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Originally Posted By JayCeeNC:
PM inbound. I've got a Gillette Super Speed on the way from eBay and I'm new to DE shaving. The different blades available has my head spinning. Originally Posted By JayCeeNC:
PM inbound. I've got a Gillette Super Speed on the way from eBay and I'm new to DE shaving. The different blades available has my head spinning. Didn't get a message yet. Might want to resend. Originally Posted By gammaecho22:
Just sent you an IM fish. If someone wants to try out a 5 pack of Feather's let me know and I can send you some as it looks like I got these thinking they were the best for what I needed, but since I only go1-2 days without shaving there's no heavy beard and they are way too rough on me. P.S. - Please draw an angry Pug chasing a giraffe on the envelope  Yours, I got. And it went out today, but I apologize, my artistic skills are limited to BFL's, and then, just barely. I honestly tried. Even tried tracing some clipart. So you got a BFL.
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Originally Posted By bigrob83:
holy crap fish... I started the thread forgot all about it and now im putting you out let me restock you with some blades or pmags or something pm me please ETA: whoops no pmags LOL Not put out at all. I still have hundreds and hundreds of blades, of a dozen brands. I'm happy to see them go out to new DE shavers. It's all good. 
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Originally Posted By fish223:
This works by sending me an IM with a shipping address. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqGjXGubZxw/U5oVC_C7CPI/AAAAAAAAJA8/lVeVHJ2mWWA/s1600/smiley-shaving.png Originally Posted By fish223:
Originally Posted By JMiller613:
How's this work? Are any left? I'd like to give a few a shot. Thanks This works by sending me an IM with a shipping address. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gqGjXGubZxw/U5oVC_C7CPI/AAAAAAAAJA8/lVeVHJ2mWWA/s1600/smiley-shaving.png Sent. Thanks |
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Originally Posted By steelraincdo:
Just got my package from Fish on Sat. Exotic blades from all over the world. Thanks again for the hook up Originally Posted By steelraincdo:
Just got my package from Fish on Sat. Exotic blades from all over the world. Thanks again for the hook up My pleasure. Happy New Year. Originally Posted By whiskerz:
So it appears I need to convert to shaving with a DE ? Jump in, water's fine. 73Charger, Er_Mah_Gerd, your blades went out today, I thought they went out Friday, but I found them still in the outbox today when I got to the office, sorry. |
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Originally Posted By fish223:
My pleasure. Happy New Year. Jump in, water's fine. 73Charger, Er_Mah_Gerd, your blades went out today, I thought they went out Friday, but I found them still in the outbox today when I got to the office, sorry. Originally Posted By fish223:
Originally Posted By steelraincdo:
Just got my package from Fish on Sat. Exotic blades from all over the world. Thanks again for the hook up My pleasure. Happy New Year. Originally Posted By whiskerz:
So it appears I need to convert to shaving with a DE ? Jump in, water's fine. 73Charger, Er_Mah_Gerd, your blades went out today, I thought they went out Friday, but I found them still in the outbox today when I got to the office, sorry. Thank you so much, recieved them a few days ago. Can't wait to try them once I can get rid of this winter beard. I really appreciate it! |
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Originally Posted By JoshDunaway:
Just ordered a Merkur 34C as my first venture into the classic shaving world. Is the offer still good on a sampler? Sure. Just IM me a mailing address. I can get it out Monday. |
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Jumped into the DE fray with a Merkur 34C. Per multiple reviews, I discarded the "included" Merkur blade to avoid beginners disappointment. Picked up some Astra platinums but would like to see how a few other brands fare. Is the pay it forward sampler session still active?
Thanks. |
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Originally Posted By NYMini:
Jumped into the DE fray with a Merkur 34C. Per multiple reviews, I discarded the "included" Merkur blade to avoid beginners disappointment. Picked up some Astra platinums but would like to see how a few other brands fare. Is the pay it forward sampler session still active? Thanks. IM me a mailing address and I will send them Monday. |
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I have tried Wilkinson Sword and Derby. The Wilkinson Swords work best for me so far, but I would like to try some others if the offer is still out there. By the way, let me know if anyone would like to try some Derbys.
