I have been intrigued by the discussion on various razor blades. I believe the acronym YMMV probably applies more to blades than any other aspect of shaving.
I propose the following thesis: razor blades, regardless of the brand are equally effective.
Really how much of our blade choices are really based on myth or good marketing and how much is based on actual performance? I sincerely doubt (and I have read nothing to the contrary) that one razor is mechanically sharper than another. If I shave with one blade and because of poor preparation or inattentiveness I nick myself I could easily cast this blade aside and curse its very existence. Alternatively, I may shave with a poorly rated blade and get a great shave.
I have tried a variety of good and bad blades and have found absolutely no difference. The quality of my shave depends more on me and my shaving process rather than the blade itself.
There are so many factors that contribute to a great or terrible shave, including, but not limited to: adequate or inadequate preparation, the razor, inconsistent pressure, soft or hard water, good/bad lather, unique genetic make-up of my skin, wind direction, day of the week, among others.
What is your experience with blades? Are they all the same or do you believe one is actually better than another?
I propose the following thesis: razor blades, regardless of the brand are equally effective.
Really how much of our blade choices are really based on myth or good marketing and how much is based on actual performance? I sincerely doubt (and I have read nothing to the contrary) that one razor is mechanically sharper than another. If I shave with one blade and because of poor preparation or inattentiveness I nick myself I could easily cast this blade aside and curse its very existence. Alternatively, I may shave with a poorly rated blade and get a great shave.
I have tried a variety of good and bad blades and have found absolutely no difference. The quality of my shave depends more on me and my shaving process rather than the blade itself.
There are so many factors that contribute to a great or terrible shave, including, but not limited to: adequate or inadequate preparation, the razor, inconsistent pressure, soft or hard water, good/bad lather, unique genetic make-up of my skin, wind direction, day of the week, among others.
What is your experience with blades? Are they all the same or do you believe one is actually better than another?