Hi - I'm hairy. I mean Neanderthal hairy. As much on back as my front. I shave my back 4, maybe 5 times a year. How long will the blade last ?
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The blade works well I've shaved with it 3 times still working well. I do not let hair on my back get over 1/4 inch my hair is also not that course and lf done often I'm guessing it will last longer.
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Ive owned for a year know and still going strong after a dozen or so times. Just do not leave in the shower as it will show some signs of rust!
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I have had my razor since July 2014. I used the unit twice a week and have not had to replace the foil yet. This unit works well for day to day usage such as a 5 o'clock shadow. If the beard grows out, he will need to cut it down prior to using this razor. The long hairs will definitely wear the unit out.
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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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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.
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I've been using my XR1370 for about 8 months on a daily basis and cutting heads are still working perfectly. To answer your question more comprehensively, there a a few variables to consider e.g. the nature of the beard, light, medium, heavy; how often one shaves; wet or dry (I started using my shaver dry then decided to try "wet" i.e. with shaving foam - gives a great shave!; cutter life also depends on how well you look after the shaver i.e. cleaning the cutting heads - I do on a daily basis rinsing out under the tap. Hope this helps. Remington recommend replacement about every 12 months and for me that will probably be about right - on previous Remington shavers I've had the heads last 15 months or more. I've been using my XR1370 for about 8 months on a daily basis and cutting heads are still working perfectly. To answer your question more comprehensively, there a a few variables to consider e.g. the nature of the beard, light, medium, heavy; how often one shaves; wet or dry (I started using my shaver dry then decided to try "wet" i.e. with shaving foam - gives a great shave!; cutter life also depends on how well you look after the shaver i.e. cleaning the cutting heads - I do on a daily basis rinsing out under the tap. Hope this helps. Remington recommend replacement about every... » Read More I've been using my XR1370 for about 8 months on a daily basis and cutting heads are still working perfectly. To answer your question more comprehensively, there a a few variables to consider e.g. the nature of the beard, light, medium, heavy; how often one shaves; wet or dry (I started using my shaver dry then decided to try "wet" i.e. with shaving foam - gives a great shave!; cutter life also depends on how well you look after the shaver i.e. cleaning the cutting heads - I do on a daily basis rinsing out under the tap. Hope this helps. Remington recommend replacement about every 12 months and for me that will probably be about right - on previous Remington shavers I've had the heads last 15 months or more. « Show Less
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I bought the cord-less one , I shaved a head and for about 10 yrs. and have been using blades and one day I figured try a NORLECO REFLEX , great shave and as close as a baby's ass , LOL , best think I ever did , beside getting my divorce , AL , LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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For me it takes a couple of weeks for the hair to grow back to a point where it needs another shave but then again I'm not going to the beach or pool every day. I'm a pretty hairy guy. I like the product. It takes a little getting use to but does the job when you need it.
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I guess it would depend on how heavy your beard is and how often you shave. Mine have lasted 2-3 years. The last one I bought came from China and I'm wondering how long it will hold up.
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Hi R.S. Wanat, I would say about ten times or more if you space it out with shaving every two to three days to make the blades last longer. They really do a good job getting rid of the stubble. The blades are super sharp so please shave gently. After awhile just like with any blade you will start to feel a pulling sensation(dull blade) which is a signal to change to a new blade. Wishing you many happy shaves.
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Hi R.S. Wanat,I would say about ten times or more if you space it out with shaving every two to three days to make the blades last longer. They really do a good job getting rid of the stubble. The blades are super sharp so please shave gently. After awhile just like with any blade you will start to feel a pulling sensation(dull blade) which is a signal to change to a new blade. Wishing you many happy shaves.
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I can get an average of 4 really nice shaves out of a Feather blade.. That's pretty good cause there is not a blade that last me long. Feathers give a nice smooth shave
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Longer than if you shave your legs!! I would say close to three weeks. I purposely waxed one leg and shaved the other, from now on I rather wax than shave. Totally worth it the money.
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As I think I understand your question, your beard (not shaving for a few days) will be the same as with a blade. If you do not shave for a several days, it becomes difficult as with a razor (Use the side trimmer to shave down). I need to shave every other day, two at the most. Same as blade, it will pull. I use the Braun Series 7 at its lightest of three settings on my neck and closer on my mustache and chin. No (much much less) ingrown hairs, which I am prone to and MUCH easier on my face. I can shave again, if I need to and with no problem, when I got out at night, with no problem. Hairs that lie flat are, indeed, problematic - I stretch or pinch skin to raise hair. I will never to back to a multi blade. After the 'Track Two' it only got worse. I think the multi-blade razors pulls the hair out and results in ingrown hairs in my case. It seems the more blades, the worse it got. I begged Gillette in writing (in my opinion the leader) to make a double edge blade and razor, like my father had. The cheap disposable single edge BIC's are not for me and the 'Art of Shaving' is $$$. As you can tell beyond your original question, my face loves the Series 7. It is faster to shave and WAY cheaper over time if you do the math. You change the cartridge after a year of half for about $30-$40. They also have a six week return policy (I think). You'll get the hang of it in two and will know after a month if it is for you. There may be some videos on YouTube as well.
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Hello JJI. I have been meaning to respond to your post and used my braun 9595 for the 2nd time only today. I'm a doctor and appreciate your concern which is genuine and as you explain, far from ideal to end up with hairs in your trachy site. Unfortunately, I think you're safer staying away from this shaver for your particular concern since there was a considerable amount of small hairs that fell during my shave today. I could clearly see those hairs in the sink and since they fall out dry, they are more difficult to extract and clean. I don't know if you currently shave with 'wet' razors, but I would imagine that is the safest and cleanest way to shave around the area. Dry hairs tend to be problematic to remove and most likely to elicit the undesired inflammatory reactions although less likely obstruct the area due to their minute size. This shaver does not have a vacuum system and I don't know how it compares to others since this is my first electric shaver. Also, I can't even comment on the quality of shave at this very early stage yet but I'll leave a review in due course. I hope this is useful but please accept this at face value as my opinion only from what I've experienced personally so far. Its worth mentioning that my stubble is slightly thicker than your average stubble. All the best.
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I shave every day, using enough for 2/3 passes, and I bought my jar halfway through March. it is now October and I think it has a few weeks left. So it will last at least 6/7 months if you are like me.
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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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if youre just cutting your own hair Id get a new blade every year. If youre a barber every three to four months months in my opinion. Just clean them thoroughly with cool care twice a week and oil them after every use and they last.