I am switching from cartridges to DE shaving — better late than never. I bought the VB Chieftain JR and the basic Feather, arriving today, plus a sampler pack of 16 different blades. I could use advice on which blade(s) would be best for a DE rookie with each of those razors. My beard is lighter, not course. My skin is normal, not sensitive. Here are my current options (5+ each), though I’m open to something else:
Please lay your best advice and wise council on me as a newbie, for the Chieftain JR and the basic Feather razors.
- Astra Superior Platinum
- Astra Superior Stainless
- Bolzano Superinox Inossidabile
- Derby Extra
- Derby Premium
- Dorco HQ ST-301 Stainless
- Feather New Hi-Stainless
- Gillette Platinum
- Lord Platinum
- Personna Platinum
- Shark Super Chrome
- Shark Super Stainless
- Sharp 7 am Super Platinum
- Treet Platinum
- Voskhod Teflon Coated
- Wilkinson Sword