This Might Be A Dumb Question

[cottontop]

But, then again, I believe that the only "dumb" question is the unasked question. I am having trouble finding single edged blades. I have one single edged razor I want to try head shaving with because I think I can get a better angle with it than with a DE. Here is the question: Are the blades sold in hardware departments designed for the small retractable paint scrapers ok for shaving, or are they a different animal altogether?
cottontop

 

[JaxJim]

No, the hardware store blades are ground differently (i.e., for durability versus sharpness), and you'll be sorely disappointed if you try using one. Try CVS or Walgreens (maybe Walmart, but I haven't looked for them there) in the shaving section for Gem blades. Alternatiely, several online vendors sell SE blades. Good luck!

 

[cpacamper]

If you can't find any locally, pm me your address and Monday I'll mail you some Gem stainless steel blades to try, gratis.

 

[cottontop]

Thanks cpacamper. I will look around and let you know.
ct

 

[Luc]

Have a look at the blade guide, it might help you: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/292388-Single-edge-blade-guide

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

That was my dumb question when I first started SE shaving. You're in good company here.

 

[duokun]

stay away from some of the Grocery store ones. I picked up some at a local Food Lion and even though they were in the shaving section they were absolutely terrible. Walgreens or CVS are definitely the way to go.

 

[alex2363]

B&B vendor Dave has good prices for SE blades. http://www.razorbladesandmore.com/content/100-gem-stainless-steel-coated-single-edge-blades

 

[Galhatz]

Walgreen usually has these in stock:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0011Z9MVQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1378628870&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165


Better blades are the GEM 62-0165 PTFE coated stainless steel, aka ''pella'' blades.

This is the best price on the web and the service from Connaught is great:

http://connaughtshaving.com/gemss.html

 

[alex2363]

Walgreen usually has these in stock:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0011Z9MVQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1378628870&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165


Better blades are the GEM 62-0165 PTFE coated stainless steel, aka ''pella'' blades.

This is the best price on the web and the service from Connaught is great:

http://connaughtshaving.com/gemss.html

21.34 US Dollar shiped from Conaughts

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

B&B vendor Dave has good prices for SE blades. http://www.razorbladesandmore.com/content/100-gem-stainless-steel-coated-single-edge-blades

That is where I get mine. SEs last so long, a box like that can last you over a year.

 

[DrAwkward]

I have found Treet carbon steel blades locally, but no Stainless Steel SE blades. The Great Blade Exchange (revived by Toothpick) does not have any stainless SE blades. There are a few Walgreens here in town, but not one of them has the GEM SS blades. If someone has 1 or 2 to spare I would be grateful (or just send some to Toothpick for the Great Blade Exchange).

Never mind. I found 5 on Amazon for $2.50. Holiday sabbatical does not start for 11 more days; I still have time to get an order in. I'm still hoping someone will send a few stainless SE blades to Toothpick for The Great Blade Exchange.