OK, what's next

[bill mcdill]

I've been working my way through a bullgoose sampler pack supplemented with some blades I have been given. So far I have used the Derbys and the Crystals. The Derby's felt dull, pulled a bit at my face and gave me more nicks that I think I deserved. The Crystals were an improvement, but after a 3 pass shave this morning (1x WTG/ 2x XTG) and an ATG touch up on neck and cheeks, I am unimpressed. Definitely a DFS, but with the amount of effort I put in it should be better -- I have gotten at least as good with Wallyworld Personnas. So I move on, what do you guys think I should try next? I was thinking of skipping the Dorcos based on the reviews, perhaps the Astras, 7 O'clocks or the Red pack Personnas?

Crystal Platinum Chrome
Dorco 301
Super Iridium
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge
Astra Superior Platinum
Derby Extra
Feather Hi-Stainless
Lord Super Stainless
Shark Super Chrome
Wilkinson Sword Classic
Zorrik Super Stainless
Personna Red Pack
Bluebird Hi-Stainless Platinum

 

[SpyvSpy]

Try the personnas if those don't work for you then try feathers.

 

[paulboeck]

I've definitely had better luck of late with the red Personnas over the Derby Extras so I'll second the recommendation.

 

[poppi]

Shark Super Chrome = wonderful shaves. At least for me they're wonderful.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

I'll have I second the feathers.
Just provide such effortless shaves, well for me anyway.

 

[RBE17]

I was thinking of skipping the Dorcos based on the reviews, perhaps the Astras, 7 O'clocks or the Red pack Personnas?

Crystal Platinum Chrome
Dorco 301
Super Iridium
Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge
Astra Superior Platinum
Derby Extra
Feather Hi-Stainless
Lord Super Stainless
Shark Super Chrome
Wilkinson Sword Classic
Zorrik Super Stainless
Personna Red Pack
Bluebird Hi-Stainless Platinum

I would try the Astras and then the Feathers. Those are the ones that work best for me. The 7 o'clocks are only a slight improvement over Derby's (IMO) and the Red Personnas are only slightly better than the Crystals. As always, YMMV.

 

[alexo]

Could it be that you need a different razor?

 

[bill mcdill]

Could it be that you need a different razor?

This could be, but I'm getting absolutely parallel results with a RedTip SS, and a Fatboy set to 3. Another razor may change things, but considering what I am using is well regarded, I think I'll make blade choice the single variable in this experiment for the time being. Anyways, don't goad me into RAD, I'm not that strong.

 

[Mr. Scruffy]

i'll have i second the feathers.
Just provide such effortless shaves, well for me anyway.

+1

 

[jwhite]

I've only been using a DE for a short while but I've had excellent results with the Bluebird.

 

[strat1117]

Of the blades on your list, I like the 7 o'clock yellows and the Wilkie Classics the best. (Although I am also a fan of the Derbys which, apparently, did not work for you.) I know that the Feathers get a lot of love around here, but I have always found that they leave my face a little irritated. As for the RPIP's, my experience was the same as yours was with the Crystals -- smooth enough, but not close enough for the effort put in.

Good luck, and enjoy the shaves!

 

[alexo]

Anyways, don't goad me into RAD, I'm not that strong.

I wouldn't dare. I only have one DE razor and it's so perfect it bored me into straights.

 

[82R100]

I've been working my way through a bullgoose sampler pack supplemented with some blades I have been given. So far I have used the Derbys and the Crystals....So I move on, what do you guys think I should try next? I was thinking of skipping the Dorcos based on the reviews, perhaps the Astras, 7 O'clocks or the Red pack Personnas?

Don't do anything based on the reviews. I say go ahead and try the Dorco's. After all, it's the people who loved the Crystals and Derbies who hate the Dorco's, right?

YMMV!

- Chris

 

[NeverOne99]

Dorcos=bottom of my list.
Feathers=My #1 blade of all time.

 

[joto]

I have not tried a blade sharper than a Feather. There is a dark side though, as they are more prone to give me nicks and weepers. I have compromised on Derby's for now, but once my supply is used up I need to try Feathers again. I have also used the Red Personnas and Crystal blades, and found them useless.

 

[dpmtherrien]

I'm kind of hit and miss on the sample packs, but so far for me the Astra's have been the best shave. Of course I still have a lot of others left to try.

 

[Torcams]

Unless you're in to delayed gratification go right for the Feathers - they're the best!

 

[kevtex]

Super Iridium. Sharp as a Feather but smoother.
Here's a link to blade reviews over at SMF.
http://shavemyface.com/forum/viewto...&start=0&sid=bbd0aa81a52f1c55ee63c05df2969ae3

 

[beaverboy]

The feathers are really sharp but they might be a bit too sharp for a more agressive razor like a red tip or the higher settings on your fatboy. Try the Personnas and Astras. They're almost as sharp but a bit smoother and more forgiving of harsher razors, pressure and poor technique.
Work your way up to the feathers rather than just jumping straight in.

 

[michiganlover]

I would try the Dorco's. You already perceive them as being crappy, so you could be pleasantly surprised.