Blade Selection

[Rob_pisky81]

Hi im new here to B&B, i have been wet shaving with a merkur 23c for about 8 months now. Up until recently i have only used derby extra blades and a single merkur blade that i didnt care for but it was probably just my technique at the time. I recently tried some wegmans branded asr blades and it seemed i would have been better off shaving with an axe. They kept giving me weepers even though i was being very careful as it was one of my first new blades. I dont mind the derby extras but they cause some irritation by the end of my third pass and touch ups. I just ordered some astra sp's, crystals, and some red personnas in the uk packaging from west coast shaving i was looking for advice as to which order is should try them in. The derbys seem to be sharp enough just lack the comfort and smoothness i am looking for. Your advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[Toothpick]

I think you've got some fine blades there.

I would use the Astra SP's first. You should notice a big difference between the Derby's and any of those blades. Although many folks here love Derby's, there are those that scowl at them.

I'd suggest just sticking with the Astra until the pack is gone, then if you want moving on to the red personna then crystals.

 

[JerseyBoy]

I agree with using the Astras first and the Crystals last since they are the sharpest of the bunch...I really have been loving the Astras and Gillette Silver Blues which you might want to consider - maybe they have figured out how to make some world class blades in Russia!

 

[Rob_pisky81]

Thank you both for the advice!