Sextoblade blade help

[dklaiman]

After about 3 years of using a DE and an SE, I've decided to try using a straight edge. After reading the thread Bluebriz started on shavettes, I purchased a sextoblade off the bay. I'm wondering if these are the blades I'll need.

http://www.amazon.com/Fromm-Shaper-...8&qid=1377879609&sr=8-1&keywords=fromm+blades

Is there a better source for these blades? Possibly a B and B sponsor?

Thanks.

-Dave

 

[D E Windsor]

Sally Beauty Supply Carries Fromm #105 blades

 

[Mike H]

The 105 is not stainless, but much cheaper. They work just fine.
Kai and Personna also make a blades that fit.

 

[dklaiman]

Thanks, Mike and Rich.

 

[Gamma]

Box for the 105 says they're stainless.

 

[Mike H]

Box for the 105 says they're stainless.

Indeed it does! Is the only difference then the number of blades in a pack, 5 vs 10?

 

[Gamma]

I think that might be it, Vez would know for sure though.

 

[silver surfer]

I have tried the Personna blades and found them not satisfactory for shaving, but if you're going to style your hair ...

 

[Lakebound]

I have tried the Personna blades and found them not satisfactory for shaving, but if you're going to style your hair ...

Agreed. I was given a Sextolade straight and the Personna blades were the first that I tried. You can do better, go with the Fromm or the Kai if you can get them.

Frank

 

[Slim_user]

I am considering to buy a sextoblade in order to try out straight razor. Is it possible to get a decent shave with the guard on?

 

[ShaveYourSoul]

I am considering to buy a sextoblade in order to try out straight razor. Is it possible to get a decent shave with the guard on?

Absolutely! In fact, I have gotten such good shaves with the guard I've never really felt the need to take it off.