and bought some blades. Are their blades actually different than the ones Walgreens sells? I was under the impression that the CVS blades were carbon steel.
So, I finally went to CVS.
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They are carbon steel. Don't let their shiny newness fool you. 
Just dry them off after each use. I just drop the blade in the towel and bolt it dry and it will last you several shaves. I prefer the CVS carbon blades over the SS blades at Walgreens.
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Thanks to both of you. Forgot I had wandered in here, or I would have responded sooner. Yeah, I dry the SS ones and leave them in the cabinet. I will leave these on the desk, right next to my brush.
I keep a little square glass container of 90 percent Isopropyl alcohol with my things, after I'm done I swish shake the water off my razors and thend swish them around in the alcohol for a second or two. The isopropyl will displace the water.
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First shave with a carbon steel blade. People sing their praises, so I expected them to be a little better. I was wrong- these things are amazing. It was like my two day growth was made of butter. No more stainless steel for me.
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I have a spray bottle I will put some in- thanks
Welcome to the carbon lovers club! I used a Gem Blue Star in a Clog pruf this morning with the usual outstanding results I've come to expect.
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I couldn't believe how smooth it was- it was even quieter (though I never minded the sound).
Since finding carbon blades I havent looked back. They cut smoother with less irritation and pull, the stainless blades kill my neck...ugh.
Treet are my favorites so far.
Treet are my favorites so far.
I have declared the GEM Clog Pruf my favorite razor. And I have a preference for the CVS Carbon blades to top off my set-up.
Tried a Micromatic Clog Pruf today for my first SE shave. Used a vintage but gleaming Gem blade. I have to admit I was kind of nervous about the different angle. A 3-pass shave left a bit of roughness that I made perfect with a Canadian pre-war Tech head / New handle and a Derby blade.
I kept it kind of conservative, trying to understand the angle and experience the different feeling. Definitely felt more like a straight razor - just without the nicks.
Looking forward to adding it once or twice a week.
Derek
I kept it kind of conservative, trying to understand the angle and experience the different feeling. Definitely felt more like a straight razor - just without the nicks.
Looking forward to adding it once or twice a week.
Derek
Gem Blue Stars are marvellous blades. I've switched to a Damaskeene/Blue Star combo at home and a Gem 1912/Blue Star for travelling, after buying a mass of vintage unused blades recently. I'll try the CVS carbons as backup/emergency stock and maybe try a package of Treets as well if I can find them easily. I doubt I'll ever willingly go back to DE shaving again.
All of this talk about SE's and carbon steel blades lead to:
Couldn't agree more! Carbons rule in the SE world. I was very sad when my local Rite Aid stopped carrying the Treet carbons. Recently did a shave with a stainless Gem and had a neck full of weepers. Never happens with the carbon blade, and I find them just as sharp or sharper and wayyyy smooth!
Have you tried the rite aid brand? They might be just the same.
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