Got a self-generated sampler pack of blades rated highest in sharpness and smoothness. Tried Derbys - so-so. Tried Feathers - very nice. Tried 7 O'Clock Yellows - very nice and smooth. Settled on Super Iridiums - very nice, sharp and smooth. May try a few others in the future.
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Started with Feathers, will probably end with Feathers.
Feather
1. Bluebirds - smoothest, but not sharpest
2. Kai - in between
3. Feathers - sharpest, can cause irritation
Those are my top three in order.
2. Kai - in between
3. Feathers - sharpest, can cause irritation
Those are my top three in order.
You know you're going to find supporters for just about all blades...except Merkurs of course ;-)
I prefer Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellows, with DORCO ST-301s as my second choice. For me, the Gillette yellows are both sharp and smooth, the DORCOs aren't as sharp but are extremely smooth.
My personal no-gos are Derbys, Crystals, Astras, and DORCO ST-300 (contrary to a thread here's claims, they are not the same as the 301s). Haven't tried the rest...yet.
I prefer Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellows, with DORCO ST-301s as my second choice. For me, the Gillette yellows are both sharp and smooth, the DORCOs aren't as sharp but are extremely smooth.
My personal no-gos are Derbys, Crystals, Astras, and DORCO ST-300 (contrary to a thread here's claims, they are not the same as the 301s). Haven't tried the rest...yet.
Oh, and KAIs. I'd buy 100 of them.
Kai blades are my favorites.
I find it strange that I have not found Kais here in Japan.
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I suppose Derby will always be my go to blade. They work really well for me in all my razors. When I first started wet-shaving, a good friend of mine (member barcochris) and I split 200. Shortly after I joined Badger & Blade, member Homebrewer PIF'd my another 100. I have enough Derbys to last me a long time.
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Astra's or Shark's
Sharks.
Sharks and Lord Platinums
Red Pack Ip's.
Crystal (though I bought my 100 lot under the 'IP' guise) for open comb razors like the NEW or my beloved Tuckaway.
Feather or Kai for TTO's and the Slant-hammer.
Feather or Kai for TTO's and the Slant-hammer.
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Just wondering what do you find most often in Japan?
The Shark Super Chromes are sharp and smooth.....and darn inexpensive. I just picked up 100 for $16.50.
With me it depends on the razor. I use Feathers in my Blue Tip and my Flare Tip, and either Red Pack IP or Gillette 7 o'clock greens in my Red Tip and my Slim. Once upon a time I thought Derby's were the best, but I just finished a 9 day run of Derby's with a couple of different razors, and they've fallen into the "use 'em if I don't have anything better" category...
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