Gem SS PFTE Blades - On Average, How Many Shaves?

[Old Sarge]

Today will be my tenth shave on my first Gem SS PFTE Blade (thanks Dave). I've not yet noticed any degradation in effectiveness. I know that there are many variables, but on average how many shaves do you expect to get out of one SS blade? And if you are a carbon blade user, how many for you?

[Dave in KY]

I've fallen off from keeping track but @10 seems about right. I keep a few on hand so I don't worry about it........  Keep in mind, everyone's beard, prep etc is different and so you will see differing numbers from different people. What works for you, works for you.
   

[TobyC]

Today will be my tenth shave on my first Gem SS PFTE Blade (thanks Dave). I've not yet noticed any degradation in effectiveness. I know that there are many variables, but on average how many shaves do you expect to get out of one SS blade? And if you are a carbon blade user, how many for you?

I usually go about ten shaves on SS or carbon, but I don't keep count, I let the blade tell me when it's done.

[Twelvefret]

Today will be my tenth shave on my first Gem SS PFTE Blade (thanks Dave). I've not yet noticed any degradation in effectiveness. I know that there are many variables, but on average how many shaves do you expect to get out of one SS blade? And if you are a carbon blade user, how many for you?

I think the one I am using now I've gotten maybe 9 or 10. I change it out between the  GEM collection. After shaving I clean and dry before laying aside somewhere safe. I wish the Schick lasted as long, but no complaints otherwise.

[Tony'schin]

I have taken them over 10, however, they are cheap enough to stop while they are still good, it's just not worth a poor shave.
I am usually 10 and out.

[Twelvefret]

Given that some men have beards and some don’t shave daily,
I would think these must be factors to consider as to blade life.

[GAW9576]

I have a beard and don't shave every day but I get about 8 to 10 per SS blade. I know some people get more. With carbon blades I usually only get 1 to 2. The major factor there is not using them frequently and having issues with storing them in a way that keeps them from corroding with the longer time between uses. For some reason I've only had a few shaves I've enjoyed with a carbon SE blade. I want to like them but just don't find them worth the effort.

[Whiterook]

I got fourteen great shaves from an PTFE stainless. I get one from a carbon because they rust too fast in the salt air here.

[Twelvefret]

I get 100 Astra SP blades because I can share them with my son in law.
Since I use a variety of blade holders, I just get a few of the GEM at a time.

[srqshaver]

I just bought my first GEM razor, a Featherweight, and am excited to try it out today. I didn't have blades so I bought some PTFE coated blades on eBay. I only got 5 because I figure if I get 10 shaves per blade, it's going to be a while before I need more. I can also test whether I like the PTFE coated ones or want to try something else.

In any case, I always keep track so I'll make sure I count the shaves for each blade. I have pretty soft facial hair and also a round beard so only shaving my cheeks and neck. That means I should get many more shaves per blade I assume.