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Posted: 12/18/2013 5:00:54 PM EDT
lets break in the new forum
blade sampler to the first 4 takers Merry Christmas 
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Posted: 12/19/2013 1:51:35 PM EDT
[#1]
Yes please.
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Posted: 12/19/2013 2:22:28 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PinPointOne:
Yes please. pm me your address 3 to go |
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Posted: 12/19/2013 10:50:58 PM EDT
[#3]
I wouldn't mind trying some other blades
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Posted: 12/20/2013 9:31:30 AM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sjuhockey10:
I wouldn't mind trying some other blades SOLD!!! pm me your address 2 to go |
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Posted: 12/20/2013 2:49:34 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigrob83:
SOLD!!! pm me your address 2 to go Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigrob83:
Originally Posted By sjuhockey10:
I wouldn't mind trying some other blades SOLD!!! pm me your address 2 to go I just ran out...could use a good sample pack |
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Posted: 12/20/2013 3:55:39 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stewie97:
I just ran out...could use a good sample pack Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stewie97:
Originally Posted By bigrob83:
Originally Posted By sjuhockey10:
I wouldn't mind trying some other blades SOLD!!! pm me your address 2 to go I just ran out...could use a good sample pack pm me your address 1 to go |
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Posted: 12/20/2013 9:51:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 6530]
[#7]
Originally Posted By bigrob83: lets break in the new forum blade sampler to the first 4 takers Merry Christmas One left...I could use some too. I'm a new DE shaver on the last of my first sample pack. In the spirit of PIF I'll send a few blades I have left that don't work for me (but might work for someone else) to the next poster. |
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Posted: 12/21/2013 1:02:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 6530:
One left...I could use some too. I'm a new DE shaver on the last of my first sample pack. In the spirit of PIF I'll send a few blades I have left that don't work for me (but might work for someone else) to the next poster. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 6530:
Originally Posted By bigrob83:
lets break in the new forum blade sampler to the first 4 takers Merry Christmas
One left...I could use some too. I'm a new DE shaver on the last of my first sample pack. In the spirit of PIF I'll send a few blades I have left that don't work for me (but might work for someone else) to the next poster. Pm me your address and a list of what doesn't work for you so I don't send your more of the same |
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Posted: 12/21/2013 1:04:00 AM EDT
[#9]
All spoken for. Still waiting for addresses
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Posted: 12/21/2013 1:55:02 AM EDT
[#10]
Well, hell, if we're going to do this, I've got four Feathers, a dozen "barber" Personnas, probably 80 or so "med-prep" Personnas, and a five pack of Derby. I'm looking to try some red pack Personnas, maybe some 7 O'clocks.
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ID, USA
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Posted: 12/21/2013 6:48:23 AM EDT
[#11]
Good man, OP.
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Posted: 12/21/2013 10:17:11 AM EDT
[#12]
I've got a bunch too, just sitting around since I settled on Feather.
Not sure of quantity of each but I will check and send them out upon request. I know I have some Astra (stainless and platinum), shark, sharp, crystal, 7am, and of course Feather. Nice offer bigrob, thanks for starting this off. 
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Posted: 12/21/2013 10:45:00 AM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pokey074:
Well, hell, if we're going to do this, I've got four Feathers, a dozen "barber" Personnas, probably 80 or so "med-prep" Personnas, and a five pack of Derby. I'm looking to try some red pack Personnas, maybe some 7 O'clocks. Got you covered pokey. Pm me Not many places have the 7 o'clocks. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 12/22/2013 8:57:56 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223: I've got a bunch too, just sitting around since I settled on Feather. Not sure of quantity of each but I will check and send them out upon request. I know I have some Astra (stainless and platinum), shark, sharp, crystal, 7am, and of course Feather. Nice offer bigrob, thanks for starting this off. |
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Posted: 12/23/2013 6:22:20 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kjk200:
I will take some if this is an actual offer. I just got my first razor (a cheap Chinese one) and it came with a junk blade. Any recommendations for an inexpensive brush/soap would be greatly appreciated. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kjk200:
Originally Posted By fish223:
I've got a bunch too, just sitting around since I settled on Feather. Not sure of quantity of each but I will check and send them out upon request. I know I have some Astra (stainless and platinum), shark, sharp, crystal, 7am, and of course Feather. Nice offer bigrob, thanks for starting this off. target mens clothing section top of one of the circular clothes racks grab the $19.99 van der hagen set. |
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Posted: 12/23/2013 10:04:58 AM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kjk200:
I will take some if this is an actual offer. I just got my first razor (a cheap Chinese one) and it came with a junk blade. Any recommendations for an inexpensive brush/soap would be greatly appreciated. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kjk200:
Originally Posted By fish223:
I've got a bunch too, just sitting around since I settled on Feather. Not sure of quantity of each but I will check and send them out upon request. I know I have some Astra (stainless and platinum), shark, sharp, crystal, 7am, and of course Feather. Nice offer bigrob, thanks for starting this off. Of course it is an actual offer. IM a mailing address, and I will send a sampler. |
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Posted: 12/23/2013 12:40:17 PM EDT
[#17]
let me know something 6530
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GA, USA
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Posted: 12/25/2013 1:36:30 PM EDT
[#18]
Anybody still have some to share?
