The Worst Blade

[Judge Dredd]

Elios without question.

Am I really the only one who thinks these are the worst blades ever?

Mind you, after recent experience, the GSBs aren't much better, First shave is pretty good, after that they're as good/bad as a brand new Elios (YMMV).

 

[Firewalker]

DORCO-301 for me.

 

[bemiller]

Treet were pretty awful but I think Big Ben were the worst for me.

 

[Firewalker]

Dorco-301s came up in my rotation again three days ago and I got about a minute into t head shave and had to switch blades. There was just no sharpness to it. I tried a Derby last night and it was hard to get through a whole head shave with it so I picked up my SA with a Personna with a good four shaves on it and finished the shave.

There was a a huge difference, no pulling, it glided and made short work of finishing up. I have Astras on their way and cant wait to see what they are like.

 

[kirkdujaan]

CENTWIN blades r the worst i hav used....

 

[Shyguy]

The worst I have tried is super max stainless...cuts all over my face

 

[PinoySteel]

Dorco 301 for me too; got a pack for free when I bought some Feathers. Used one for about 10 seconds, laughed, and threw it out. Unbelievably uncomfortable!

 

[franz]

I haven't tried them all, but of the ones I have tried, Lords (can't remember if the stainless or platinum variety, and I doubt it matters) would have to have been the worst.
The comparison that comes to mind is being forced to perform self-surgery with a butter knife.

 

[Equus]

Now I don't have the most experience with different blades, but the worst I've tried so far has been the 7AM. One mediocre shave and toasted. And I tried two different blades just to give them a fair try.

 

[bAkewelle]

Merkur blades expensive and dull and dorco 300 - 301 the same but cheaper. So far

 

[mikey]

If the thread was titled "The Best Blade" it probably would have received the same mix of replies.

Worst: Topaz
Bad: Derby
Average: Merkur
Good: most "platimun" blades
Best: Feather

YMMV.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[KQ4E]

Derby

 

[Ole Blue]

The worst blade I've used so far was Wilkinson Sword (Made in Germany). Just too many weepers and not very good shaving results.

Yep, I nicknamed them the Freddie Kruger of blades.

 

[Mr Pink]

Derby extra by far for me. Those things tugged and pulled the hair as if it was a half sharpened ancient rock tool.

 

[Winblows]

In my opinion, there are no bad blades. Only bad/inexperienced users

 

[Morman Bridge]

I'm surprised to see Sharks mentioned so much. I've had pretty good luck with them. I use at least three tucks a month of them. But I don't have very dense or thick facial hair either. YMMV I guess.

 

[Cactus]

I have not been able to get even one shave from Shark or Derby blades. It is real strange because some people swear by them - it really is different for everybody.

Still can't figure out how Feathers are too sharp!

 

[weightmak]

Merkur blades, hasn't worked for me in any razor

 

[277Volt]

Sharp Durablades impressed me the least.

 

[engblom]

Worst: Dorco. They were neither smooth nor sharp. It was like shaving with a sandpaper.