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Shaver Maintenance Guide: Keep It Sharp, Keep It Smooth

Shaver Maintenance Guide: Keep It Sharp, Keep It Smooth

If your face feels clean-shaven in the morning but noticeably rough by night, it’s easy to think its rapid hair growth. However, inconsistent smoothness is often a sign that your razor blade isn’t performing as well as it should and maybe..its time for a replacement.

The Replacement Blade Report*

Let's uncovers common shaving habits and what most people actually

Q. Have you ever replaced a blade on your shaver?

More than 50% have not used replacement blades.


Q. Why haven't you used a replacement blade?

43% say they don't replace the blade because their current blade it still feels sharp.

However, blades gradually gets nicked without visible signs, dull before its even noticeable.

Q: When did you replace the blades after purchasing the electric shaver?

Over 60% of those who have replaced it admit to using the same blade for over two years.

Regular blade replacement is necessary, and we need to recognize when it's time for a new one.

To Keep Your Skin Clear and Beautiful, A Replacement Blade is a Must-have

We surveyed our customers to compare a 3-year-old blade with a new one. 

“I repeated the same motion to shave my beard with an old blade, but the replacement blade allowed me to clean it with just one stroke. I felt the sharpness and the close shave; it will be less time-consuming. I doubted whether it was necessary since I couldn't see how dull the blade was, but now I want to use a replacement blade regularly.”

The difference is clear.

When to Replace Shaver Blades

Recommendation on replacement of Panasonic shaver blades

    1. Outer foils: Replacement in about 1 year
    2. Inner blades: Replacement in about 2 years

We recommend using our replacement blade accordingly for the desired performance of our products.

Q. Do you clean your electric shaver?

Our survey also revealed that more than 70% of the respondents did not maintain the blades of their shavers, or, if they did, only rinsed or brushed them.

Using unhygienic or worn-out blades can cause skin problems, such as bacteria getting into your pores. To ensure that the blade you use is skin-friendly, clean the blade every time you use your shaver and use a replacement blade regularly.

More Comfortable Close Shave in Better Condition

Even a high-quality shaver whose blade should be gentle on the skin can be compromised by using an old blade. A nicked blade can even damage your skin because it does not shave your beard smoothly. Use a replacement blade regularly to ensure the desired performance of your shaver.

 

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*Survey subjects: 515 Japanese men in their 20s to 60s who have used electric shavers for more than a year since purchasing them
*Survey method: Internet survey

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