How often
How often should you replace razor blades?
About every 4–8 weeks
Cartridge razors dull long before they look broken. A typical home interval is four to eight weeks, sooner if you shave daily or the blade tugs.
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Razor blades
Every 2 months

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Every 2 months

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Every 2 months
Why replace it
A dull blade needs more passes and nicks more easily. Fresh cartridges are the bit Subscribe & Save brands sell as a subscription — you can track them without one.
Signs it is worn out
- The blade tugs instead of cutting
- You need extra strokes for the same patch
- You see rust or a bent guard
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