What is your favorite lesser-known blade?

[BradWorld]

Sputnik blades are awesome. They are not widely used. But most that use them love them for their sharp and efficient shave. But they are really hard to find now.

I got some Sputnik tucks many years ago when I bought a 100 pack sampler with a bunch of different tucks of non-gillette brands. There were several tucks each of Sputnik, Lana's, and several different Rapiras. The Sputniks were the clear top dog of that bunch, and the only ones I really took a liking to. So I bought another couple hundred back then. Glad I did.

Amazingly good blades.

 

[frbock]

Going thru blades on a sample pack, some passed the first round that I didn't expect
Personna Platinum,Dorco(red) HQ, Treet Platinum, Derby Premium was a surprise after the Derby Extra (which was not nearly as good as I remembered). Lord Platinum is still in the running.
Gillette Platinum, and Wilkinson Sword are well known.
I suspect the Shark Super Chrome and Feather Platinum may fall on round 2. But since I have an adjustable, I can back them down a little.

 

[AshleyC]

Willy's. Which I think are Indian. Fifty of them came with my Pearl Flexi.

 

[lak611]

Zaza super stainless or Zaza platinum produced in Türkiye.

I just tried a Zaza super stainless and was impressed.

 

[Tume]

Shark Super Chrome

 

[Pinto90]

Zaza super stainless or Zaza platinum produced in Türkiye.

I have to add Sharp Stainless.

 

[Salty_Shaver]

7 am plus hi platinum

 

[AlBHappy]

Parker Premium

 

[cranewarrior]

FlyDear Super Platinums are climbing the ladder for me. I have 7 shaves on one right now. So far, so good.

 

[Jens]

My overall favourite blade is Gillette Rubie. Not sure if that qualifies as "lesser known". It seems to no longer be available where I am, presumably due to the war in Ukraine, but I read it is still manufactured and sold i Russia. I've got well over a hundred left.
Other "lesser" knowns that I like include Lord Platinum, and Concord (made by Derby). I also enjoy the Treet "Black Beauty" once in a while.

 

[Balthier]

Not sure if lesser know, but tatra platinum and derby usta.

 

[Saloogie]

Trig blades.

I discovered them in a variety pack and a long with Treet Platinums, became my go-to blades. They're very nice. Not super sharp, but they give me a smooth, consistent shave everytime. I believe they are made by Treet.

 

[frbock]

So, I had it down to 2 blades. The PERSONNA Platinum, and the Lord Platinum. The Treet Platinum was the last to fall, it's a really good blade. I didn't expect it to make it thru a 16 blade showdown. Different razor, maybe different outcome.
The Lord and the Personna shave the same on my face.
The Lord blades are 0.10 a piece for 100. The Personna is 0.14 if I buy 200 closer to 0.30 in smaller quantities.

 

[VaughnB]

My favorite lesser known blade is the Silver Star Super Stainless Blades made in Egypt.

 

[mikhou]

LOI Titanium

 

[Juanmosey]

My favorite lesser known blade is the Silver Star Super Stainless Blades made in Egypt. View attachment 1846432View attachment 1846433View attachment 1846434View attachment 1846435

$8 for 100 on Amazon.