Just had my 4th shave with my initial red IP and it still isn't showing signs of significant strain. This is unheard of for me. Usually, most blades are dead by that point with me. Feathers are 2 shaves and then that is it. Do these have more staying power in other people's experience? They are also very forgiving for being so sharp.
Really impressed with Red Personna
- Thread starter kcb5150
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Like you I get 2 shaves out of a Feather. The red IP is ok for me, it could be a tad sharper though, and lasts 3 decent shaves. It can be stretched to a 4th shave for me but I prefer not to.
I retired my last Red IP after 9 shaves. Frankly, I was just having fun stretching the number of shaves, but they last far longer than other blades for me. So much so, that I just bought a 3-year supply
OldSaw
The wife's investment
Interesting. I only get 2 shaves from a Red IP and 2 weeks from a Feather. Maybe I should try a Red again.
So where's the best place to buy red personnas (online)?
I get 3-4 shaves from them. Like them real well.
West Coast:
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Red-Personna-Israeli-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades-100-Blades_p_19.html
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Red...r-Blades--UK-Packaging-100-blades_p_1268.html
Razor Blades and More:
http://www.razorbladesandmore.com/content/100-israeli-red-pack-personna-blades
http://www.razorbladesandmore.com/content/50-israeli-red-pack-personna-blades
OldSaw
The wife's investment
Wow! These thing have really gone up in price. When I first started buying them they were $10 for a hundred... shipped!
Very true. I think my first 100 were around $11 shipped a few years back.
I picked up the Red IP from WCS last May and I see where the UK packaging is 100 for $12, same price I paid then.
Gene
Gene
Used a Red IP for the 5th time today in my 37c Slant. Still a nice smooth shave, no nicks or weepers, and very little drag.
