Hi all,
Been working my way through the lockdown stockpile of blades (around 600 of mostly Russian origin) and finally got round to trying out the first of the Rapira line. Decided to start with the super stainless because these were the only ones I've had previous experience with, and I must say they are every bit as good as I remember! Having worked my way through around 15-20 of these now I can say with certainty that there is very good consistency from blade to blade and I certainly don't regret ordering a 100 pack.
Right out of the packet they are very sharp but forgiving, not quite Feather sharp but not too far off - I will get bitten if I don't pay close attention to angle and pressure. With most other DE blades I get significant resistance on the chin area, but the Rapira SS just slice through cleanly.
Another big plus is they seem to work well in most any razor; so far I've used them in a Muhle R41 (2011), Merkurs 34C/37C/1904 (OC), Progress and Futur, Gillette 1978 superspeed and 1960's Tech, and a Fatip Piccolo V1. I find they work particularly well in adjustable or open comb razors and can last up to 6 shaves, though I tend to bin them after around 3 or 4, depending on how it cuts the chin hairs.
I have 100 packs of the Swedish Supersteel and Platinum Lux as well so these will be tested once I've finished the current pack of SS.
Thanks,
R
Been working my way through the lockdown stockpile of blades (around 600 of mostly Russian origin) and finally got round to trying out the first of the Rapira line. Decided to start with the super stainless because these were the only ones I've had previous experience with, and I must say they are every bit as good as I remember! Having worked my way through around 15-20 of these now I can say with certainty that there is very good consistency from blade to blade and I certainly don't regret ordering a 100 pack.
Right out of the packet they are very sharp but forgiving, not quite Feather sharp but not too far off - I will get bitten if I don't pay close attention to angle and pressure. With most other DE blades I get significant resistance on the chin area, but the Rapira SS just slice through cleanly.
Another big plus is they seem to work well in most any razor; so far I've used them in a Muhle R41 (2011), Merkurs 34C/37C/1904 (OC), Progress and Futur, Gillette 1978 superspeed and 1960's Tech, and a Fatip Piccolo V1. I find they work particularly well in adjustable or open comb razors and can last up to 6 shaves, though I tend to bin them after around 3 or 4, depending on how it cuts the chin hairs.
I have 100 packs of the Swedish Supersteel and Platinum Lux as well so these will be tested once I've finished the current pack of SS.
Thanks,
R