Rapira Blade Varieties

[CyberJCM]

I have recently come to the conclusion that the R41 is now my favorite razor, thanks to the Rapira Super Stainless blades. I've tried the R41 with my prior goto, Personna Labs/Meds and the shave is not as good. In contrast, my old favorite R89 didn't like the Rapiras as much as it did the Personnas. But I'm sticking with the R41/Rapira combo for the forseeable future.

Here's the question. I know nothing about these blades, other than they also come in 3 other varieties. Being the nutter that I am, I feel I must explore these other varieties further. If the SS's were good, are the Platinum or Swedes even better?
Will you guys please educate me on the Rapira Blade varieties, as well as share your opinions and experience with them, and also the best place to buy?

Thanks!

 

[CyberJCM]

Nothing?

 

[edw]

Rapira Super Stainless can't be cheaper than at www.bestshave.net
Other types you can fint at ebay BALALAIKASTORE and with VANAGZ seller. Google them.

 

[edw]

The other question already was answered here.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/269002-Rapira-blade-types

 

[mikej7193]

I've only used the Rapira Super Stainless blades with my razors. I like them. They don't feel as smooth as Personna Labs in my R41, but they do work in removing the beard. They feel sharper, but I don't tend to get any more nicks or weepers with them over anything else.

 

[Haggises]

Rapira Platinum Lux is currently my favorite DE blade, just a shade above Voskhod. Vanagz sold me them - look on the hobbyist or vendor forum.

Have never tried the SS or the Swedes.....

 

[Dave Deluxe]

The Rapira blades are my favorite blades bar none. I originally got rid of my remaining Astras for them in a trade and Rapira is all I use now for DE blades. I currently have the "Swedish SuperSteel" & "Super Stainless" models on hand. The "Super Stainless", in the pink & blue box seem easier to come by. They both work well for me, but I think I slightly prefer the."Swedish SuperSteel". I've tried both in a variety of razors with good results all around. Whenever I run out I'll be getting more of these!

DD

 

[Henrik]

It´s always very confusing and people tend to mix up different flavours. I think it´s always better to enclose a picture with your blade of choice. I got below - and they don´t work well in my NEW Improved, Red Tip, Aristocrat JR (I don´t know if I will keep on trying them to be honest). IMHO of course.