On the other hand, if you have fine and fairly-thin facial hair, then you can probably use a safety razor blade longer than usual. Another important factor to consider when dealing with the longevity of a safety razor blade is the blade itself. Please note, comments must be approved before they are published. Search Kits Razors Expand menu Collapse menu. Zamak or Pot Metal gets an undeserved rap.
Gillette began using pot metal for the heads on Techs around the time of the Korean war and there are still brazillions of them in use today and often looking as nice as when they were new. All razors can be broken but some of my most complex razors are getting up near years old now.
Ad Astra The Instigator Ambassador. Damage and wear are of course separate, drop a zamak razor once and it can snap. So some models are more prone to damage, which, like wear, the chances of increase with time. Had one this week with brass RUST which had to be removed with abrasives. So maintenance x care x accidents over time is the answer to OP's question! Ad Astra said:. Click to expand Big Nickita said:. Which raises another question.
What about ultrasonic cleaners? Drop your razor in every now and then to clean the residue off in the nooks and crannys etc without any scrubbing etc Added benefit of sterilisation perhaps.
Does ultrasonic cleaning work? Hello, from my own experience the most annoying defects: Zamak - fine, until it starts to rot, but you can't even guess wether it will rot or not at all. Threads can wear out. Thin head three piece brass - threads can wear out if regularly overthigtened, bit difficult to repair. Thin headed examples tend to deform the base plate if the cap edges are deformed. Bent corner teeth are a rather easy fix.
Thick head three piece brass - if dropped corner teeth will bend invard, tough to repair. If the tooth is broken, it can be welded back, but not the cheapest option. I used a super adjustable for 40 years and except for losing it a few times after moving, then finding it again it's worked fine all those years.
If you choose a vintage razor most are made of brass then coated. Many of these have lasted several decades and are still holding strong. These will likely last several lifetimes. The modern stainless steel razors will also last several lifetimes as will the modern brass and titanium razors. With just a little care in using them you can hand them down to your son and he can hand them down to his son one day.
The older Zamak razors were often made of quality metals if they weren't they wouldn't still be around. This is not the case with modern Zamak made items. Zamak metal is often referred to as pot metal. Imagine a mixture of whatever metals you had on hand at the time going into the same pot and being melted down to make a razor with.
The problem with modern Zamak is that the good quality metals aren't going into the pot in high quantities. The pot is filled mostly with Zinc. So the lifespan is determined by how good the quality of the coating is. Basically once the Zamak gets wet it starts to deteriorate and crumble which isn't good for an item like a razor that is constantly getting rinsed off. The coating is the only thing keeping the water out. The problem spots are often the threads. This is where the razors most often fail.
Dry Skin - If you have dry skin, shaving with the grain for your first pass then against can reduce irritation and help to exfoliate. A new blade every days is recommended. The more pressure you apply when holding the razor will cause the blade to dull faster if you are too rough with it.
If you have weak hands or suffer from any kind of arthritis this can also lead to frequent nicks and cuts so it's important not to apply too much pressure. How you shave can also affect how long your blade lasts. If you are pressing too hard on the skin when shaving with the grain, it can cause irritation and nicks which means you miss hairs when you pass over them again resulting in slower hair growth. If you are not shaving against the grain your hair will grow at different lengths which means you have to go over it more frequently.
Too much time spent shaving with the grain can lead to ingrown hairs, razor burn and redness. The three pass technique is generally recommended for a clean shave, but if you want to get the best from your blade it is important not to spend too long shaving against the grain. It's also important to use light strokes and let the weight of the razor do all the work rather than applying pressure with your hand.
If you shave twice a day you will obviously need to change the blade more frequently than if you shave daily or less frequently.
Again this would seem fairly obvious. You can help to avoid this by:. Not all blades are the same and some will last longer than others. Low-quality blades will blunt faster. High-quality razor blades will give a close shave and cause less skin irritation.
Using the the best safety razor will also help elongate the life of your blades. Your pre-shave and shave routine will also affect how long your razor blade will last. For example, using good pre-shave oil and lubricating shaving soap will create less friction for the blade and therefore mean it lasts for longer. As you can see how often you have to change your razor blade is likely to be a very personal thing.
The best thing to do is to change it as soon as you notice it has stopped cutting so well either because it is hanging or pulling on the hair or you are having to go over the same area more often.
Remove the handle, then remove the lower section of the razor head with your thumb and index finger. The liquid will protect the blade from exposure to the humidity and moisture in the air. The last thing one can do to extend the blades' lifespan is to store the razors in the proper place.
The bathroom-which is the most humid room in the house-is not an ideal place to store razors. Rather, safety razors should be kept in resealable bags and placed inside a closed cabinet or drawer. Or you can simply keep your blades in a dry area in your house. Yes, definitely. Sure, the upfront costs of the safety razor are expensive than the usual disposable cartridge razor. But the durability of the unit is far more reliable than your usual plastic disposable.
When it comes to the lifespan of its blades, it is often shorter than both electric and cartridge razors. This means you will have to buy blades more often than not. But safety razor blades are cheaper than cartridge razors nowadays. Even more convenient is that safety razor blades all come in one industry standard specification.
This means you can easily shop around different razor blade brands for even lower prices. Safety razors, by far, have the best value for money spent. Think of it as an investment; you can never go wrong in buying something that can become a valuable heirloom that you can pass down your family.
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