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Really great idea... Wish I had seen this sooner!
I switched to safety razor about a month ago and tried the included Merkur blade and didn't care for it too much. I purchased (didn't know about the shaving topic) a variety pack from Amazon to try out some different bladed. I was planning on trying a new blade each week and rate from there. I figured this would be a good way to weed through them. Start each Monday with a new blade and use it for the week (usually Monday - Thursday) keeping notes on cuts, overall smoothness, if it lasts all week (noticeably duller quicker than others), etc... So far, I have only tried the Gillette Silver Blue and will be switching up tomorrow and trying the Bic Chrome Platinum. I have about 10 more brands to try and look forward to finding the right one. On a side note, the Gillette Silver Blue was 10x better than the included Merk. Here's hoping the rest are even better. Can't wait to find the one for me!!! If there are any recommendations or must tries anyone has, please let me know. At this point, I am picking from the variety pack at random. Thanks and happy shaving!!! |
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Originally Posted By dogsandhogs:
I have tried Wilkinson Sword and Derby. The Wilkinson Swords work best for me so far, but I would like to try some others if the offer is still out there. By the way, let me know if anyone would like to try some Derbys. IM me a mailing address. NYMini, TRG, yours are going out today, sorry, I got a bit of snow that slowed me down slightly. |
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Received today, thank you.
Like others, I really appreciate you taking he time to do this. Cool envelope as well. TRG |
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Just received the sampler. This really helps. Thanks a bunch. Came in a USPS mylar with printing apologizing for damage during shipping. Envelope was re-taped. The BFL logo must have raised an eyebrow.
Maybe you should provide a label on the package stating "WARNING: High Tech Tactical Shaving Equipment Enclosed" 
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I've only used one blade from the sampler so far. Three shaves with it. (I shave only when I want to shave).
The Astra was my first selection. Holy. Hell. Much...much better shave than I was expecting. Thank you for the pack. TRG |
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Have used the Astra Platinum as my first blade selection and was impressed with the quality of shave.
Haven't tried the Astra Stainless yet but I'm sure it will be similar. I have heard the Platinum glides easier but no comparison yet. |
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Originally Posted By NYMini:
Just received the sampler. This really helps. Thanks a bunch. Came in a USPS mylar with printing apologizing for damage during shipping. Envelope was re-taped. The BFL logo must have raised an eyebrow.
Maybe you should provide a label on the package stating "WARNING: High Tech Tactical Shaving Equipment Enclosed"
Well, I'm glad it finally got there. There should have been 8 to 10 packages in there, let me know if it was short any. I wonder if it was actually damaged, or opened for some inspection. I've sent probably 40 out, and you are the first to have any issue at all. Yeah, Astra is pretty good. I still use Feather, but Astra is a very close second. I can't tell the difference between the green and blue Astra blades. |
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Originally Posted By fish223:
Well, I'm glad it finally got there. There should have been 8 to 10 packages in there, let me know if it was short any. I wonder if it was actually damaged, or opened for some inspection. I've sent probably 40 out, and you are the first to have any issue at all. Yeah, Astra is pretty good. I still use Feather, but Astra is a very close second. I can't tell the difference between the green and blue Astra blades. Originally Posted By fish223:
Originally Posted By NYMini:
Just received the sampler. This really helps. Thanks a bunch. Came in a USPS mylar with printing apologizing for damage during shipping. Envelope was re-taped. The BFL logo must have raised an eyebrow.
