Post your blind buys and the results

[grump]

Most of the time we do our research and make informed purchases. Sometimes while making a purchase we get excited and say what the heck, I'll throw that in my basket or Hmmm, I think I will try that without performing your usual research(A blind buy). I just purchased a number of Perma-Sharp blades and will post my outcome when I receive them. Also some Super-Max Titanium blades just recently showed up in my mail box and will post my thoughts on them also.

So what have you purchased blind and what was the outcome?

 

[Dalejr]

TOBS Grapefruit, it was ok but not quite as good as I was expecting scent wise.

 

[aihpcfl]

100-count Derby Extra blades, same time I ordered my razor, because there was a 5-pack of that brand included with the razor. I had researched razors, but not blades. Outcome: Not bad. The blades are ok. Will use them all if I live long enough.

Three packs of 100-count Astra SP blades, based on the good things written about this blade here at B&B. Outcome: Same as above, but the Astra's are better.

Mitchell's Wool Fat. Happened to be one of those days I guess when there were two or three threads on it and for some reason I had to try it for better or for worse. Outcome: Best gamble I ever made.

EDIT: Maybe the second two weren't strictly speaking blind, but rather on impulse. Reading B&B does that to you, as everyone is aware.

 

[OMEN]

That's everything I own so let's see:

Merkur 34C HD - It's better than any of the multiple cartridge razors I've used and I'm comfortable with it.

5 Derby Blades - Ok, I guess; but nothing special.

eShave products - Orange Sandalwood is awesome. Lime not so much. Quick to lather up too.

Bluebeards Revenge cream/post shave balm - Odd smells but great shaves. The smell grows on you.

TOBS Sandalwood- Nothing bad to say but it does require a bit more water for a good lather (IMO).