Hello. I've been reading this forum for a while, and thought I'd jump in.
I've had a Merkur 38C HD (I think that's the model) for 3+ years, after using cheap disposables for decades, then Harry's for several years. I like the old-school style of the Merkur + DE blades. I got into DE shaving once I found Proraso shave cream and soap!
Which DE blades to use? Local drugstore has Wilkinson (Germany), I've been using Astra (Russia) since I got 200 on amazon for a good price. But, I've used up all the Astra, and don't really want to buy Russian (even though it's Gillete). Any suggestions?
Second, I got the OneBlade Core for the $20 intro price and have used up the 10 blades. Not sure I get the hype? the Feather blades need replacing quicker than the Astra, the plastic head seems to collect soap gunk, and the swivel head seems to just be a way to get users of disposable cartridges. One doesn't need a swivel head if you just tilt your wrist. Just wanted to check your opinion before diving into my next 30 Feather blades. Or is the OneBlade Hybrid that much better?
I've had a Merkur 38C HD (I think that's the model) for 3+ years, after using cheap disposables for decades, then Harry's for several years. I like the old-school style of the Merkur + DE blades. I got into DE shaving once I found Proraso shave cream and soap!
Which DE blades to use? Local drugstore has Wilkinson (Germany), I've been using Astra (Russia) since I got 200 on amazon for a good price. But, I've used up all the Astra, and don't really want to buy Russian (even though it's Gillete). Any suggestions?
Second, I got the OneBlade Core for the $20 intro price and have used up the 10 blades. Not sure I get the hype? the Feather blades need replacing quicker than the Astra, the plastic head seems to collect soap gunk, and the swivel head seems to just be a way to get users of disposable cartridges. One doesn't need a swivel head if you just tilt your wrist. Just wanted to check your opinion before diving into my next 30 Feather blades. Or is the OneBlade Hybrid that much better?