Non-vintage PAL Blue Carbon Steel blade experience

[GoodShave]

Yes, it happens.

Thanks for confirming!

 

[Tanuki]

I think stored carbon steel blades are more likely to degrade under stress of heat and humidity than stainless.

 

[Whiterook]

I had a great shave this morning with a Pal blued carbon blade. It came out of this tuck.

 

[malocchio]

Not sure if these PACE SE blades are still around but if you run into any avoid them at all coasts ! ............. Dorco Disaster - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/dorco-disaster.406812/

 

[Psychtec]

I have more of the TryABlade PAL Blue Carbon and Gem Carbon Steel left than I remembered.
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I suspect that these blades have (or had) some sort of niche market that probably isn't ordinary shaving or isn't in the USA. They both work for me, but I seem to have a tough hide. They aren't paint scrapers.

The Blue Stars and their store labeled versions (I have some unopened 'Daylogic') were still found in drugstore shaving racks last time I checked. They all have the same markings, some code starting '009' if I remember correctly.

My theory of corking is that I'm smoothing the PTFE coating. I wrist or palm strop all my Gem-style blades before I first use them to mellow the edge.

I enjoyed trying all the carbon variants, but the PTFEs remain my standard.

Those pictures from tryablade.com with the blue carbon stamp brought back memories. I used one two days ago. I have four left. I mostly use PTFE blades.

For me the blue carbons are nice to use. They smooth out during the second use just like the PTFE’s.

I am a daily shaver. Regardless of blade I get three-four uses out of a blade. Each shave consists of both face and head.

In my opinion comparing a carbon blade and a stainless steel blade is light comparing apples to oranges.

Both are the best in their separate categories. PTFE’s are the standard.

Nice thread.

 

[LRod]

Late to this thread!
I've never tried the Pal's but did receive some new Treet Carbon blades (black beauty) a week ago. My first experience with carbon blades and feel that they're one of the best blades I've tried.
My most used DE blades are Lab Blues and these Treet Carbons (although different) are pretty much up there with the Lab Blue's.
I really like them!

 

[Whiterook]

I like Black Beauties for a change of pace. I get a different post shave feeling on the skin with carbon steel blades.