Recent content by Mark1977

I agree, the Russian ones are fantastic. These could be a knock off or just really old blades. Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

Its possible that they're really old. Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

Astra blades are recommend especially for those starting out. Imagine them starting out with this blade. They would go back to cartridges immediately. I know I would. Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

In my opinion, these are the worst blades I've ever tried. Can't cut any hairs. Tugging badly, very harsh. Swapped it out after 3 strokes. If a newbie started out wet shaving with these blades, he'll go back to cartridges immediately. Could happen actually since Astra blades are highly...

Yeah. Bought it out of curiosity. As I've never come across these blades before. Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

Hi Guys Recently purchased a tuck of Astra SS (Blue). The Superior Platinum is one of my favorite blades. But this stainless one feels just horrible. Lots of tugging, very rough on the skin etc. It barely cuts any hairs on my face. 3-4 strokes and I swapped it out for an Astra SP and it was...

Rockwell 6C (R4) Gillette London Bridge (6) Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

Very generous of you. I love the SuperMax Blue Diamond. Bought a pack of 100 recently. Sharp and very smooth blades. Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

I'd say they are pretty similar in terms of sharpness but totally different in terms of smoothness. The German Wilkinson blades are one of the smoothest out there. Definitely smoother than the Personna Lab Blue. Sharpness is pretty similar to the Lab Blue. As for longevity, the German blades...

Rockwell 6C (R5) Wilkinson Sword (1) Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

I usually just use an alum block and Thayers witch hazel. I shave in the evening so nice smelling aftershaves are not really necessary. I do use aftershaves if I have an important meeting in the morning and have a morning shave. Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

Rockwell 6C (plate 4) Gillette London Bridge (3) Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

Elektrik Chair Shaving Soap Made by an artisan soap maker/barber here in Malaysia. Excellent performance. Nice thick and creamy lather. Good slickness and great cushion. Scent is very good and post shave face feel is great too. Made using some pretty good ingredients. Sent from my CPH1969...

Wonderful blades Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

Received these today. Elektrik Chair shaving soap as well as matching after shave lotion. Made here in Malaysia by an excellent barber buddy of mine, using some very very good ingredients. If there's anyone interested in trying these products, I'll seeb if there's a way to get these to people...