Another newbie post - I broke a rule...oh wow!

[frbock]

Thanks - any you have and recommend that I don't have?

I didn't enjoy the 7 O'Clock yellow all that much. Admittedly I've only given it one shave, the Derby Extra was okay (I preferred it to the Derby Premium). I was going to try the 7 O'Clock Black but opted for Bic and I've been enjoying them. I'm still in the early stages, so I'm only giving blades two shaves and they hit the bin. Probably a waste, but I figure the shave is already pretty inexpensive regardless of whether I get 2 or 10 shaves...

I wasn't a fan of the Gillette Platinum in my Merkur 34C, but have yet to try it in the R41. I too like the Wilkinson swords, although I think from memory I preferred them in the 34C.

Oddly on the Derbys, I didn't like the Extra at all, but the Premium works fine. Several years ago, I had a basic Maggard, and the Derby Extra was reasonable. Not so much with the Emperor.
I got 16 different blade samples. For the first pass, I did 2 shaves (noble otter and Jack Black Supreme Creme). If I needed to moisturize shortly after the shave, it went in the hell no pile. I got rid of 5 blades that way.
I'm now doing A/B pairings. No way I can rank all those blades, but I can tell which of 2 is better.

 

[WhiskerLess]

Hold my beer... lol you've just begun. Each tuck is a different brand.

@Stikeyoda That is a ton of blades.

I have few amount of sampler blades like @calgarychris and I thought I had AD.
Good to know that what I have is the basic amount for beginners like me.

And @SharpieB has 8000 blades, I'm drooling to see your blade inventory.

 

[blethenstrom]

I should give the above Perma-Sharps a run and see if it's worth stocking up. I think the missus is getting a little concerned about this new hobby...

Just remember these important words:

Out of sight, out of mind

Yes leaving 10 razors and loads of different blades on the vanity can be "concerning" to a loving spouse.

 

[calgarychris]

Just remember these important words:

Out of sight, out of mind

That's a hot tip, right there!

I am trying to put away....Keeps the questions to a minimum....

 

[blethenstrom]

That's a hot tip, right there!

I am trying to put away....Keeps the questions to a minimum....

Good man! and when you run out of space in your vanity drawer you can graduate to totes in the walk in closet. Just sayin' There is a natural progression of this addiction hobby.

 

[frbock]

HA! I found the perfect thing to do with rejects. I give them to my brother.. not my problem anymore.
Besides, they might work just fine for him.

 

[calgarychris]

Good man! and when you run out of space in your vanity drawer you can graduate to totes in the walk in closet. Just sayin' There is a natural progression of this addiction hobby.

Ever considered counselling? I mean as a career of course, not as a patient!

 

[blethenstrom]

Ever considered counselling? I mean as a career of course, not as a patient!

It probably would be a bad idea to have one addict counseling another addict.