What's Your Latest 100 Blade Purchase, And Why?

[SharpieB]

I missed it! Do they go on sale often? That's a great price.

You can often get them at Italian Barber and other retailers for under $20US/100 when on sale. $15 is low but happens from time to time.

I found them for under $15US at Walmart Canada a few months ago and bought a few hundred.

Just keep your eyes open.

 

[RanTan the Cool]

Let me know your views on the sypermax. Especially the first and second shave!

I promised to report back on how I found the Super-Max Stainless, so @luv2shave here it is. This was my first ever use of any of the Super-Max blades, and I only really bought them from curiosity, and because I quite liked the packaging; and after reading various opinions, which as usual were varied, my expectations were fairly low. So Monday morning, with three days growth, I tok my trusty go-to Rockwell 6s, armed with plate 5, loaded the Super-Max, and lathered up with PAA Ice Cube preshave, and FINE L’Orange Noir soap.

I’m glad to report that I was very pleasantly surprised! First pass XTG, second ATG; this, for me, is a mild but nonetheless efficient blade. Didn’t tug, only a couple of tiny nicks, and I was left with a comfy and clean finish on my face and head. No irritation or soreness at all.
But I measure my shaves over a full day, and I have to say that it felt just as comfortable twelve hours later - there wasn’t any irritation at all, it still felt smooth, and there was only regrowth by around the nine hour mark. It looked and felt nice, so I have to say this was one of those lovely shaves where you don’t expect much from a blade, and yet it surprises you all day!

I may not use the same blade again, as doing my head and face is like two face shaves, but my mind’s open on that score!

So full marks to the Super-Max Stainless - perhaps I should hunt down some of the others from the same stable!

 

[luv2shave]

I promised to report back on how I found the Super-Max Stainless, so @luv2shave here it is. This was my first ever use of any of the Super-Max blades, and I only really bought them from curiosity, and because I quite liked the packaging; and after reading various opinions, which as usual were varied, my expectations were fairly low. So Monday morning, with three days growth, I tok my trusty go-to Rockwell 6s, armed with plate 5, loaded the Super-Max, and lathered up with PAA Ice Cube preshave, and FINE L’Orange Noir soap.

I’m glad to report that I was very pleasantly surprised! First pass XTG, second ATG; this, for me, is a mild but nonetheless efficient blade. Didn’t tug, only a couple of tiny nicks, and I was left with a comfy and clean finish on my face and head. No irritation or soreness at all.
But I measure my shaves over a full day, and I have to say that it felt just as comfortable twelve hours later - there wasn’t any irritation at all, it still felt smooth, and there was only regrowth by around the nine hour mark. It looked and felt nice, so I have to say this was one of those lovely shaves where you don’t expect much from a blade, and yet it surprises you all day!

I may not use the same blade again, as doing my head and face is like two face shaves, but my mind’s open on that score!

So full marks to the Super-Max Stainless - perhaps I should hunt down some of the others from the same stable!

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Thank you for the most excellent shave report sir ! Love the SOTD pic

I've been using the supermax stainless exclusively In my Karve G plate and they are made for each other.

The first shave feels like a break-in shave for the blade while the second or third shave is very pleasant. I don't use this blade for more than 2 or 3 shaves at most.

 

[Jmp63]

Tatra Platinum - 100 count got a sample pack and enjoyed the shaves a lot with them.
Wizamet SI - 250 count my PolSilver stash is dwindling and that blade is my GOAT.

 

[Chard52142]

JAWS Platinum....why I get 100? The only little shop where I can find this blade is almost out-of-stock...I don't think they will re-stock anymore. Excellent blade for me...and super cheap at US$0.25 a tuck!

 

[DETROIT HYE]

700 feathers in the 5 count tuck from Amazon prime for 16.09 each !

 

[Chard52142]

I promised to report back on how I found the Super-Max Stainless, so @luv2shave here it is. This was my first ever use of any of the Super-Max blades, and I only really bought them from curiosity, and because I quite liked the packaging; and after reading various opinions, which as usual were varied, my expectations were fairly low. So Monday morning, with three days growth, I tok my trusty go-to Rockwell 6s, armed with plate 5, loaded the Super-Max, and lathered up with PAA Ice Cube preshave, and FINE L’Orange Noir soap.