Tired of my beard and looking to get started. Thanks! |
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Posted: 12/25/2013 5:08:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fish223]
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Foxarockin:
Anybody still have some to share? Tired of my beard and looking to get started. Thanks! Send me an IM and they will go out tomorrow. Kjk yours are in the mail. |
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Posted: 12/27/2013 11:45:55 AM EDT
[#20]
well... not sure what happened to 6530 I waited but perhaps he got run over by reindeer
samplers sent out today sorry for the delay guys you should get them next year 
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Posted: 12/27/2013 11:51:13 AM EDT
[#21]
Foxarockin, yours are in todays outgoing mail.
I did an inventory, I have all of what I mentioned earlier, plus Derby, Wilkinson, 7 o'clock, and Personna. Anyone else?, the offer is open ended...................... |
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Posted: 12/28/2013 7:21:20 AM EDT
[#22]
Same here. I've got Feathers, Derby, med-prep Personna, and barber Personna.
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CO, USA
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Posted: 12/29/2013 4:42:04 PM EDT
[#23]
Just ordered my first safety razor and would welcome a sample.
Thanks |
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Posted: 12/29/2013 5:20:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fish223]
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shag633:
Just ordered my first safety razor and would welcome a sample. Thanks Shoot me an IM with a mailing address and I can send some out tomorrow. |
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Posted: 12/30/2013 4:43:35 PM EDT
[#25]
Shag, sampler went out today.
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Posted: 12/30/2013 5:48:45 PM EDT
[#26]
Got the blade sampler that BigRob so generously sent to me. There are quite a few here I have been wanting to try.
Thank you again sir! |
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Posted: 12/31/2013 5:39:25 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PinPointOne: Got the blade sampler that BigRob so generously sent to me. There are quite a few here I have been wanting to try. Thank you again sir! Me too. Holy cow! I just wanted to try the 7 O'clocks and he sent like six different kinds. Thanks!!!
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Posted: 12/31/2013 10:09:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bigrob83]
[#28]
your welcome guys
I really like the 7 o'clock yellows thats my everyday blade ohh the no names in the white plastic container those are dollar store blades rumor has it they can be really good or really bad so they are kind of a joke its like russian roulette..... 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2014 1:11:57 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223: KJK yours are in the mail. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/1/2014 4:16:45 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
Shag, sampler went out today. Thanks 
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GA, USA
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Posted: 1/5/2014 4:10:21 PM EDT
[#31]
Got mine yesterday. Thanks!
Using the money I would have spent on a membership. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/11/2014 9:19:24 PM EDT
[#32]
Finally made it to the post office and picked up the samples. I was only expecting one or two packs, but was pleasantly surprised. Thanks again Fish.
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Posted: 1/22/2014 12:34:19 PM EDT
[#33]
Fish told me to post here.
 I still have my beard and probably will for another month or so. It's -30 outside in Northern NY right now. I need it to survive
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Posted: 1/22/2014 4:31:55 PM EDT
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On its way lawle102.
Gonna need a sharp blade to get through a NY winter beard. |
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Posted: 1/25/2014 1:14:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
Foxarockin, yours are in todays outgoing mail. I did an inventory, I have all of what I mentioned earlier, plus Derby, Wilkinson, 7 o'clock, and Personna. Anyone else?, the offer is open ended...................... Still have any samples available? |
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Posted: 1/25/2014 1:15:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: G1F2-EE]
[#36]
sorry, dubl-tap
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Posted: 1/25/2014 8:48:23 AM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By G1F2-EE:
Still have any samples available? IM me mailing info |
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Posted: 1/26/2014 12:20:51 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
IM me mailing info Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
Originally Posted By G1F2-EE:
Still have any samples available? IM me mailing info IM Sent, Thank You Sir
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Posted: 1/29/2014 10:48:40 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By G1F2-EE:
IM Sent, Thank You Sir
Should be there today or tomorrow. |
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Posted: 1/29/2014 10:54:09 AM EDT
[#40]
Tagging for info on blades. I don't need/want any samples, just curious about other people's experience with different manufacturers.
