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Posted: 7/24/2022 10:15:24 PM EDT
What are the latest, greatest these days?
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Posted: 7/27/2022 7:33:56 AM EDT
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I'm grooving on Nacets right now.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 7/27/2022 8:10:44 AM EDT
[#2]
When I got my Merkur safety razor a few years ago it came with 50 blades. They seemed to work well and last a while. Holding an edge is important because I shave my head and I do it in the shower. Last thing I want to be doing is hopping out of the shower to change a blade on a razor thats dripping wet.
I've been working through a bunch of old Gillette blades from the 80's or 90's that a family member had tucked away before they switched to modern multi-blade style razors. They are only good for a few shaves. In fact I wanted something different so I swung by Walmart and picked up whatever they had on the shelf and those were way better. I've been looking to get a stash of good blades again but at least I now know the ones on the shelf at Walmart aren't terrible. |
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Posted: 7/27/2022 8:20:06 AM EDT
[#3]
Feather hi-stainless
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USA
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Posted: 7/27/2022 8:35:01 AM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By killingmachine123: Feather hi-stainless My blade of choice. The Mercur ones were shit and rough for me. Most store brand DE blades are rebranded Korean I think. Ok,...fair at best Other ones I like Gillette yellows Gillette lab Gillette Hospital blades (pretty good stuff) That said once Gillette went woke they won’t get one thin dime from me. I am probably set for life, I have a couple thousand blades, most being feathers. |
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USA
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Posted: 7/30/2022 3:08:13 PM EDT
[#5]
Astra platinums are where it’s at for me...
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Posted: 7/30/2022 3:24:18 PM EDT
[#6]
Astra for me as well, but I wonder how availability might change.
I know lots of people swear by feather, but they nicked me so much I gave up on them. Merkur handle. |
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Posted: 7/30/2022 5:58:46 PM EDT
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It's interesting. It seems that Feather is the bees knees, when used in Feather razors, or similar mild razors.
Astra SP seem to do better in more aggressive razors, such as my various FatBoys. Seems the Feather might be sharper out of the gate, but degrades more quickly over subsequent shaves than the Astra. This will be interesting because my beard is like barbed wired, so I'm not sure how many subsequent shaves I'll get with any blade. I'm therefore thinking the sharper Feathers will be better, but for one, maybe two shaves. Not sure the Astra will get the job done, but I'll try them and hope they work, as they are A LOT less expensive. Thanks |
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Posted: 8/7/2022 6:55:15 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pokey074: I'm grooving on Nacets right now. |
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Posted: 8/7/2022 7:55:42 PM EDT
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I like Derby Extra.
I have a couple hundred Feather but they don’t like me. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2022 8:25:29 PM EDT
[#10]
Feather and astra for me….Gillette is not great, will never use up the box of 100 i picked up.
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Posted: 8/7/2022 8:34:15 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By killingmachine123: Feather hi-stainless |
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USA
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Posted: 8/22/2022 5:05:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bubbatheredneck]
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By killingmachine123: Feather hi-stainless New blade for Sunday AM Shave through Friday. No shave on Saturday. YMMV. |
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Posted: 8/22/2022 8:19:19 PM EDT
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You have to try them for yourself. Some blades people rave over shave like garbage to me. Other blades I think are slept on get mixed reviews by other people.
As an example, I like Gillette silver blue blades. Some people in this thread probably don’t. For me Feather blades are amazing when I haven’t shaved in a few days, but are too harsh for daily use. |
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Posted: 8/22/2022 9:03:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: My blade of choice. The Mercur ones were shit and rough for me. Most store brand DE blades are rebranded Korean I think. Ok,...fair at best Other ones I like Gillette yellows Gillette lab Gillette Hospital blades (pretty good stuff) That said once Gillette went woke they won't get one thin dime from me. I am probably set for life, I have a couple thousand blades, most being feathers. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: Originally Posted By killingmachine123: Feather hi-stainless My blade of choice. The Mercur ones were shit and rough for me. Most store brand DE blades are rebranded Korean I think. Ok,...fair at best Other ones I like Gillette yellows Gillette lab Gillette Hospital blades (pretty good stuff) That said once Gillette went woke they won't get one thin dime from me. I am probably set for life, I have a couple thousand blades, most being feathers. Not just woke but also from Russia. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2022 9:05:36 PM EDT
[#15]
I've bounced around, and always come back to Feather.
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Posted: 10/7/2022 6:29:49 PM EDT
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I've used a few different brands, and have settled on Feather Platinum blades.
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Posted: 11/1/2022 4:06:43 PM EDT
[#17]
Gillette 7'clock green is the truth
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/1/2022 4:13:22 PM EDT
[#18]
Feather didn't work for me but seems to be the general consensus of tier one. I prefer Personna.
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Posted: 11/1/2022 4:17:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: fish223]
[#19]
https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Relative-Sharpness-of-DE-blades/179-2194038/
In case OP is still interested |
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Posted: 11/2/2022 8:42:39 AM EDT
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I have another contender to add to the mix. This paired with a Parker variant has become my new favorite.
 Attached File |
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Posted: 11/2/2022 12:01:49 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By killingmachine123: Feather hi-stainless |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 11/2/2022 7:26:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: spydercomonkey]
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JI603: Astra platinums are where it’s at for me... Thats what I use as well. Get 4x nice shaves per blade (2x on side A, 2x side B). It can do more shaves, but thats when I change them out. |
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Posted: 11/4/2022 12:19:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GSDAK47: Gillette 7'clock green is the truth Yes, but there are two kinds of Gillette 7 O'clock Greens. You've got to get the Russian made Super Stainless blades, not the Indian made Permasharp Stainless. |
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Posted: 11/6/2022 10:23:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LV1976: Yes, but there are two kinds of Gillette 7 O'clock Greens. You've got to get the Russian made Super Stainless blades, not the Indian made Permasharp Stainless. That's what I've heard, I'm not sure which I had since I just used my last pack. I've officially changed to the derby premium however. I got a 5 pack in a sampler and have been blown away. Solid audible feedback, no skin irritation whatsoever, and very efficient. |
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Posted: 11/7/2022 9:11:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GSDAK47: That's what I've heard, I'm not sure which I had since I just used my last pack. I've officially changed to the derby premium however. I got a 5 pack in a sampler and have been blown away. Solid audible feedback, no skin irritation whatsoever, and very efficient. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GSDAK47: Originally Posted By LV1976: Yes, but there are two kinds of Gillette 7 O'clock Greens. You've got to get the Russian made Super Stainless blades, not the Indian made Permasharp Stainless. That's what I've heard, I'm not sure which I had since I just used my last pack. I've officially changed to the derby premium however. I got a 5 pack in a sampler and have been blown away. Solid audible feedback, no skin irritation whatsoever, and very efficient. Excellent. You're the only one who can determine the right razor/blade combination for you. |
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USA
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Posted: 11/7/2022 9:14:17 PM EDT
[#26]
Astras
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GA, USA
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Posted: 12/8/2022 12:28:01 AM EDT
[#27]
Astra and feather blades are my favorite DE blades.
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