What is the mildest (irritation-free) razor blade you have ever used.
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I disagree that a mild blade necessarily reduces irritation.What is the mildest (irritation-free) razor blade you have ever used.
Thanks.
What is the mildest (irritation-free) razor blade you have ever used.
Thanks.
I agree that a mild blade does not necessarily mean an irritation-free shaving experience; that comes from a multitude of factors (razor, prep, technique, etc.) And while blade selection is important, it's certainly not the only factor that needs to be considered. All that being said, I get my best results using moderately sharp blades such as the Personna Crystal and the Astra Superior Stainless.I disagree that a mild blade necessarily reduces irritation.
I guess I’m more interested in the “least irritation” part more than the “least sharp” part.I disagree that a mild blade necessarily reduces irritation.
1. Mild blade = more passes + buffing;
2. More passes + buffing = greater chance of irritation; therefore,
3. Mild blade = greater chance of irritation
That said, if you’re looking for a “less aggressive/less sharp” blade, the Personna Reds (Israeli) fall in that category.
I guess I’m more interested in the “least irritation” part more than the “least sharp” part.
So if the sharpest blade=least irritating blade then so be it!
I think the aggressive blade & mild razor works marginally, but once the shaves learns a good solid technique a more aggressive razor paired with that aggressive blade will result in the best shave with the fewest passes and no irritation. I pair my Feather blades with a Rockwell 6S using plate 4 or plate 5. Not the most aggressive razor available, but also not what I would call a mild razor. You can still cut yourself with this combination if you don’t have good technique. I can’t recall the last time I had to use a styptic or alum block, and I’m not the best shaver in this group by a far piece.For me, the sharpest blade in an aggressive razor has the least margin of error and the greatest chance of weepers, nicks, and cuts. Like @Hannah's Dad , the other end of the spectrum is also risky in my experience - the more time/effort I spend during one shave, the more irritation I will encounter. My best choice of sharp/smooth lies somewhere in the middle, and the middle is some pretty wide open territory. Your experience will almost certainly vary from mine or anyone else's, but @Danuhoh has a great suggestion for a starting point - Astra Superior Platinum. If these are too sharp, there are lots of smooth options. If you are needing too many passes to get an acceptable shave, then there are sharper options.
In addition, your razor will greatly affect your choice of blades. The rule of thumb suggested by many on B&B is to pair a mild blade with an aggressive razor, and an aggressive blade with a mild razor.
once the shaves learns a good solid technique a more aggressive razor paired with that aggressive blade will result in the best shave with the fewest passes and no irritation
Never heard of them! Thanks for the info!Kent of Inglewood - These are their own branded blades. I don’t know who makes them For Kent, but they are exactly as advertised.
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“We’ve carefully selected and tested these from dozens of others to be perfect for sensitive skin. Most folks struggle with some form of irritation while shaving, and these are guaranteed by us to keep your skin happy shave after shave. Despite their mild edge, they are great for fine and coarse hair-types alike and work perfectly with any double-edged safety razor.”