I’m glad to report that I was very pleasantly surprised! First pass XTG, second ATG; this, for me, is a mild but nonetheless efficient blade. Didn’t tug, only a couple of tiny nicks, and I was left with a comfy and clean finish on my face and head. No irritation or soreness at all.
But I measure my shaves over a full day, and I have to say that it felt just as comfortable twelve hours later - there wasn’t any irritation at all, it still felt smooth, and there was only regrowth by around the nine hour mark. It looked and felt nice, so I have to say this was one of those lovely shaves where you don’t expect much from a blade, and yet it surprises you all day!

I may not use the same blade again, as doing my head and face is like two face shaves, but my mind’s open on that score!

So full marks to the Super-Max Stainless - perhaps I should hunt down some of the others from the same stable!

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Thank you for the most excellent shave report sir ! Love the SOTD pic

I've been using the supermax stainless exclusively In my Karve G plate and they are made for each other.

The first shave feels like a break-in shave for the blade while the second or third shave is very pleasant. I don't use this blade for more than 2 or 3 shaves at most.

Supermax blades are plentiful and cheap where I am from. I have 9 varieties but have been ignoring them. It's a good idea to try on my Karve brass F plate...

 

[luv2shave]

Supermax blades are plentiful and cheap where I am from. I have 9 varieties but have been ignoring them. It's a good idea to try on my Karve brass F plate...
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Can't get cheaper than where I am really

But I don't get as much variety..

I get thr suoermax stainless, platinum, and now the diamond edge which is super sharp.

 

[Chard52142]

Can't get cheaper than where I am really

But I don't get as much variety..

I get thr suoermax stainless, platinum, and now the diamond edge which is super sharp.

Ahahahaha...absolutely true! The originator of many DE blades and good shaving creams too! In fact, most of the DE blades I found are in Indian sundry shops here and in other countries...plenty of choices and cheap either in single tucks or wholesale.

 

[RanTan the Cool]

Thank you for the most excellent shave report sir ! Love the SOTD pic

I've been using the supermax stainless exclusively In my Karve G plate and they are made for each other.

The first shave feels like a break-in shave for the blade while the second or third shave is very pleasant. I don't use this blade for more than 2 or 3 shaves at most.

Thanks for the tip, @luv2shave . I never use any blade beyond three uses, more often two; so I think I’ll give this one a second go to see how it performs!

Al.

 

[JoBlank]

My last blade purchase was about two months ago. My dumb *** bought 100 Feather blades because they were on sale. At the time, I already had between 100-200 Feathers.

 

[Matt O]

100 Wilkinson Light Brigades...the price was right; they are some of the sharpest, smoothest, and long lasting blades ever made; and even though I use straight razors most of the time, these are serious shavecana!

Vr

Matt

 

[GR5233]

Love the artwork on the packaging

 

[RanTan the Cool]

Thank you for the most excellent shave report sir ! Love the SOTD pic

I've been using the supermax stainless exclusively In my Karve G plate and they are made for each other.

The first shave feels like a break-in shave for the blade while the second or third shave is very pleasant. I don't use this blade for more than 2 or 3 shaves at most.

@luv2shave - I used the same Super-Max blade on its second outing today; it wasn’t as close as the first use, but it’s been a very comfortable result nonetheless. I’m still very pleasantly impressed with the Super-Max Stainless! In fact, I’ve just ordered another 100 at only £6.60, or $9.00!

 

[geneaut]

Gillette Wilkinson Sword ( Indian ) for $9. I bought them because I was bored and wanted some new blades to test and the price was right.

 

[RanTan the Cool]

Read about plenty of love for these, so...

 

[wombadom]

Read about plenty of love for these, so...

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Those are great blades. I think you're going to enjoy using them.

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[Chard52142]

All the way from Turkey and very fast delivery...around 2 weeks! Why...? These blades are just too good and the offer was very reasonable too...plus I am weak...

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

Bought 400 Feather blades on the Amazon deal. $14.43 per hundred. That with the 300 Feather blades from a previous purchase and I’m set for the rest of my life.

 

[RanTan the Cool]

I’ve heard lots about these, and wanted to try them, so found 100, then saw a good price for 200, then saw they were even cheaper if I bought these :

Ok fellas, you’ve rumbled me - I’m really on stage with a razor blade swallowing act...