International Battle of the Blades PIF

[SilentTuba]

Not in, just posting because it's awesome to see another user with an FZ quote as their sig! :-D

 

[Dondoh]

. You can enter and we might be able to negotiate a CD for the prize. I'd be willing to make an exception to the "shaving supplies" rule to someone with taste...

 

[KindestCutofAll]

Here are the 4 finalists in order.

I'll have you know that I researched most of these blades in depth (read about them at B&B). I consulted the impressions of several well known blade connoisseurs (asked a few people their impressions a few months ago). Following that I reviewed the general brand reputation (removed the names I was less familiar with). For background I compared the packaging quality and consistancy (pretty colors). Set in order those blades with the highest general quality (gut feeling). Norrowed down the top 4 blades in order (guessed because I never tried these 4 blades).

... drum roll please!

Gillette 7 O’C Black SP
Polsilver SI
Feather
Astra SP

Now this is scientific evaluation!

 

[Dondoh]

I'm not entirely sure that using science is allowed Kindest Cut of All...
GL!

 

[russhatch]

I will play:
Gillette Silver Blue
Astra SP
Feather
Gillette 7' o'clock Black

 

[Tsurukame]

I'm in

Astra
Persona red
Polsilver si
Voskhod

 

[chgruver]

Persona Red IP
Persona Med
Vokshod
Astra SP

 

[Cacique]

I'm in!

Personna Med
Astra SP
Voskhod
Feather

A bit of a guess there. Good luck with the test!

 

[Jasman]

I'll play; from your list, in order:

Personna Med
Personna Lab
Voshkod
Rapira

 

[jwilock]

A lot of fun coming up for you.

7 Black
Silver Blue
Feather
7 Yellow

 

[hawgsquatch]

This is cool, I'm in

Personna Lab
Gillette 7 O’C Green SS
Feather
Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow

My ideal prize would be any lime aftershave.........

 

[RailroadMan]

Sounds fun.

Personna Lab
Personna Med
Rapira
Vokshod

 

[Dondoh]

I'll play; from your list, in order:

Personna Lab
Voshkod
Sputnik (assuming Teflon)

Jasman, the Sputinik is NOT Teflon it is Super Platinum. Feel free to adjust your guesses accordingly and I've updated the blade list to show that it is an SP. Thanks! You know, now I want a Sputnik Teflon. Blade disorder is a strong addiction.
Personna Med

 

[sleepyEDB]

Cool PIF, I'm in...thanks!

Perma-Sharp Super
Gillette 7 O’C Black SP
Feather
Lord Platinum


sleepy

 

[Landri]

Quick question:
is this open worldwide or just CONUS?
Cheers!

 

[hammerdownny]

Persona med
Persona lab
Feather
Voshked

Random guesses. I'm in, and I complemented 7 people today.

 

[Dondoh]

Worldwide Landri. As long as your item costs less than $17US to ship to you. For instance, if you win the PIF and find an item for sale in Chile (or England) that I can order for you and it is less than $17 shipped then you get it. No matter what happens you'll get something if you win... (Whether you get the extra prize of the blades from the blade exchange is up to toothpick. I suppose shipping could be too much to somewhere, but I bet toothpick won't care.)
Guess away!
PS. If you made me choose a place to live other than my own country, Chile is on my list!

 

[Dondoh]

Attaway Hammerdown! You are a wise and kind man.

 

[jzuzphreek]

Gillette 7 O’C Black SP
Gillette Silver Blue
Rapira SS
Polsilver SI

This is actually my top 4 (minus the Rapira SS, never tried it). Hopefully, it's yours too!

A D.R. Harris Arlington refill puck would be $0.90 too much to ship, unfortunately, so I might choose the stick, a razorock soap, or Pre de Provance (from WCS). We'll see when the time comes!

 

[Jasman]

Jasman, the Sputinik is NOT Teflon it is Super Platinum. Feel free to adjust your guesses accordingly and I've updated the blade list to show that it is an SP. Thanks! You know, now I want a Sputnik Teflon. Blade disorder is a strong addiction.
Personna Med

Updated, thanks to the additional information. My list now includes all of RailroadMan's blades, in a marginally different order.