Hi, no they were from ConnaughtCould be counterfeit blades?
They were doing the rounds a couple of years ago.
Thanks, completely understand although now I akways shave after a shower to give myself the best possible chance! I tried the Taylor’s and king of shaves oil (always used that with cartridge razor) and didn’t like it, prefer the proraso, but might try without although it feels that it holds moisure on whilst I whip of creamDon't discount pre shave prep as a possible reason for a poor / rough shave. Something I was reminded of myself recently.
If you're only using a pre-shave cream to prepare it probably isn’t enough, especially with a tougher beard.
Preparing your face well with either a shower or hot towel before hand definitely softens up the beard far better than a pre-shave alone IMHO.
I had a rough experience last week because I hadn’t showered prior to shaving which was a rare occurrence for me.
I used Proraso Green pre-shave but it did nothing to soften the stubble properly so when I shaved the blade felt as if it was tearing at the hair as opposed to cutting through it.
Another suggestion is regarding the Proraso pre-shave. There are occasions when this cream actually dries out my skin and also affects the soap I’m applying on top.
Its like it dries out the lather making it less slick and can cause unwanted drag on the blade. I do like the menthol in it however but I use it less frequently than before. It might be worth trying a pre-shave oil to see how it compares ?
Of course we’re all individual and my experience might simply be due to my own skin type. YMMV.
Super Blue are a great blade through my Merkur 34 (and just about anything else actually.) Definitely in the top three of everything I've tried.Chaps, thank you, I have some Gillette super blue to try so I’ll get to those next and will add the Nacet etc when I’ve got through current trial pack
i have to say i have become a big convert to pre washing my face and neck with a bar of plain gentle soap and hot water a couple of times immediately before shaving - it seems to do far more than showering or any pre-shave product ever has for me.Don't discount pre shave prep as a possible reason for a poor / rough shave. Something I was reminded of myself recently.
If you're only using a pre-shave cream to prepare it probably isn’t enough, especially with a tougher beard.
Preparing your face well with either a shower or hot towel before hand definitely softens up the beard far better than a pre-shave alone IMHO.
I had a rough experience last week because I hadn’t showered prior to shaving which was a rare occurrence for me.
I used Proraso Green pre-shave but it did nothing to soften the stubble properly so when I shaved the blade felt as if it was tearing at the hair as opposed to cutting through it.
Another suggestion is regarding the Proraso pre-shave. There are occasions when this cream actually dries out my skin and also affects the soap I’m applying on top.
Its like it dries out the lather making it less slick and can cause unwanted drag on the blade. I do like the menthol in it however but I use it less frequently than before. It might be worth trying a pre-shave oil to see how it compares ?
Of course we’re all individual and my experience might simply be due to my own skin type. YMMV.
No, you’re probably in the majority of folks that like them. Many or most seem to.Guess I am in the minority. I find the Astra SP's suit the the Blackbird perfectly.
I remember when the these used to be the default blades that were recommended to newbies.No, you’re probably in the majority of folks that like them. Many or most seem to.
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