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Russian Perma-Sharp in a RazoRock Superslant - L3++OC is my go-to when DE shaving. I have very coarse old-man whiskers.
I also like Bic Chrome Platinums and Russian Astra SPs in a late-model Mühle R41.
I also like Bic Chrome Platinums and Russian Astra SPs in a late-model Mühle R41.
My favorite blades are Feather, Gillette Nacet, Gillette Permasharp, Astra SP (Russian), Rapira Platinum Plus, and Wizamet IS.
Second tier: Shark Platinum, Gillette Platinum Blue (Russian), Gillette Silver Blue (Russian).
If I had to pick one… it is an easy choice. Feather blades work well in every single one of my razors that I have used so far.
Second tier: Shark Platinum, Gillette Platinum Blue (Russian), Gillette Silver Blue (Russian).
If I had to pick one… it is an easy choice. Feather blades work well in every single one of my razors that I have used so far.
An underrated blade IMO is the BIC chrome blade. sings in my Overlander. Very sharp, but also very smooth. Probably my favorite blade.
Of the super-sharp Gillettes (Platinum, Nacet, 7-oclock black, and Perma-sharp) my favorite is Perma-sharp. Mostly used in my Hensons and Karve Overlander.
Another great blade, which it seems you already have, is Derby Premium. Very smooth, and significantly sharper than Extra (yuck). They don't last very long, but do give me a solid 2 shaves. They are very cheap, as well. I use these in my SS Apex, Rex Konsul, Yaqi Final Cut (my more aggressive razors).
Of the super-sharp Gillettes (Platinum, Nacet, 7-oclock black, and Perma-sharp) my favorite is Perma-sharp. Mostly used in my Hensons and Karve Overlander.
Another great blade, which it seems you already have, is Derby Premium. Very smooth, and significantly sharper than Extra (yuck). They don't last very long, but do give me a solid 2 shaves. They are very cheap, as well. I use these in my SS Apex, Rex Konsul, Yaqi Final Cut (my more aggressive razors).
I have a stash of 200 GSBs, 100 Nacets and 150 Polsilvers, so let the shavapocalypse roar. I expect Feathers, my favorite, will remain available no matter what. Like @Eben Stone, I'm impressed by the new Chinese Suneko.
I really like Kai SS and Bluebirds. Kais have no glue and are unmarked. Very smooth and sharp blades. Bluebirds were one of my first sampler blades that I really liked 12 years ago.
I forgot to Polsilvers as well. Very smooth blades.
Yeah, that's nice. Bic CPs don't have glue either.
My preference is for PolSilver SI/Wizamet. I think I still have about 500 PolSilver and 250 Wizamet, so it will be a while before I'm shopping.
Personna Med Prep/Labs or Blues are both very nice blades. The last I knew they were made in different locations and I found the Med Preps had slightly better QC - but not enough to pay twice as much for most people. Sharp blades with excellent longevity.
Gillette Platinum are pretty nice blades. Feathers are nice, but too expensive for the 2 good shaves they give me. Gillette Yellows are pretty nice. Greens are very smooth for me, but not sharp enough. I think they might be my favorite if they were a good fit for my beard. I found King C blades too inconsistent (although I've only used 10), but a couple of the good ones were really very good with great longevity (the packaging was beyond stupid).
Personna Med Prep/Labs or Blues are both very nice blades. The last I knew they were made in different locations and I found the Med Preps had slightly better QC - but not enough to pay twice as much for most people. Sharp blades with excellent longevity.
Gillette Platinum are pretty nice blades. Feathers are nice, but too expensive for the 2 good shaves they give me. Gillette Yellows are pretty nice. Greens are very smooth for me, but not sharp enough. I think they might be my favorite if they were a good fit for my beard. I found King C blades too inconsistent (although I've only used 10), but a couple of the good ones were really very good with great longevity (the packaging was beyond stupid).
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@dmshaver, David, just in case you missed this post, I forgot to tag you. Have you seen the Small Head Spartan Dorco blades? I looked at the Wiki page and only saw Big Head Spartan. I can take new pictures of Small Head with a white background for the Wiki if required.
I have not tried them yet but will likely try them very closely in time to ensure that they are the same or not.
I just finished my 5th shave with the new Indian Astra SP this morning and it’s as good as any Russian one. Given the great price and the fact that this blade works in pretty much every razor I use, I’ll probably stock up on them before they jack up the price or discontinue it altogether. $26 buys about 4 years worth of blades at the current price and my use rate.
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In case you are following this thread but missed the other one, the testing will be done here: Luc DE Blades Review Project - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/luc-de-blades-review-project.650668/
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No problem, I will do something shortly.
I recently bought the “7G’s” pack off of Amazon to try something other than the Feather High Stainless I’ve been using for some time. It included the Cult of GSB represented and a few of the others I’ve seen mentioned favorably. I also independently bought some KC Gillette and Van der Hagen on business trips after the TSA confiscated my blades in carryon baggage.
I only routinely use one razor; a trusty old Chatsworth Lined DE89 from EJ.
This is my initial ranking from best to last:
1. Feather HS (JAP)
2. 7 o’clock Green (RUS)
3. Astra SS (RUS)
4. KC Gillette (CHI)
5. GSB (RUS)
6. Nacet (RUS)
7. Gillette Platinum (RUS)
8. Astra Platinum (RUS)
9. Goal (CHI)
10. Van der Hagen (GER)
I can only conclude, that I’m not too keen on platinum coated blades, Feather notwithstanding.
I only routinely use one razor; a trusty old Chatsworth Lined DE89 from EJ.
This is my initial ranking from best to last:
1. Feather HS (JAP)
2. 7 o’clock Green (RUS)
3. Astra SS (RUS)
4. KC Gillette (CHI)
5. GSB (RUS)
6. Nacet (RUS)
7. Gillette Platinum (RUS)
8. Astra Platinum (RUS)
9. Goal (CHI)
10. Van der Hagen (GER)
I can only conclude, that I’m not too keen on platinum coated blades, Feather notwithstanding.
I stay in the Lord family. They always work well for me.
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