Why do so many people have so many blades???

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Do you sell them or its just a accumulation disorder, i just bought my 1st 100 polsilver and looking forward to testing them out.

Polsilvers have a reputation of being discontinued. Although they eventually come back into production, I can't take that chance as in my case, it's the only blade that i find works the best for my skin/stubble combo.

I always go for a daily BBS. I get the satisfaction of a great shave and my wife likes the glassy look and feel of my skin when I've had a really close shave.

Other blades are comfortable (e.g. GSB, nacet, Indian blacks and greens) and i could easily use them with no issues but they just don't get me to that closeness of the polsilver. Feathers do it but are way too harsh for me!

I literally look at it like there's only one blade for me and if it's discontinued, I'm in big trouble! So my 7,000 Polsilvers are a hedge against this possibility.

 

[Ron R]

Polsilvers have a reputation of being discontinued. Although they eventually come back into production, I can't take that chance as in my case, it's the only blade that i find works the best for my skin/stubble combo.

I always go for a daily BBS. I get the satisfaction of a great shave and my wife likes the glassy look and feel of my skin when I've had a really close shave.

Other blades are comfortable (e.g. GSB, nacet, Indian blacks and greens) and i could easily use them with no issues but they just don't get me to that closeness of the polsilver. Feathers do it but are way too harsh for me!

I literally look at it like there's only one blade for me and if it's discontinued, I'm in big trouble! So my 7,000 Polsilvers are a hedge against this possibility.

Do you vacuum seal about 95% and leave some out and next 6 months remove some more for a another stint of shaving. Curious on good storage practices?

 

[MacDaDad]

I swear, this is the first thing I've boughten in a long time.

 

[Esox]

Well, because having only the paltry 600 blade count isnt enough of course!

I literally look at it like there's only one blade for me and if it's discontinued, I'm in big trouble! So my 7,000 Polsilvers are a hedge against this possibility.

7000!!! Holy Crap lol. That many Polsilvers would last 1Cal 2300 years! LOL

 

[nav]

Do you vacuum seal about 95% and leave some out and next 6 months remove some more for a another stint of shaving. Curious on good storage practices?

I have them sealed in plastic bags but I'm going to store them in a sealed, airtight tub soon. I think vacuum sealing stainless steel is just not needed.

I've used blades 40 years old, kept in the open and they worked like a charm. So am airtight tub should keep them good for my lifetime and my future children.

 

[HiPowerRon]

I have so many blades because I can. But really like to try different blades in varous razors. Any one combination would be adequate, but what's the fun of that?

 

[Cal]

I have so many blades because I can.

You're the sort of guy we need at the BOSC Ron. Just sayin'

 

[Mike R]

Considering that a 100 pack of blades is about $15, and a 15 count Mach 3 refill is closer to $20-25, I don't feel any too bad about buying that 4-5 year supply.

^^^This.

And the way things get reformulated and re-engineered, I like to have a supply on hand in case my faves become the next victim.

Also, I thought it was mandatory as a forum member to have at least 2+ lifetimes' worth of blades.

 

[MacDaDad]

^^^This.

And the way things get reformulated and re-engineered, I like to have a supply on hand in case my faves become the next victim.

Also, I thought it was mandatory as a forum member to have at least 2+ lifetimes' worth of blades.

This is what I was told, "stock up" or "ship out".
These pictured represent about half of the 100's that I have accumulated.

 

[weekly]

Also, I thought it was mandatory as a forum member to have at least 2+ lifetimes' worth of blades.

Yes it is mandatory and anyone who
Is found to have fewer blades shall be
Subject to a shave via a pair of tweezers
One hair at a time.

 

[Rhody]

Don't want to run out?

 

[Capisco Capisce]

This is what I was told, "stock up" or "ship out".
These pictured represent about half of the 100's that I have accumulated.

The first 3 tufts I could make out were, KAI, Feather, and GSB.

You're a man of good taste!

 

[MacDaDad]

The first 3 tufts I could make out were, KAI, Feather, and GSB.

You're a man of good taste!

Of those 10 or so tucks there are no bad blades. I have a use for every blade that I've boughten. All blades are good for "some" shaves. Typically I have 5 or 6 blades going at a time and I have to keep a clipboard handy just to keep track of their useage.

I'll have to take a count sometime, I don't know how many blades I do have but it's around 2300 maybe more.

 

[Capisco Capisce]

Of those 10 or so tucks there are no bad blades. I have a use for every blade that I've boughten. All blades are good for "some" shaves. Typically I have 5 or 6 blades going at a time and I have to keep a clipboard handy just to keep track of their useage.

I'll have to take a count sometime, I don't know how many blades I do have but it's around 2300 maybe more.

Thanks for the pics.

And perfect timing, too. I'm thinking of picking-up that exact same box of Feathers, from Amazon. Right here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030197GE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_20?
ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AM74FV0O9KF7C

I assume they are 20 packs of 5 blades each, right?

Are they the same as the Yellow boxed blades? Have you tried both?

I was just getting ready to post this question in a new thread.

 

[MacDaDad]

Thanks for the pics.

And perfect timing, too. I'm thinking of picking-up that exact same box of Feathers, from Amazon. Right here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030197GE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_20?
ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AM74FV0O9KF7C

I assume they are 20 packs of 5 blades each, right?

Are they the same as the Yellow boxed blades? Have you tried both?

I was just getting ready to post this question in a new thread.

I am no authority but my impression is the color of the package on a Feather blade pack/tuck signifies whether they are 5 or 10 blade to a tuck. I have used them both and both are the same to me.

 

[Capisco Capisce]

I am no authority but my impression is the color of the package on a Feather blade pack/tuck signifies whether they are 5 or 10 blade to a tuck. I have used them both and both are the same to me.

I've been using single 10ct packs in yellow, but that's my understanding too.

Of course I suppose I can just spring for the 200ct yellow carton. It would be the B & B way!

 

[Cal]

I am no authority but my impression is the color of the package on a Feather blade pack/tuck signifies whether they are 5 or 10 blade to a tuck. I have used them both and both are the same to me.

I've been using single 10ct packs in yellow, but that's my understanding too.

Of course I suppose I can just spring for the 200ct yellow carton. It would be the B & B way!

Check out this thread guys ▼
The Yellow-Feather/Black-Feather Controversy SOLVED.

 

[MacDaDad]

Check out this thread guys ▼
The Yellow-Feather/Black-Feather Controversy SOLVED.

Thanks Cal, I thought I had remembered reading it somewhere but ... I forget/forgot where.

 

[Capisco Capisce]

Check out this thread guys ▼
The Yellow-Feather/Black-Feather Controversy SOLVED.

Hey, thanks a lot Cal!

Thanks to your efforts, it would seem we have a definitive answer to this perennial question.

Have a good one, buddy!