I’m a Male who doesn’t have a thick beard or much facial hair. At best, I get a small stubble on my cheeks, where my moustache can grow a bit more. I can easily shave my cheeks without any cream or prep, moustache I’d generally have to soften up the hairs for a good shave.
Generally, I use the razor for a few “shaves” which can last a few weeks. Since there isn’t much hair, it doesn’t dull as easily. I’ll change it out after I feel its getting slightly dull or when I realize that it’s been a while since I last changed it.
Curious as to what others do or if there are things I’m potentially overlooking (e.g. hygienic reasons to change more frequently).
Also - I recently switched to a single blade, straight razor.
A single razor blade for a safety razor costs like 20 cents, I see no reason why not change it for every shave.
Switching from that disposable expensive trash to a simple safety razor has been one of the best things I’ve done in my life. The blades are super cheap and really sharp, and using the shaving brush with a shaving soap also saves a lot of money compared to the overpriced shaving cream, while also smelling and feeling way better.
So, I really recommend getting a kit from something like https://maggardrazors.com/collections/kits . Their blade has lasted me for a few years by now, and it’s so much better. Cheaper, cleaner and way closer shave than I was ever able to do with disposables.
I shave in the shower and just switch out when they start pulling instead of cutting. But I’d say a few weeks, and I shave everyday. But I just get it around the mouth, I’m not hairy on my neck or cheeks.
Retired and bearded now, so I don’t really shave, nor care, but mine is thick (and white), and a blade would last three days, maybe four. After that, it was too painful to use.
Every 2-3 shaves. As soon as I feel the blade losing that glass smooth cut and the slightest hint of resistance, I switch.
Blades cost like 50 cents each so, no reason to hold onto them for more than that.
It’s been about twenty years since I last shaved but there’s still a razor with a fresh blade in the cabinet. So… twenty years ish?
I was using a straight razor towards the end and, while I loved it, it’s way more time consuming than a standard razor. Part of the reason I stopped shaving was laziness so I’m sure the straight razor hastened my transition into the wookie I am today.
