Hi,
I found this trick out about 6 months back, but I wanted to make sure it worked. Basically I have quite a tough beard, consequently I found the gillette fusion blades I use were lasting maybe 2 weeks maximum. At near 2 quid each it's surprising how much cash that equates to, just to be clean shaven. (and I only shave every 2 days, find I get awful rash otherwise even with a new blade) So I came across this neat trick and decided to try it out.
http://www.youtube.com/user/agele82#p/a/u/2/UuUHOARVf5c
I was sceptical at first, something so simple would be so effective. However I am pleased to say that now a single blade lasts 2+ months, one of my mates has used one for 4 months, I think it depends a bit on how hard your facial hair is too. Something also to point out, when u finish shaving always make sure you clear out all the hair and skin etc from the blades, then make sure they are thoroughly dry. Also, don't keep your razor blades in the bathroom, keep them away from water, keep in your bedroom etc. It's the oxidiation that causes them to go blunt, as well as the hair they are cutting. Another tip for those like me with course facial hair is shave after a shower, the hair will be loads softer. These seem like common sense, but it's amazing what a difference these tips make. This technique can be used for all kinds of safety razors, even one blade disposables.
Give it a go, the 'stropping' takes like 1 minute before you go to the bathroom, doesn't damage your jeans and could save you 50 quid a year. Doesn't seem like much, but I prefer to spend 50 quid on something better than shaving.
PS: turn the sound off for the video, not the best!
I found this trick out about 6 months back, but I wanted to make sure it worked. Basically I have quite a tough beard, consequently I found the gillette fusion blades I use were lasting maybe 2 weeks maximum. At near 2 quid each it's surprising how much cash that equates to, just to be clean shaven. (and I only shave every 2 days, find I get awful rash otherwise even with a new blade) So I came across this neat trick and decided to try it out.
http://www.youtube.com/user/agele82#p/a/u/2/UuUHOARVf5c
I was sceptical at first, something so simple would be so effective. However I am pleased to say that now a single blade lasts 2+ months, one of my mates has used one for 4 months, I think it depends a bit on how hard your facial hair is too. Something also to point out, when u finish shaving always make sure you clear out all the hair and skin etc from the blades, then make sure they are thoroughly dry. Also, don't keep your razor blades in the bathroom, keep them away from water, keep in your bedroom etc. It's the oxidiation that causes them to go blunt, as well as the hair they are cutting. Another tip for those like me with course facial hair is shave after a shower, the hair will be loads softer. These seem like common sense, but it's amazing what a difference these tips make. This technique can be used for all kinds of safety razors, even one blade disposables.
Give it a go, the 'stropping' takes like 1 minute before you go to the bathroom, doesn't damage your jeans and could save you 50 quid a year. Doesn't seem like much, but I prefer to spend 50 quid on something better than shaving.
PS: turn the sound off for the video, not the best!
