When I started on my DE journey, I only had German Wilkinsons locally available so that's what I used. They are what I now refer to as a sharp blade as I did and still can cut myself when being inattentive. I then picked up a few packs of Gillette Silver Blues online and was impressed with how they still delivered a shave as close as the Wilkinsons but I wasn't likely get to nicks or weepers. Then I tried some Gillette Platinums and now I get the difference between sharp and smoothness of different blades. The Platinums are now what I call a smooth blade. The fun part of the whole process is seeing how each of their characteristics plays out in different razors. For example, the Silver Blues are good in my pre war Tech but the Platinums don't give a close shave at all by comparison. This morning, a Platinum in my New Standard was great, a smooth blade in a nice heavy efficient razor is a winner for me.
This adds a whole new dimension to the shaving experience and I now think there shouldn't be any razors out there that might seem too aggressive. Hmm...my Progress on 5+ with a Platinum?
This adds a whole new dimension to the shaving experience and I now think there shouldn't be any razors out there that might seem too aggressive. Hmm...my Progress on 5+ with a Platinum?
