Feather blade alternatives

[Captain Whiskers]

Hi all!

I've been using Feather blades since I started DE shaving a couple months ago. I can only get 2 comfortable shaves per blade - 1 WTG pass and 1 ATG pass.

Is there anything that matches the sharpness of the Feather with better longevity?

I've experimented with Derby blades which work quite well. I can get three comfortable shaves with these but they're not as sharp as I'd like.

I also tried Personna Platinums which felt quite harsh.

 

[Macfrommichigan]

You might try Kai, Gillette Yellow, Polsilver.

 

[vegaskid74]

You might try Kai, Gillette Yellow, Polsilver.

+1. You might also try the Perma-Sharp. This is my daily blade, and it comes really close to Feather sharpness with better smoothness and longevity.

 

[BigJ]

Feather is probably the sharpest blade I have tried, but not especially smooth or long-lasting IME.

Other blades that you might consider:
Nacet
GSB
Astra SP
Personna lab
Personna med

You may be best served by purchasing a blade sampler pack or two.

 

[Mick]

Indian blacks have worked well for me over the years.

 

[Invicta]

Is there anything that matches the sharpness of the Feather with better longevity?

Worth trying a sampler from the PPI stable. GSB in particular is very popular but 7 O'Clock SharpEdge comes close.

 

[Captain Whiskers]

Thanks for the replies, very helpful! I haven't heard of some of the blades recommended - so much choice!

Time to find some sample packs

 

[Rex Razor X]

I am having good luck with Gillette Nacets. I use Feathers regularly. I usually get 5-7 comfort shaves out of all my blades. I have very average growth.

Not sure my experience helps you. But Nacets are very comfortable for me. Not sure if they will last the same for you.

 

[BigD]

Dorco Prime

 

[mawashi]

Hi all!

I've been using Feather blades since I started DE shaving a couple months ago. I can only get 2 comfortable shaves per blade - 1 WTG pass and 1 ATG pass.

Is there anything that matches the sharpness of the Feather with better longevity?

I've experimented with Derby blades which work quite well. I can get three comfortable shaves with these but they're not as sharp as I'd like.

I also tried Personna Platinums which felt quite harsh.

I've been using nacet ss for the good part of 2 months and they are as good as feathers in sharpness but way better in durability.
Razor Blade Sharpness Summary with Comparison Chart » refined shave

Another great blade but its almost it is almost impossible to find outside South East Asia is the super nacet.

Cheers.

 

[dmshaver]

Feather is probably the sharpest blade I have tried, but not especially smooth or long-lasting IME.

Other blades that you might consider:
Nacet
GSB
Astra SP
Personna lab
Personna med

You may be best served by purchasing a blade sampler pack or two.

+1, especially on the blade sampler pack.

 

[Captain Whiskers]

Thanks again for the replies. I've found a sample pack containing:

• Astra Super Platinum
  
• Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge
• Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless
  
• Gillette Nacet Stainless
• Gillette Platinum
• Gillette Silver Blue
• Perma-Sharp Super

That should keep me busy for a few months!

 

[Yojimbo1968]

The German Wilkinson’s are an excellent alternative. Found them to be smoother than the Feathers with way more longevity (admittedly not as sharp).

 

[esiwsiv]

I would say Gillette Super Nacet. Not as sharp but durable. I get at least 5 shaves from them

 

[Badgerstate36]

You arent going to find anything that matches the sharpness of a Feather but theres several options out there that are almost as sharp and last longer.
I find Kais, Dorco Primes and Personna Blues to be almost as sharp as Feathers. Some people claim Astras are too (Ive never used Astras though).

 

[Nicholas]

Bic Chrome Platinum.

 

[YachtRocker]

Thanks again for the replies. I've found a sample pack containing:

• Astra Super Platinum
  
• Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge
• Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless
  
• Gillette Nacet Stainless
• Gillette Platinum
• Gillette Silver Blue
• Perma-Sharp Super

That should keep me busy for a few months!

Where did you find this sampler pack?

 

[Captain Whiskers]

Where did you find this sampler pack?

Connaught Shaving - Welcome To Connaught Shaving

 

[abj]

At Wet Shaving – Bolzano, Gillette, Personna Double Edge Razor Blades you can choose from more then 100 blades to make a sampler pack, or pick 1 of their sampler packs Wet Shaving – Bolzano, Gillette, Personna Double Edge Razor Blades
€2,99 shipping in europe

 

[les24preludes]

Connaught Shaving - Welcome To Connaught Shaving

Paul is a very good retailer and this is an excellent choice of blades - all the likely suspects.