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I’ve ordered a few times from them.
They ship with UPS, by the way. (when I order there, I use my address at work)
Most comfortable blades
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I’ve ordered a few times from them.
They ship with UPS, by the way. (when I order there, I use my address at work)
Gillette Silver Blue
Gillette Nacet
Permasharp
Gillette Nacet
Permasharp
You really need to try blades for yourself as this is the most YMMV aspect of DE shaving. In addition, my blade choice depends on the razor. That said, my current top tier (in no particular order):
Personna red
Personna lab
Astra SP
Nacet
GSB
Personna red
Personna lab
Astra SP
Nacet
GSB
+1 on all the advice you've received about sampling many blades for yourself. Some of my favorite smoothies include Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless (Russian Greens,) Wilkinson Sword Classic (German,) Personna Israeli Red, and Gillette Silver Blue.
You can go crazy trying out blades. I have 71 different ones listed on my Shaving Buddy app, and have tried most of them. Haven't experimented much since I bought 100 Zorrik Super Platinum.
The suggestions on blade samplers is a great way to go. Also Try A Blade or Razor Blade Club is a way to sample blades.
The other thing to remember is the Great Blade Exchange. The reason I've tried so many different blades is because I could always make trades with the GBE for blades that I didn't like. Have found that YMMV allows you to trade what you don't like for something else to try out, and for the GBE to stock up something someone else might like to try.
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The suggestions on blade samplers is a great way to go. Also Try A Blade or Razor Blade Club is a way to sample blades.
The other thing to remember is the Great Blade Exchange. The reason I've tried so many different blades is because I could always make trades with the GBE for blades that I didn't like. Have found that YMMV allows you to trade what you don't like for something else to try out, and for the GBE to stock up something someone else might like to try.
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If you liked the Astra SP then I would recommend Gillette Nacet and Gillette 7 O'Clock SS (Russian).
With poor technique choose a less sharp blade for a more comfortable shave as it'll be a bit more forgiving. With very good technique even the sharpest blades become exceptionally smooth.
Some blades do work better in some razors than they do in others do so there's that to consider as well.
Some blades do work better in some razors than they do in others do so there's that to consider as well.
I have only used 3 blades more than a week. But so far I know that Gillette Platinum are really nice (just the price is a bit above average) and I really like them.
Right now I'm digging Israeli reds. Still new to the blade, but so far it's a goodie.
Derby was very comfortable when I started. Astra SP was too as well as being sharper.
Zircon Platinum made in India. Devilishly sharp. Incredibly smooth. I got them at Global Shave Clubs. They are great..
I've tried any number of blades in various razors and prefer comfortable over sharp. The only blades I use anymore are Astra SP and the, slightly milder, Red Personna (both the UK 10 pack and the US 5 pack in red box). I must have 250 Astra and 500 IP red, so I'm set for a very long time.
So far for me, in no particular order:
Rapira Platinum Lux
Wilkinson Sword (Germany)
Polisilver
Gillette Platinum (Russian)
Bolzano
Rapira Platinum Lux
Wilkinson Sword (Germany)
Polisilver
Gillette Platinum (Russian)
Bolzano
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Personna lab blues always feel very sharp and smooth for me. Lots of other good choices for sure, but if you haven’t tried the lab blues, do yourself a favor and order 100!
Mildest blades I have used so far that are still good quality are the Turkish made Lord blades, which are different from the more well known Egyptian Lord brand. I think The Superior Shave is the only place to carry them in the US. They are definitely worth a try if you want a good mild shave.
I find that Gillette Silver Blues are comparable to Astra SPs, but they cost twice as much, so I don't bother with them any more.
Either brand, use them at least 5-10 times before they're comfortably "broken in".
Either brand, use them at least 5-10 times before they're comfortably "broken in".
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