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Posted: 11/19/2014 7:26:17 PM EDT
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Post up in the sampler thread and shoot me an IM with your address and I will send you a bunch to try out.
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Posted: 11/19/2014 8:52:32 PM EDT
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I got a single Merkur blade with the Merkur 34c I bought but it seemed to get dull at around 3 shaves. Even being a novice I noticed that something had changed and tossed the blade. Switched it out for a Feather last night and for the first time I cut myself, multiple times. Besides that it irritated the rest of my skin afterwards while still using the same razor and shaving soap. What else is out there thats a good idea to try and see? Feathers are great for a heavy beard, but they can be too aggressive for some. Check out this page for info on some common blades. It gave me a good starting point when I made the switch. http://www.shaving101.com/index.php/education/double-edge-shaving/48-choosing-the-right-blade.html |
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Posted: 11/21/2014 1:35:04 PM EDT
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I really like the Personna red pack blades. They're all I've used in years. I hear a lot of folks like Astras. Merkur blades are not well reviewed at all.
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Posted: 11/22/2014 6:22:36 AM EDT
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+1 on Personna reds. Also give Dorco ST301's a try.
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Posted: 11/24/2014 3:48:34 AM EDT
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I like Derby and Astra blades.
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Posted: 11/24/2014 4:52:34 PM EDT
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I switch between Astra SP and Voskhod. Both are available on Amazon in 100 ct. packs.
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Posted: 11/24/2014 5:22:44 PM EDT
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youtube search for palm stropping
feathers bite me as well and I palm strop them first to actually tame them a bit... exact opposite of the definition of palm stropping but.. it is what it is dont discount the feathers completely they arent my favorite but I have a feather blade that has been in my razor for 20+ shaves sure its just a fluke but at this point that is insane usage for a single blade |
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Posted: 12/29/2014 10:24:26 AM EDT
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The Feathers are plenty sharp, but I cut myself too much with them. My favorite blade (so far) is the the Gillette Platinum.
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Posted: 12/30/2014 12:47:04 AM EDT
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I like the Astra blades off Amazon. As cheap as they are I rarely use a blade more than twice.
I generally throw the twice used blades in a small plastic bin as they come in handy for various projects |
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Posted: 12/30/2014 3:22:03 PM EDT
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I personally use Feather. Haven't had a problem with them but I don't apply any pressure like you're supposed to and just use the weight of the razor. Also, my beard is quite coarse and I have to shave every day.
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Posted: 12/31/2014 4:48:55 PM EDT
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I gave my father in law a pack of dorcos. Worst blades ever and I told him that.
He loves em. 
It's real personal. You just have to try a bunch. |
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Posted: 12/31/2014 8:05:41 PM EDT
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So far I have tried Wilkinson Sword, Astra, Crystal, and Shark. Crystal has been my favorite.
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Posted: 1/2/2015 5:27:46 PM EDT
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The only blades you will ever need:
Insanely smooth. |
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Posted: 1/4/2015 1:01:05 AM EDT
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I like the Personna Blue that are made here in the USA.
I use a 20c as my main razor with various shave soaps. The Personna blades are somewhat like the Astra SP blades just a touch more expensive |
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Posted: 1/10/2015 7:36:16 PM EDT
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Red Personna and Super Iridiums for me.
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Posted: 1/17/2015 1:13:22 AM EDT
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Derby, Astra, Shark, Personna from Israel in UK packaging (West Coast Shaving), Lord, Crystal (Israel), Feather (wicked sharp). I, too, had bad luck with Dorco, but YMMV.
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Posted: 1/18/2015 2:44:18 AM EDT
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I've tried a ton of different blades and my go-to are the Astra SP (Green). Very sharp yet fairly mild/forgiving. Be careful around the nose because the corners are left sharp.
Feathers are great for killing some heavy growth when your face has had a break, but you have to use good form and they dull quickly due to the super thin edge. I find them too aggressive for every day use, but I have sensitive skin. Israeli/Red Personna are second to Astras. Crystal and Dorco are my next choice but seem thin like Feathers, yet not as sharp which translates to less smoothness I think because they flex as they bite the hairs. Maybe the micro-edge isn't as polished or something. I've had terrible luck with USA/Blue Personnas. They seem great when the QC is good, but they've been horribly inconsistent in sharpness with entire batches worthless. Wasn't a huge fan of Gillette blades, however I think I only tried them in a shitty vintage Gillette Tech that I finally realized warped the blades thus tearing up my face with any blade. Perhaps they're good but I can't imagine they're any better than Astra SP which are cheaper and phenomenally consistent.
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