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Blade Recommendations for a Merkur 34C & Gillette SS

I am moving back to DE shaving after watching Mantics YouTube video. Just ordered the Sampler Pack, Everything from West Coast Shaving. I have a Merkur 34C and Progress which I purchased more than 20 years ago and haven't used for probably 8 years. I just purchased a Gillette 40's Super Speed W1 on BST.

My though is to use the Merkur 34C until the Gillette Super Speed arrives. Does any have any recommendations for a blade. The sampler pack included: Merkur Super Platinum, Feather New Hi-Stainless Platinum, Crystal or "Israeli", Derby Extra, Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge, Astra Superior Platinum, BIC Chrome Platinum, DORCO Platinum ST-300, DORCO Platinum ST-301, Red Pack Israeli, Lord Platinum, Wilkinson Sword, Germany, and Sharp. In the past I preferred Wilkinson Sword but changed to Merkurs.
 
personally I have a 40s SS and a Merkur HD. The HD shaved best with a crystal of the blades I tried. The 40's SS I really love the Astra blades. Get nearly a bbs with 3 passes

Good luck and remember ymmv so try all combs of blades with razors
 

luvmysuper

My elbows leak
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I am moving back to DE shaving after watching Mantics YouTube video. Just ordered the Sampler Pack, Everything from West Coast Shaving. I have a Merkur 34C and Progress which I purchased more than 20 years ago and haven't used for probably 8 years. I just purchased a Gillette 40's Super Speed W1 on BST.

My though is to use the Merkur 34C until the Gillette Super Speed arrives. Does any have any recommendations for a blade. The sampler pack included: Merkur Super Platinum, Feather New Hi-Stainless Platinum, Crystal or "Israeli", Derby Extra, Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge, Astra Superior Platinum, BIC Chrome Platinum, DORCO Platinum ST-300, DORCO Platinum ST-301, Red Pack Israeli, Lord Platinum, Wilkinson Sword, Germany, and Sharp. In the past I preferred Wilkinson Sword but changed to Merkurs.

No single topic will bring about such a difference of opinion as to ask which blade is best. Everyone has a different opinion of the same blade.
Having said that, I have good results from;
Feather
Crystal
Derby
Wilkinson Sword
Walmart Personna
I have had bad issues with;
Gillette white German pack
Merkur
Dorco
Best wishes on your razor blade parade!
 
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