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I realise that certain blades perform differently in different razors, but what's the best blade that you've come across yet, and the worst blade? Based on just the smoothness and closeness of the first couple of shaves, and irritation afterwards.
I've so far used the following blades:
Derby Extra
Astra Superior Platinum
Dorco 300 (IIRC)
Personna Lab Blues
I received my sample pack from Connaught shaving yesterday, and I selected the blades based on the blade review spreadsheet on here (excellent resource, thanks very much NotTheStig) and I know that blades will work differently for me but as I have not very much experience, picked the best ones (at least I tried to) available in comparison to the reviews.
I received: Shark Super Stainless
Treet Platinum
Gillette Super Thin Platinum
Super-Max Platinum
Personna Platinum Chrome
Perma-Sharp Super Stainless
Personna Super Med Prep
Personna Super Lab Blue
Timor Stainless ice tempered
The lab blue which I've used from the sample pack has been the best blade I've used to date, and have a feeling that it will take some beating.
The worst blade I have used is the Dorco, which attempted to drag every hair out of my face, and subsequently they have not been used since. To be fair the Derby was a close contender due to the irritation it left afterwards, but the first time I used it I actually had a fairly decent shave, alas the second time, oh no...
What's been the best and worst for you?
I'm on the lookout for more blades, and need ideas and to also know what to avoid
Thanks!
Alex
I've so far used the following blades:
Derby Extra
Astra Superior Platinum
Dorco 300 (IIRC)
Personna Lab Blues
I received my sample pack from Connaught shaving yesterday, and I selected the blades based on the blade review spreadsheet on here (excellent resource, thanks very much NotTheStig) and I know that blades will work differently for me but as I have not very much experience, picked the best ones (at least I tried to) available in comparison to the reviews.
I received: Shark Super Stainless
Treet Platinum
Gillette Super Thin Platinum
Super-Max Platinum
Personna Platinum Chrome
Perma-Sharp Super Stainless
Personna Super Med Prep
Personna Super Lab Blue
Timor Stainless ice tempered
The lab blue which I've used from the sample pack has been the best blade I've used to date, and have a feeling that it will take some beating.
The worst blade I have used is the Dorco, which attempted to drag every hair out of my face, and subsequently they have not been used since. To be fair the Derby was a close contender due to the irritation it left afterwards, but the first time I used it I actually had a fairly decent shave, alas the second time, oh no...
What's been the best and worst for you?
I'm on the lookout for more blades, and need ideas and to also know what to avoid
Thanks!
Alex