Exceptional Products SAB001 Save A Blade Automatic Razor Sharpener
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Exceptional Products SAB001 Save A Blade Automatic Razor Sharpener
Customer Review: There's a better product
Summary: 1 Stars
A friend of mine bought one of these and said it never worked and ince I had looked into buying one of these but decided not to since most reviews confirm his findings, I thought I'd post what does work. There's a product called the Razor Saver that works buy rubbing the blade across a mirrored surface made of silica which strips off oxidation and other build up. It claims you can get up to 75 uses out of a blade, and more conservatively, 30+. I have 43 used Mach 3 blades from the last couple years that I'm using this on. I initially "sharpened" four blades and tried all four and they all seemed to work just fine. I then sharpened all 43 blades and stored all but one four pack outside of the bathroom to keep them away from moisture. The first blade I started using had absolutely no lubrication strip left, so it had been very well used as I often get 2-3 weeks out of new blades. I began using it on July 12th and am still using it today (Aug 3, 22 days). In the last couple days I've noticed it doesn't cut quite as well, but it still does the job and has never cut my skin (I'm thinking it's the build-up on the blade that cuts you, not the blade itself). Three weeks extra use out of a blade that I probably used three weeks in it's first life and after sitting in a bathroom drawer for two years is phenominal, so I'd recommend this to anyone. I still can't figure out how that save-a-blade thing got an infomercial (and everyone says it's worthless), while the razor savor actually works and doesn't seem to be promoted at all. Billy Mays should have been all over this thing. I'd tell you where to find it, but it's not available on amazon, so you'll just have to google it. I found a deal for two for $21 total.Customer Review: Save A Blade = Save Money
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm on my third Save A Blade now, which is why I give it 4 stars instead of 5 stars.
Does it work? Yes. I've saved a lot of money on my blades, both Fusion and Mach 3. I have sort of a weird shaving routine; I use the Power Fusion to shave down, and the Mach 3 to shave up, against the grain. Don't ask how I came up with this routine, all I know is it works for me. I shave in the shower every day, then I reach out, grab the Save A Blade, and sharpen both blades for 5 seconds each.
Using the Save A Blade, I don't have to replace blades for months. I used to replace blades about every 9-10 days. At the cost of those blades, I'm saving a bundle of $$.
Does it sharpen the blades to a like-new standard? No. But it does keep the blades sharp enough to shave without pulling, which used to be when I'd change blades to new ones.
Why not 5 stars? It's a cheaply Made-in-China unit, apparently by different factories who then slap the "Save-A-Blade" name on it. The little stropping strip that rotates inside to hone the blades ripped apart on my first unit after about 7 months. I ordered another unit, but that arrived with the strip already fallen off the part that rotates it. Amazon returned my purchase price.
The third unit uses slightly different plastic bearings inside, which is how I know it's made by different factories.
Every few weeks I take the unit apart and clean the tiny metal shaft with a rough paper towel because the rotation slows down a bit from rust on the shaft. When I clean that off the shaft, the drum inside spins like new.
I do recommend this unit, like I said, I've saved plenty of $$ using it.
Customer Review: RIGHT ON THE MARK!!
Summary: 5 Stars
"My personal subjective experience" is that it's an excellent product. I'm in my 3rd year of using it. My first one fell in the sink, got wet, and so no longer is functional but I definitely wanted another one. I'm saving a small fortune by not having to continually buy Mach III blades so often that get dull so fast. I'm a shaved-head guy and it's my personal habit to daily run that razor over my head, sometimes a couple of times a day, to keep it clean and smooth, and Save A Blade makes my Mach III blades last up to a month at least before I feel a tugging or dragging occur and sharpening doesn't seem to help anymore, and so then I start with a new blade. No complaints here at all. But obviously we all have different skin types and hair textures and shaving habits, etc., so it may not be 100% the same results for everyone; no product is. But this works for me!!Customer Review: Works for Me!
Summary: 5 Stars
I sometimes buy 'As Seen On TV' products for my retail store and decided to carry these. I took a unit home and was very suspicious that this thing really did all that it said, but, (as another view said) if it sharpened just half as well as they claimed, it would be worth it.
I took a product home and used it on some old razors that I had and I was really surprised. All you have to do is insert your old razor head into the slot while still attached to the razor post for about 30 seconds and the blades are like new.
I suspect that other users that gave 'Shave A Blade' may not of left the blade heads in the devise long enough or it just didn't work with their razor heads. I used it on Mach 3 and Schick Quadro and am very happy with the results.
All the best
Customer Review: It really does work!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this product for the last 3 months, and it really does work! No it won't give you 200 shaves on one blade, but I do get 30 decent shave with one. I use the Mach 3 razor, and I usually get a bad shave after the third day. With save-a-blade, I can easily get 30 shaves that are pretty decent. I probably could go over 30 days, but I feel good with that number, and it seems like others do too! I have a feeling that most people did not actually read and follow the directions. You MUST wet the blade before sharpening, and hold the button down for 5 seconds. I have no question about buying another unit once this one dies. If you're not sure how you feel, I bought mine at my local Walgreen's so I could return it easily.The idea behind the device is simple and works.