Ask Aaron Q&A: Turning razor blades around at periodic intervals

By Aaron Wolfenbarger on April 21, 2011

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Gary Whittles, from the UK, asks:

“I enjoy double edge razor shaving, preferring the Israeli blades to the Derby blades. However, I have noticed that the Derby blades have numbers 1 and 2 o one side with 3 and 4 on the other. What is the significance of these numbers and should I be turning my blades around at periodic intervals.”

AARON SAYS

“Mr. Whittles,
I too have seen those numbers and wondered what they were there for. After doing some reading and exploring I eventually found that they have only to do with the manufacturing side of the process. Turning or flipping your blade does not increase it’s lifespan (although some will swear it does) or maintain its sharpness. Thanks very much for your question!

Smooth shaving!

Aaron”

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About Aaron Wolfenbarger:
 Ask Aaron Q&A: Turning razor blades around at periodic intervals Called a modern Renaissance Man by many, Aaron has many interests including music, science, theology, his family, camping, backpacking, style, grooming, and of course wet-shaving. His love of wet-shaving began as a teenager when he was gifted a brush, mug, and soap set for his birthday. He can be found on many online wet-shaving and men’s forums and on Twitter as @KiltedShaver.
Website:http://twitter.com/KiltedShaver

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