Here are the blades that I've picked up. I'm interested in trying others with my varied collection of vintage Gillettes, Merkur 34c, and a Fatip Open Comb Slant (that should be arriving soon). What else do you recommend (and from what source)?
Blade Collection - What Do I Add?
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I would second the Perma-Sharp suggestion. I have a few others but I’ve been using them for most every shave for months now.
I really need to go back to the others I have. I’ve learned a few things over the past year and a half or so of DE shaving. There are so many DE blade options, I found DE blade selection a bit daunting. I ended up copying a few favorites of the shave masters here.
I really need to go back to the others I have. I’ve learned a few things over the past year and a half or so of DE shaving. There are so many DE blade options, I found DE blade selection a bit daunting. I ended up copying a few favorites of the shave masters here.
I love picking up a GEM razor some mornings. Only one blade option!
You'll notice that there are some Chinese DE blades that are getting attention around here, like Suneko and Flydear. Also Dorco.
You'll notice that there are some Chinese DE blades that are getting attention around here, like Suneko and Flydear. Also Dorco.
Another vote for the Perma-Sharps. Also, give Kai a shot, they always deliver great shaves for me, and last longer than most other blades.
Timor is another blade that doesn't get enough love here, apart from @SgtCrppls
Timor is another blade that doesn't get enough love here, apart from @SgtCrppls
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I do love to use my GEM MMOC. I generally get a closer shave with SE blades, but the DE razors are more fun!
I see a disturbing lack of BIC CPs in that box. Silver Star are also well regarded, also go ahead and get the $8.10 Permasharps too. Derby Ustas are also very nice.
Some good candidates can also be gleaned from here. Ray says he has very tough hair and extremely sensitive skin:
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Some good candidates can also be gleaned from here. Ray says he has very tough hair and extremely sensitive skin:
Dropbox
I see a disturbing lack of BIC CPs in that box. Silver Star are also well regarded, also go ahead and get the $8.10 Permasharps too. Derby Ustas are also very nice.
Some good candidates can also be gleaned from here. Ray says he has very tough hair and extremely sensitive skin:
Dropbox
Excellent link for a baseline. I've had it bookmarked for a good while.
Dumb question - what is the plastic storage box called ?
Is that for fishing ?
Would be perfect for all my blades
Lockback
Dull yet interesting
You have an excellent selection of blades. As others have mentioned, Perma-Sharps are excellent and my very limited experience with Dorco Prime Platinum is outstanding.
I agree re: the BIC CP. I recently bought a large sampler of blades (most of which I am still in the process of trying). I just tried the BIC for the first time a few days ago with two different razors and was very impressed. I was not aware they are that sharp. If you like the Nacets, I think you'll like the BIC.I see a disturbing lack of BIC CPs in that box. Silver Star are also well regarded, also go ahead and get the $8.10 Permasharps too. Derby Ustas are also very nice.
Some good candidates can also be gleaned from here. Ray says he has very tough hair and extremely sensitive skin:
Dropbox
You might considering adding some Indian Gillettes. Like the 7 o'clock Super Platinum or Permasharp Stainless. AMZ is a reliable shipper although prices from Indian sellers are frequently better through eBay.
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I love these little cases that I got from Daiso, a Japanese dollar-store(ish) company that sells great stuff. I picked a bunch up for $1.50 each in Korea. I remove the divider between sections and store 9 razors in them. They're just big enough for most of my vintage Gillettes, but not the slim adjustable razors which are a tad too long.
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So where is the best blade source? I've seen good prices and selection from Connaught Shaving.
That's what I was thinking as well
Amazon has some cheap chinese blades...1,000 blades for 29$...like they really want to tempt me. Between my commy Nacets, my Indian RK's and no good American Persona's....I just don't know what to think.
I had a fun journey trying almost 200 different blades last year. Here's the thread: So Many Blades To Try.
The last page of the thread has a list of all the blades I found the sharpest & smoothest. Look over the list, there might be a few you can find to try. Some of my favorites from that list are:
Centwin Super Platinum
Crown Super Stainless
Crystal
Durablade Clifton Classic
Feather
All varieties of Gillette 7 O'Clock blades - Black Super Platinum, Green SuperStainless, or Yellow SharpEdge
Gillette Nacet
Lord Platinum
Shark Platinum
And this one, probably unheard of, but was a very nice blade:
Vi-John Super Platinum
And if anyone has multiple lifetimes of blades & wants to reduce their inventory to just having 3 lifetimes of blades, send me a PM. I am happy to accept blade donations on behalf of B & B's Great Blade Exchange. A link to the Exchange is in my sig line.
The last page of the thread has a list of all the blades I found the sharpest & smoothest. Look over the list, there might be a few you can find to try. Some of my favorites from that list are:
Centwin Super Platinum
Crown Super Stainless
Crystal
Durablade Clifton Classic
Feather
All varieties of Gillette 7 O'Clock blades - Black Super Platinum, Green SuperStainless, or Yellow SharpEdge
Gillette Nacet
Lord Platinum
Shark Platinum
And this one, probably unheard of, but was a very nice blade:
Vi-John Super Platinum
And if anyone has multiple lifetimes of blades & wants to reduce their inventory to just having 3 lifetimes of blades, send me a PM. I am happy to accept blade donations on behalf of B & B's Great Blade Exchange. A link to the Exchange is in my sig line.
I also say Perma-Sharp. Get some while you still can
