Item Description
First off I'd like to thank iamdarkangel2005 for sending me a sample of these blades. For anyone looking to try these, I believe he now carries them. For a point of reference I usually use an old type open comb. Anyway, to the review.
Price: I didn't pay anything for these. I don't know what iamdarkangel2005 charges for these, but bestgroomingtools carries them for $1.65 for a 5 pack, cheaper in larger quantities. Not quite as cheap as derby's, but certainly much cheaper than gillettes or feathers.
Quality: These blades seem high quality. Nothing wrong, nothing extraordinary.
Sharpness: This to me is the hit or miss. These blades are no feathers. The best comparison I can make is to the black gillette super platinums. They are sharp enough, but extremely forgiving. No tug and pull, but while they cut well you arent gonna get that super close feather shave. Its a trade off.
Longevity: I usually get 3 good shaves from a blade. These seem to last for 4. So i'd say that longevity is higher than normal.
Smoothness of Shave This to me is one of the best aspects of these blades. These blades are very smooth and forgiving. You can get a great shave that leaves your face feeling smooth. But they won't give you that almost rubbery cheek feeling you get from an ultra close shave, if that makes sense.
Packaging: I have no idea what a guy in swim trunks or racers have to do with these razor blades, but I find the packaging very nostalgic and really cool. Its different, but in a good way.
Bottom line, these are good blades at a good price. They are forgiving and give a close, comfortable shave. I think they offer the least neck irritation of any blade i've used. These blades provide a standard close shave, but are smoother than normal. If that appeals to you, then by all means try these.
Price: I didn't pay anything for these. I don't know what iamdarkangel2005 charges for these, but bestgroomingtools carries them for $1.65 for a 5 pack, cheaper in larger quantities. Not quite as cheap as derby's, but certainly much cheaper than gillettes or feathers.
Quality: These blades seem high quality. Nothing wrong, nothing extraordinary.
Sharpness: This to me is the hit or miss. These blades are no feathers. The best comparison I can make is to the black gillette super platinums. They are sharp enough, but extremely forgiving. No tug and pull, but while they cut well you arent gonna get that super close feather shave. Its a trade off.
Longevity: I usually get 3 good shaves from a blade. These seem to last for 4. So i'd say that longevity is higher than normal.
Smoothness of Shave This to me is one of the best aspects of these blades. These blades are very smooth and forgiving. You can get a great shave that leaves your face feeling smooth. But they won't give you that almost rubbery cheek feeling you get from an ultra close shave, if that makes sense.
Packaging: I have no idea what a guy in swim trunks or racers have to do with these razor blades, but I find the packaging very nostalgic and really cool. Its different, but in a good way.
Bottom line, these are good blades at a good price. They are forgiving and give a close, comfortable shave. I think they offer the least neck irritation of any blade i've used. These blades provide a standard close shave, but are smoother than normal. If that appeals to you, then by all means try these.