TRG |
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Posted: 1/29/2014 11:04:20 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheRedGoat:
Tagging for info on blades. I don't need/want any samples, just curious about other people's experience with different manufacturers. TRG General consensus is the Japanese made Feather is the sharpest blade available for DE razors. I personally agree, and is my blade of choice when going DE. However, and just as important, is the head of the razor. You can have the sharpest blade in the world, but if you are using a closed comb, non-adjustable, you might not get the contact angle just right to get a great shave. I use a closed comb adjustable (Merkur Futur) on a high (aggressive) setting and I like it. I adjust it down slightly for the neck. My Merkur 34C is a non-adjustable, and it never feels quite as close. I use it for travel since it is smaller, and if I lose it, I won't be as upset. All that said, I usually use a straight razor when I have the time, so none of the DE combos ever truly feel as BBS as three passes with a straight. |
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Posted: 1/29/2014 11:08:26 AM EDT
[#42]
Thanks.
I have been using a non-adjustable DE for about 25 years. Long before it became 'cool' again. Last Christmas my mother gave me an adjustable DE that she said her dad (my grandfather) used. I have tried using it, but, I can't seem to find a setting that works for me. One day a "3" will give a nice cut, the next day it seems to leave hair. Same with "9", one day it seems to shave like a champ and the next it cuts me. Is there something about the adjustables that I am missing on its use? I keep looking at my old faithful non-adjustable and its faithful everyday shave ... I want to use my grandfather's razor for nostalgia, but, I can't seem to get it dialed in properly. TRG |
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Posted: 1/29/2014 12:04:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fish223]
[#43]
TRG, getting it dialed in is not just about the blade and setting.
When you start really paying attention, you can see how the angle changes over different parts of the face. Consistent angle is really important, just like when sharpening a knife. Also, hair seems to grow in slightly different directions on different surfaces. You need to find the grain and follow it for the first pass. Next you need to add a little more lather, and go across the grain. And if you want the best possible shave, one more time, but against the grain. Once you do get it dialed in just right, it just works, every time. ETA: Also, take apart Grandpa's razor, and make sure all the fittings are nice and snug. Maybe the mechanism is worn, and not holding a consistent gap across the egde. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/30/2014 6:28:56 PM EDT
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After the long 30+ page thread on DE shaving I purchased a mekur 180 off amazon. I have completed my first ever DE shave with the stock blade it came with and wasn't impressed, however I only have cartridge razors to compare it with. I'm assuming this blade isn't the cats ass.
 So the question is, the blades they carry at dollar general or a Walgreens, are they worth a darn? If so ill run up an grab a pack tonight. Thanks for any help on local blades fellas.
Oh and I also bought and used a badger brush with arko soap. Waiting on my bay rum/lime aftershave. ;) |
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Posted: 1/30/2014 8:41:54 PM EDT
[#45]
Generic pharmacy blades are usually unbranded Personna... should be decent. Beard prep is more important than the blade.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 1/31/2014 2:35:01 PM EDT
[#46]
Thanks man! I picked some of from a local store today.
I had my second try lastnight with the same results of irritation on the neck area. Gonna give the new ones a whirl. |
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MS, USA
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Posted: 1/31/2014 3:37:25 PM EDT
[#47]
I had the same issue with neck irritation. I found that using witch hazel before the after shave helped a lot. It cleared up completely when I realized I was putting too much pressure on the razor.
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Posted: 2/4/2014 12:01:09 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
Should be there today or tomorrow. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fish223:
Originally Posted By G1F2-EE:
IM Sent, Thank You Sir
Should be there today or tomorrow. Got "em, Thank you Sir
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MT, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2014 5:49:31 PM EDT
[#49]
Dude, I was just looking for a few samples! You screwed up and sent me a years supply of different blades. TOO LATE, IM KEEPING THEM! NO TAKE BACKS!
Seriously, thanks a lot dude |
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Posted: 2/24/2014 3:02:06 PM EDT
[#50]
Still available if anyone wants some
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