looking for a DE blade sampler? I found one (Page 1 of 4)
Posted: 12/18/2013 5:00:54 PM EDT
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lets break in the new forum
blade sampler to the first 4 takers Merry Christmas 
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Originally Posted By stewie97:
I just ran out...could use a good sample pack Originally 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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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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Originally 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. Originally 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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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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Originally 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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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. |
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Originally 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. Originally 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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Originally 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. Originally 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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Originally 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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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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Originally 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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Originally 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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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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Originally 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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Tagging for info on blades. I don't need/want any samples, just curious about other people's experience with different manufacturers.
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Originally 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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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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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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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. ;) |
