If my husband uses the razor 3-4 times a week, how often should the foil be replaced? Aare deciding factors that enter into
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IDK as I have had mine for about 6 months and use it twice a week and take care of it so have never replaced it yet.
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I would purchase another replacement for it. It's only like 15 dollars. I had mine for about 6 months now and need to change it now because the gold flexible screen on it doesn't stay down. I absolutely love mine because I can't use a regular straight edge shaver but can use this without a problem. But I also use tend skin as well to prevent razor bumps.
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Not sure. From the start it did pretty good, but after a week my skin was still irritated. And it still is!. And if you go for more than two days without shaving. ..it want cut.
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After about 2-3 years I finally replaced the foil. I did not notice any difference! In fact I later discovered that I had bought a replacement foil a year before and had put it away! I think the right answer is that it depends on how tough and wiry your beard is.
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Hello Ajax,My husband just received the razor in the mail and is wondering, too, about how often one needs to replace the blade. One per week would be a minimum of $520/yr, that is if he bought two blades at a time and didn't have to pay shipping.
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I am so glad I found your post. I bought this shaver for my husband for Christmas and he is already needing a new foil because he is having the same problem as you.
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I am not a 100% sure about the numbers being there for QC but the general consensus seems to be so. About changing the blade sides; That is a beginner OCD myth that I fell to myself when I began DE shaving. See, you really do use all the blade sides anyway and with continued practice, you will know when it's time for a new blade and blade usage varies from person to person and technique to technique. In my blade rotation, the last Astra I used lasted me about 10 days, good to the last drag... whereas, for me, a Voskhod is only good for 3 shaves.
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Hi, I use it daily & I haven't replaced either blades or foil yet although I did purchase a spare. I had a different model with the same type of blades that would last about 10 months then I would feel it "pulling". I replaced the foil only when I saw it break or feel it scratch & that was about 14 months. Hope this helps :-)
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It is recommended to replace once per year, but it also depends on how frequent and how thick the hair is you shave.
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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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I shave every other day during the week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and only rarely once on the weekend. Rather than wait for the blade to dull, I start with a fresh blade on Monday, so for me, I typically change blades after three shaves, sometimes four. I can usually tell on the fourth shave that the blade is starting to dull. Fwiw, I clean and dry my razor after every shave. At 11 cents a blade, it's not as if I'm breaking the bank.
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My gut response is to say "No," but that really depends on your shaving regiment. If you shave every day, then you'll probably be changing the blade often enough for it to not really matter. A good, thorough rinse under the faucet will probably be sufficient. If you wait several days in between shaves, then you'll probably prolong the life of the each blade by disassembling it and giving each part a proper rinse after use. I change blades about once a week ( every 3 to 4 shaves ) so I just make sure I rinse it off really well after shaving.
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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 only clean the shaver every 10 to 15 shaves. I just take off the foil after each use and tap it in the sink and run the shaver without the foil for a couple seconds, sometimes I brush off the blades, and it's plenty clean. I also take out the cartridge and recap it so the fluid doesn't evaporate, and re-install it when I want to clean. This way it lasts many months or longer.
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I shave once a week and my facial hair is course. I get two or three shaves from one blade. My friend who recommended feather blades gets about two or three weeks of shaves daily or every other day.
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Hey Scott,Im not n everyday shaver; job doesn't really require it so I go about every 2 - 3 days. But to answer your question, I'd say about 4 - 5 shaves depending on how tough your beard is and the type of blade. I'm still testing on a few different blades. Good luck.
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I change the blades every 3-4 months and the foil every year - even then, its not the same as it was when new, even with replacement blades.....Initially it would get every hair on my face and neck - but now it leave hair within a month of changing the blade.
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I've had mine 3 years now with no troubles whatsoever. Only small amount of wear on the inside of the foil. I bought this shaver because my last Panasonic wet/dry lasted 10 years!
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Only a few minutes, its best used on a regular basis, say once a month, to maintain the edge. Works bese on the older home knives that have had a hard life.Best regards,Paul EastonCEO Razor Red