Which blade is the smoothest for you?? Not the closest or best blade - just the smoothest
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Astra SP were the smoothest for me. Lacked a little in sharpness so went with GSB which is quite smooth. I throw the blades after 4 shaves. Not sure on these guys that get 10 or more shaves from a blade. I want BBS so that affects things too.
Personna 74. Crazy smooth until they're not. That's usually about 22 shaves in for me.
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Shark SS so far for me.
Astra SS lasts longer but isn't as smooth.
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Astra SS lasts longer but isn't as smooth.
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If you like Shark SS, you might want to try the recently released Shark Platinum blades. The Super Chromes are not sharp enough for my beard, but I find the Platinums to be both sharp and smooth. And they are only $10 per 100 blades.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give the new Shark Platinum a try.
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This.
GSB, Gillette Platinum, 7 O'Clock yellow, Astra SP.
The Kai has been smooth and sharp in everything from the Gillette Flat Bottom Tech to the Blackbird.
Others that fit the bill include Personna Israeli Platinum Red, Bolzano and Personna Med Prep.
The Feather is sharp and smooth initially but is not long lived - 3, 4, 5 shaves and it goes from exceptional to just okay.
YMMV
Others that fit the bill include Personna Israeli Platinum Red, Bolzano and Personna Med Prep.
The Feather is sharp and smooth initially but is not long lived - 3, 4, 5 shaves and it goes from exceptional to just okay.
YMMV
Zorrik Platinum,
Rapira Platinum Lux,
GSB,
Personna Reds,
Feathers,
For me my top 5, in that order.
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Rapira Platinum Lux,
GSB,
Personna Reds,
Feathers,
For me my top 5, in that order.
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Feather
Astra SP
Bic (I think - haven’t used them in a while)
Astra SP
Bic (I think - haven’t used them in a while)
Personna Israeli Reds and Gillette Silver Blue are consistently the smoothest blades for me no matter what razor I use.
Feather
Personna Super Platinum Chrome.
vintage?
Yes indeed. The last of the famed P74 line.
Lately it’s been GSBs.
Just became a convert to them!
Just became a convert to them!
Smoothest for me or the German Wilkies. I think the thicker blades results in less blade chatter, but my Pre War tech absolutely loves them!
ymmv but every vintage Gillette, Schick, Personna, and Wilkinson I use is smooth like there's no blade in the razor. Besides the extraordinary longevity they all have, weepers are so rare they've gone from legend to myth.
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