Double Life Blades

[Omp]

I picked up these vintage blades from eBay the other day and thought I would share.
Not used any of them (I probably won't even try - I want my face kept in one piece!) but I think the look of the packaging is superb

 

[The Dean]

They are probably great. Aren't these older blades supposed to be a bit thicker and a bit better? That's what I keep reading.

 

[Mick]

Nice score on some obscure blades.

 

[malocchio]

They may be fine to use,did you check the edges with a loupe or magnifying glass for rust ?....You can try one blade,if it tugs and pulls,then just keep them as a piece of history,you will know after 2 or 3 strokes.I feel the old carbon blades were actually thinner than most of todays blades.The old Gillette "blue blade" was very thin and super flexible.

 

[Omp]

I opened one but the edge didn't look entirely untarnished. I'll check a couple more to see if they are better before I commit to using one.

 

[Toothpick]

Nice find! they do have a cool look to them. I wouldn't be worried about trying one out.

They are probably great. Aren't these older blades supposed to be a bit thicker and a bit better? That's what I keep reading.

YMMV applies to old blades as well. I used a vintage carbon blade once and it was the worst ever. two strokes and it went to the blade bank.

 

[slateshalehead]

@Omp did you ever try your blades out? I just picked up 13 of these randomly in an antique store but haven't opened them yet!

 

[Billski]

The last time @Omp was here was Jun 24, 2016.

 

[slateshalehead]

The last time @Omp was here was Jun 24, 2016.

Darn, I should have checked that... I guess we'll never know