crazy ideas to beat the high cost of razor blades. They include things like storing them in miniature pyramids or placing them in the freezer between shaves. First, we have to ask ourselves, what makes the blade go bad after all? Why do they "go dull" after a week or two? Is it our tough burly beards? My cheap razors?Or something else? The answer is... a little of this and a little of that. Understand that residue is left on the blade after every use! You leave water, soap, calcium from the water and skin from your face. This is the gunk dries and eventually builds up after several shaves causing your blade to drag when you shave. Some people think the blade is getting dull but the fact is, your blade is not going dull, it's just building up a layer of gunk similar to the gunk that builds up in your arteries if you eat a lot of bread and pasta! Let's face it, the razor manufacturers won't come clean and tell you the truth about why their blades have a short life. Why not? Because they'll sell less blades!

Remember this old saying, "If you take care of your tools, your tools will take care of you". This goes for your razor too.

So the solution is to get that blade as clean as possible after every shave. But this isn't simple. The key is to take care of the razor after every use. Here are 5 ideas to consider in the challenge to make your razor blades last longer. This will also allow you to buy higher quality blades because they'll last longer and you'll get a better bang for your buck.

Option #1. Stop using shave foam, gels, creams or soaps during your daily shaving routine. (There are better options). The harsh chemicals formulated in these products will prematurely corrode any razor over a short period of time.These chemicals are also bad for the environment and some people develop allergic reactions. Try using shave oil to eliminate this problem. It will most certainly provide a better shaving experience. 

Option #2. Run your razor blade over a piece of denim jeans 30 times after every shave to sharpen it.
Well let's get this straight, it doesn't sharpen the blade. By doing this you are just drying out the blade, removing the mineral and chemical residue. It works but it's a pain in the jeans.

#3. Use a botanical oil like Blade Bath and soak your blade in it after every use.
Razor bathing products are available including our own Blade Bath. A simple solution can make your blade last three to four times longer by microscopically displacing the water, chemical and shave gunk that causes corrosion, shave bumps and shorter blade life. This will be the best way to extend the life of any blade by three to four times.

   

#4. Prep your face properly before shaving.
We suggest that you prep your face with warm water and a Pre-Shave Face Wash prior to your shave. This softens your whiskers, making it easier for the blade to slice through the hairs and thus allowing the blade to last longer.

#5. Buy an electric blow drier to blow-dry your blade dry after every shave.
Remember, what's on the razor when you blow dry it, stays on the razor when its dry. This includes calcium deposits and bacteria that causes razor bumps and skin irritation.

Regardless of the blade you use, taking care of your shaving tools are essential to a longer lasting razor blade.

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