I need a razor I can use to shave my legs 1-2 times a week. I have very little leg hair, so would this hold up for several years if taken good care of
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I wasnt happy with this razor. I hv bought over 100 items off of amazon and this is only the 2nd that i didnt like. It burnt my neck bad and gave a horrible shave. I dont even use it anymore....
2015133
I'm a woman and I decided to try this razor about a month ago and it's the best razor I've ever used! My legs have NEVER been this smooth with other razors. Try it!
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I use it weekly and shave each time. Been 6 weeks. I do notice it's not as much.
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It is great on legs. It is rather awkward for other areas as the razor head is rectangular. The only other "con" is that the battery does not seem to stay charged for more than 2-3 days. The razor runs, but the motor sounds slower on day three that it did right after being charged all night. (the directions say it should have a 20 minute running time, but I don't know about that) I hope this is helpful.
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It comes with one blade and it can last several shaves depending on your skin, your hairs, etc. Some men get 4-5 shaves out of a single blade, I use mine 1-2 times because I have very sensitive skin and thick facial hairs. But at a few cents per blade, using them even just once is a steal compared to cartridge razors.
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noI have an older shaver that I use for longer hairs with a hair clipper (that is not as useful for regular shaving)Even if it lasts only a year or two I consider it a bargain. two AA batteries last almost 2 weeks
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I have to admit that when i first starting using it, my hand would cram a little because using a safety razor you should hold it a certain way to get a good shave. After about 3 months of shaving I have no issues. I cant speak to the longer version aside from using the standard bic that most people use today. I bought it for compact. There are some good youtube videos out there that can probably give you a better answer. Good luck, its a great razor!
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I personally shave about every other day or every 3rd day depending on if I'm going out with family or what but my blades last 6 shaves. But the blade also has a lot to do with its Longevity. Cheap won't last spend a little more and better blade. I also do 2 or 3 passes with each shave. Experiment with different blade and which best suit your beard type. Good luck
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I've replaced the blades sometime after the razor stopped reminding me to - on average that's about every 15 months. As others have written I have not yet replaced the foil although it is recommended to do so after a couple of blade swaps. I figure that the razor will need replacing sooner as the battery life has dropped over the 4 years that I have had it and the foil cost is a significant way towards a new shaver!
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The Apollo website says they have a lifetime guarantee. I own this razor and, if you want my advice, pay a bit more and get a Merkur Double-Edge Razor SV-05X. - I will say that the Apollo razor has a very nice handle, though.
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This probably varies from person to person. I lather my whole face 3 times when I shave and shave 6/7 days a week. I can say for sure it will last 6 months and my guess is it will last roughly a year. This is assuming the product goes all the way to the bottom and it's not shallow, from what I can tell it does go to the bottom, but I obviously haven't reached there yet. I'll update this again when I run out.
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My wife can use hers about 5 times before it starts to lose it's edge. I would assume it depends on what blades you use and how thick the hair is that is being shaved. I like to use a razor that is a bit more aggressive when I shave my face but mine only last about three or four shaves. it doesn't really matter to me though since you can buy a couple months worth of blades for as much as a cup of coffee at starbucks.
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Very dependent on your type of beard. I've got a very thick beard and one blade lasts me about a week shaving on a daily basis
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Had mine just over three months. I use it with hot water and hand soap. The blades are definitely less efficient than they were, although still better than my last razor.Out of the posters on this thread, three indicate a life of 3-4 months... Interesting. Guess I'll try the "Tom's brushless cream".J. Thayer, how old are you and how hard is your beard?
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I shave five times a week... I skip Saturday & Sunday. That being said I like to replace every month, but it depends on what blades you get. I get mine from Walmart and they are cheap and work great!
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I'm just trying to find my husband a descent shaver. Can anyone suggest a good one? It doesnt have to be anything really great. Just something reliable that will hold up and do the job for a few years.
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Without exaggeration, this is the best razor I've ever owned. I'm 42. It gets a close shave even after not shaving for 4 days. Five o'clock shadow is cake for this razor. It isn't stellar for the neck but does fairly well if your neck is completely dry. It's worth the money and comes with the nose and ear trimmer, which I use often.