How long do your blades last? If you shave every day, how long do the blades last?
1188152
I took my shaver in after having it for a year the guy just cleaned it good and said they only need replaced every 3 years
1188153
I too would like to know. How long do the rotary blades typically last on Norelco razors?
1188154
I have always had a Norelco rotary shaver. Just purchased another and had bought one over 5 years ago. Have used many times not religiously every day but fairly often. Never have replaced blades!!!!!!!!..... had my units serviced or tuned up where they clean the motor or armature etc. Love these shavers.... If you use every day over straight razor you will get a closer shave or as close a shave. The new lubricating razors I like. Bought one for my son and it really soothes your face.
1188155
My Norelco shaves really really well with new blades . . . .for about 2 months. I mean . . . . as good as a Gilette power 5-blade razor. But then the performance falls off pretty quickly. At 3 months, I'm debating on whether to spend another $40 on new blades or go back to the Gilette. It's my only disappointment in Norelco razors.
1188156
My husband has had his razor of over a year and I am thinking about replacing them for him. I have just read someone saying that they took their shaver somewhere and had it cleaned and that this person told him that they only needed replacing every three years.
1188157
Have had my Norelco for about 10 years and have never replaced the blades. Use everyday and it still gives a great shave! The only thing I do is brush out every week.
1477105
I shave my face and my head about every 3rd day or so, and I change the blade after every 3rd shave. They'd probably last a lot longer than I use them, but I don't wait for it to dull.
1139821
Just back from a 10 vacation and took just the razor. Never needed a charge at all. As for the blades discussion - the razor will tell you when you need to change them. They should last about 18 months. When I returned home I put the razor in the cleaning station and it asked for an intense (long) cleaning process.
443595
Depends on how often you use it.I haven't had to replace it myself just yet. I actually only use it when I'm traveling.I've used it over many times (around 2dozen) and the blades still seem just fine to me.It's depends on the person. How fast does their hair grow? How often do they plan on using it in a week? Is this simply for the face or are you using it on the body as well? These factors are going to have a big difference on how often you need to change the blades. I'd imagine anywhere from 8-15 months from constant use on the entire body.
249942
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.
711992
I have been tossing them after 3 shaves..though the knicks and cuts begin on the second shave. I think ive gone through maybe 6 blades out of the lot, been using the Gillette Silver Blue for the most part now..I get about 5 good shaves before changing those out.
711994
My beard is relatively soft, One blade lasts me for a month or more if i shave just 2-3 times a week, which is my favorite schedule. When I shave every day it last a bit more than a week, about 10 shaves. In general, the sharper a blade starts out, the faster will the edge lose its edge so to speak. The Feather blades are extremely sharp, so one should expect them to last less than an average blade. It is still my favorite, because they are so sharp that i can shave under the nose without a hint of discomfort, not even a tickle. With the Gillette cartridge gizmos, that area was always a slow painful torture. My beard is relatively soft, One blade lasts me for a month or more if i shave just 2-3 times a week, which is my favorite schedule. When I shave every day it last a bit more than a week, about 10 shaves. In general, the sharper a blade starts out, the faster will the edge lose its edge so to speak. The Feather blades are extremely sharp, so one should expect them to last less than an average blade. It is still my favorite, because they are so sharp that i can shave under the nose without a hint of discomfort, not even a tickle. With the Gillette cartridge gizmos, that area was always a... » Read More My beard is relatively soft, One blade lasts me for a month or more if i shave just 2-3 times a week, which is my favorite schedule. When I shave every day it last a bit more than a week, about 10 shaves. In general, the sharper a blade starts out, the faster will the edge lose its edge so to speak. The Feather blades are extremely sharp, so one should expect them to last less than an average blade. It is still my favorite, because they are so sharp that i can shave under the nose without a hint of discomfort, not even a tickle. With the Gillette cartridge gizmos, that area was always a slow painful torture. « Show Less
1604824
Sometime in the future you may want to buy replacement blades. I use mine everyday and get about 12 to 15 months before I have to replace them.
1587236
Keep them clean with the dust brush to remove hairs and make sure the blades are lubricated with the enclosed oil and these trimmers will last quite long with average use. The pair I bought lasted 2 years --- we are using them daily in a salon environment.
1703494
Like the others said. And I even spoil myself a bit: I replace them every 2-3 shaves. I buy the persona blades (made in the US). 100 blades for $12. This style of shaving is sooo cheap you don't need to worry about "making the most of your blades."
448314
Depends on your beard type (heavy, light, etc) and how well you maintain the razor. I take care of mine but have to replace the blades every 6 months or the performance suffers.
1501129
The battery charge lasts about two hours worth of shaves and one shave takes about 5-6 minutes - so one charge lasts for about 20 shaves. Hope this helps
230408
The blades themselves seem like they can last indefinitely. I was never told that they should be replaced yearly, so I've been using the same set for at least 20 years. They get dull, but they can be sharpened with some very fine grit sandpaper. What is more likely to wear out are the screens for the blades. They could break at any time after a few years. That's what happened to me. When they break, you need to buy a new set. The ones I bought here have been a good, cheap, reliable purchase.
249946
I find the blades last well over a month. Cost is a fraction of what you would pay for the five bladed systems and without any exaggeration I get a far superior shave. I am very impressed with this beautiful razor and blades.
128664
That is a good question. I have been testing several brands. They can be hard to find at local retailers and the prices range from a few dollars and up. I am attempting find the brand blade that gives me the best shave, and will last more than a couple days. I recently ordered the Feather brand, but I have not received them yet. Locally, and at ~$3.00 for 10, Derby seem to have a good edge, but I'm only getting a couple days per blade. I was able to find the Derby brand at a beauty supply shop. I'll see how the Feather brand does once I receive them. Thanks for the question. Conrad
1591913
5 Derby Extra blades came with my new butterfly razor from Ambroleyonline.com and I'm still using the first blade. I shave my head with it and my face, I've got 6+ shaves on it so far both with 2 passes. So if you guys are changing blades after 4 shaves you must not be cleaning and drying your equipment because you should be able to use one blade for at least 1-2 weeks of shaving.
1014741
I have changed them once a month. I never change my blades frequently though. I find that they work a long time for me, and I shave every day often twice a day. Now I know that some people change them about every two weeks but I personally have never had to do so with any system that has replaceable blades. With disposables I get at least 2 or 3 weeks. I guess it depends on you personally how often you feel you need to change the blades. Unless I find that the blades are not doing the job I do not change them. Hope this helps.