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Any blade recommendations for a Schick Krona
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The Krona is a good but quite mild shaver - goes very well with a keener blade - Feather, PermaSharp, Gillette 7 O'clock Yellows.
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What some of the more aggressive razors?
Most of the Merkur line is more aggressive than a Krona (especially the adjustables like the Futur or Progress, which can be dialled right up!). I guess the Merkur slant-bar would be considered to be well up the ladder, too.
Krona, most of the vintage Gillettes (like the Tech) and especially Weishi are mild. The EJ 89L is mild/medium... and so on.
I like the "foolproof" approach of the Krona (and the balance - lovely handle), but if one is careful, a heavier razor with a slightly bigger blade exposure gives a great result. Just different handling and technique...
Krona, most of the vintage Gillettes (like the Tech) and especially Weishi are mild. The EJ 89L is mild/medium... and so on.
I like the "foolproof" approach of the Krona (and the balance - lovely handle), but if one is careful, a heavier razor with a slightly bigger blade exposure gives a great result. Just different handling and technique...
I reckon that a Feather or a Super Iridium go very well in a Krona.
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Is the Gillette Super Speed more aggressive?
Regardless of how mild/aggressive the Krona is (I think its reputation as a mild shaver is undeserved) the thought that a more aggressive razor will yield a better shave is unfounded. I have shaved with Merkurs, most all Gillettes, and still find the Krona gives the smoothest, least irritating shave of all the razors mentioned. It is the only razor I own, and I own 10 of them.
Aggressiveness, as measured by blade gap, is only one part of the story. Blade angle is the other. The Krona, with its beveled head, allows you to keep the blade at a consistent angle throughout the stroke, which in my mine helps explain the outstanding shaves this razor delivers on a consistent basis. If you are getting a poor shave from the Krona and you are a recent wetshaving convert, I guarantee it is your technique or else blade selection, and a more aggressive razor will not solve the issue, IMHO.
As for blade selection, here are a few suggestions. Feathers and Red IPs work well for me, as do the Crystals (sometimes). Iridium Supers are another fine choice, as are Gillette Yellows. As for NOS blades, find some Schick Plus Platinums or Gillette Spoilers, there really is no finer pairing than a Platinum and a Krona.
As for the Super Speed, I found that it was no more aggressive than the Krona overall, while the Krona's head design and longer handle made a better shaver. YMMV, of course.
Aggressiveness, as measured by blade gap, is only one part of the story. Blade angle is the other. The Krona, with its beveled head, allows you to keep the blade at a consistent angle throughout the stroke, which in my mine helps explain the outstanding shaves this razor delivers on a consistent basis. If you are getting a poor shave from the Krona and you are a recent wetshaving convert, I guarantee it is your technique or else blade selection, and a more aggressive razor will not solve the issue, IMHO.
As for blade selection, here are a few suggestions. Feathers and Red IPs work well for me, as do the Crystals (sometimes). Iridium Supers are another fine choice, as are Gillette Yellows. As for NOS blades, find some Schick Plus Platinums or Gillette Spoilers, there really is no finer pairing than a Platinum and a Krona.
As for the Super Speed, I found that it was no more aggressive than the Krona overall, while the Krona's head design and longer handle made a better shaver. YMMV, of course.
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Don't listen to Stubblefield, or else you'll soon be covered in Kronas and surrounded by cases of NOS blades.
Come to think of it, that's not such a bad gig...
I like Kronas a lot, and agree that they aren't any milder than your average Super Speed. I get great results with Sharks in mine.
Then again, I get good results with a Krona and Dorco blades, so I'm probably nuttier than squirrel turds.
Come to think of it, that's not such a bad gig...
I like Kronas a lot, and agree that they aren't any milder than your average Super Speed. I get great results with Sharks in mine.
Then again, I get good results with a Krona and Dorco blades, so I'm probably nuttier than squirrel turds.
I wear my affliction as a badge of honor.
Now I have the picture of a squirrel eating Special K stuck in my mind . . .
