How many shaves are people getting out of a Nacet?

Back in January of this year (2021) I did a personal one month one blade challenge, and took a Nacet to 31 shaves. I enjoyed the first 26 days of shaving, getting comfortable 2 and 3 pass shaves. I believe it was one of the older “plain white” wax paper blades. After reading this, I think I’m in the minority of people who get so much mileage from this blade.

Back in January of this year (2021) I did a personal one month one blade challenge, and took a Nacet to 31 shaves. I enjoyed the first 26 days of shaving, getting comfortable 2 and 3 pass shaves. I believe it was one of the older “plain white” wax paper blades. After reading this, I think I’m in the minority of people who get so much mileage from this blade.

I think it's going to vary widely by the type of hair being shaved. I have a goatee, and feeling the hair there, the first think I think of is steel wool. It is very wirey thick hair. This has to take a toll on the blade. Also, I have sensitive skin. So, I don't want to force the shave, doing extra passes with extra pressure to get to a acceptable shave.

So, the Nacet gets binned at 3-4, regardless. It's just better for me.

For sure I get more shaves out of a blade if I keep the blade in the wax paper for the first 10 shaves

For sure I get more shaves out of a blade if I keep the blade in the wax paper for the first 10 shaves

See now, that's thinking outside the box. Speaking of boxes: if you leaves the blades IN the box... Lol.

For sure I get more shaves out of a blade if I keep the blade in the wax paper for the first 10 shaves

See now, that's thinking outside the box. Speaking of boxes: if you leaves the blades IN the box... Lol.

I was shocked when I read that some people actually remove the lid before lathering their soaps! Such a waste! I am still one my first soap I bought in 1978. It's still like new, only the top label is long gone and the plastic lid is scratched from the bristles.

I replace my blade after 3 shaves, but Nacets are good for double that if I forget...

I’m in the “One And Done” group.

I was just joking. Usually for me it's 3 or 4 shaves, but it depends on the blade and the razor. KAI in some razors can go for up to 7 shaves for me. I remember that when I was using Merkur 37C slant, after 2 shaves the blade was too dull for a 3rd shave. I don't know why but for me the second shave is always the best on most blades.

I usually go 4-5 shaves before replacing. Sure I can go more, but life is too short with all the blades I have.