Good morning, Gents! Today is one of those opinionated days. I just want to kick the can down the road a bit.
I am a 55-year-old Newbie. In the 6 weeks I have been down this rabbit hole I have loved this discussion and this forum.
I have also made a few rookie mistakes. Became impatient with a purchase and got another razor. I now have all the Henson's aggressive wise and the Merkur 42c. (3-piece octagon handle) Regretting the Henson +++. All this in 6 week's time! One thing I know for sure is that I love Poraso products!
As I read about blades, I have come to the conclusion it is about pairing the blade with the razor. With your face type. Mine being Italian/Polish course Black/Grey hair. somewhat sensitive skin.
Here are my thoughts this Sunday morning.
I look forward to the discussion and comments. Have a great day all!
I am a 55-year-old Newbie. In the 6 weeks I have been down this rabbit hole I have loved this discussion and this forum.
I have also made a few rookie mistakes. Became impatient with a purchase and got another razor. I now have all the Henson's aggressive wise and the Merkur 42c. (3-piece octagon handle) Regretting the Henson +++. All this in 6 week's time! One thing I know for sure is that I love Poraso products!
As I read about blades, I have come to the conclusion it is about pairing the blade with the razor. With your face type. Mine being Italian/Polish course Black/Grey hair. somewhat sensitive skin.
Here are my thoughts this Sunday morning.
- The most useful advice and comments I have seen are the ones that come from people who also describe their own face type. Your milage may very (YMMV) is so true but, We can be narrow down our choices of blades & sample packs with this type of information.
- When I go to a liquor store for wine. Somewhere is a description on many wines and a card with what it can be paired with. You would think that the manufacturers of these blades during this internet era would mention the description of their blades with suggestions. Or include a sheet of paper to the distributers. Ie; our blade would pair well with a mild to moderate razor.
- Why doesn't a powerhouse like Gillette even mention the blades on their web site? Sure, the attention they have is on cartridge razors but, they make so many DE Blades and make money why not mention?
- A part of me thinks that we have an executive somewhere laughing at our comments on Blade ABC and knows that ABC are all the same blade with different packaging.
- I went down this rabbit Hole because of Henson. I like the company. However, a part of me thinks I should have started with the Rockwell 6C in Gunmetal. You have different plates, and the end result would have been a cost savings. Which is why I went down this path. To save money on blades.
- Gillette Silver Blues do not Work for me. Only decent in the Merkur. What does that say about my face? Burn and 4 passes on 3 days stubble.
- Next on my list is the Gillette Platinum in the Henson ++. Then working my through the others.
- With all that being said. I must say...... This is all kinda of fun...... Good clean Innocent fun.
I look forward to the discussion and comments. Have a great day all!