Maybe you should provide a label on the package stating "WARNING: High Tech Tactical Shaving Equipment Enclosed"
Well, I'm glad it finally got there. There should have been 8 to 10 packages in there, let me know if it was short any. I wonder if it was actually damaged, or opened for some inspection. I've sent probably 40 out, and you are the first to have any issue at all. Yeah, Astra is pretty good. I still use Feather, but Astra is a very close second. I can't tell the difference between the green and blue Astra blades. Thanks again. Looks like they are all there. May have gotten caught up in their automated equipment. 
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Got the samplers today. It's so cool seeing all the different packaging styles. I can't wait to give them all a try.
Thanks, Fish. |
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I made the leap from Derby to Feather blades this week after reading this thread. What a pronounced difference they are! The Derby blades used to cut the crap out of my face and cause a ton of razor burn, even if they were straight out of the box. My Feather blades don't even feel like they're there, but boy do they put the enjoyment back into shaving.
And to think I used Derby blades for 8 years as if nothing else was out there.... 
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| I'm at a loss to what to try next. Any chance you still have some samples left? I've been debating astra and feather blades. I've been useing derby blades but they seem to be tugging my coarse hair. I have coarse hair and sensitive skin. I'll pm you my info. I can send some unopened derby packs back to you in case you could use them to send to others let me know thanks. |
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Originally Posted By akuser-47:
I'm at a loss to what to try next. Any chance you still have some samples left? I've been debating astra and feather blades. I've been useing derby blades but they seem to be tugging my coarse hair. I have coarse hair and sensitive skin. I'll pm you my info. I can send some unopened derby packs back to you in case you could use them to send to others let me know thanks. They went out in yesterdays mail, give it a couple of days. No need to send anything to me.
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Originally Posted By fish223:
They went out in yesterdays mail, give it a couple of days. No need to send anything to me. Originally Posted By fish223:
Originally Posted By akuser-47:
I'm at a loss to what to try next. Any chance you still have some samples left? I've been debating astra and feather blades. I've been useing derby blades but they seem to be tugging my coarse hair. I have coarse hair and sensitive skin. I'll pm you my info. I can send some unopened derby packs back to you in case you could use them to send to others let me know thanks. They went out in yesterdays mail, give it a couple of days. No need to send anything to me. Wow Thanks fish you sent me such a nice assortment This will truly help me find the the right razor blades for my skin and beard. I really do appreciate this. Thanks so very much. I received them on Saturday. I haven't tried any yet but will report on the experience on another thread once I find a winner thanks so much. |
thank you so much, awesome sampler pack, it arrived today!
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Sir, I sent you an IM, if still available.
ETA- Thanks Fish, I will advise when they arrive. - Fish, my wife says your package arrived, I will be back in town tomorrow and will begin finding the perfect blade for me. I want to express my thanks for your doing this for me. Please advise if ever I might return the favor. - Started out trying the feather blade after reading the commentary here. First shave was interesting as I could not tell I was shaving until I saw the red, Slowed down a little and all was well. I have used the same blade for seven days Straight and it is still acceptable as compared to my normal Walgreens blade, Which most time I feel needs to be changed on the third day. |
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| I was wondering if there are any samples still available? Tossed my Mach 3 turbo whatever. I can't justify the price. I picked up a cheap razor and I'm eyeing a older one. My buget one came with asian made blades which I have heard are not too great. I did try it out and it seems okay and not the bloodbath I thought it would be. Also what is a good website for supplies and accessories etc? |
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Originally Posted By Askari:
I was wondering if there are any samples still available? Originally Posted By Askari:
I was wondering if there are any samples still available? Shoot me an IM with a mailing address. Originally Posted By Askari:
Also what is a good website for supplies and accessories etc? Check out the Shave 101 tacked thread for your research links, and then find it on Amazon if it is available for best price. There are also many threads here with links to products people have tried, reviewed, and recommend (or not). |
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Because of the Sampler ... I ordered this the other day.
Best shave I've had in years and the blade has held up through 3 very stubbly shaves. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0077LAJT2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 After more than a decade of being a 'meh ... I use a generic double edge' guy ... the premiums in the sampler woke me up from a stupor. TRG |
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