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Nowhere does YMV as much as blades, I don't rate Feathers either.
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What do you rate Chris ? I was thinking about trying some Voskhods as they seem to have a fairly good rep. I'm actually happy with my German blades, no irritation & they last up to 6 shaves but are usually around twice the price of Russians (ever the cheapskate.)
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My absolute favourites are Personna medical prep blades, but I also really like the regular Personnas in the blue box, and Astra SP. I've pretty much settled on those as being the ones that work for me.
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I'll add the Personna's to my "to try" list... I like Astra SP but they dont last very long. Just ordered some Voskhods & Rapira Platinum Lux so we'll see how those fare.
I have not tried a Badger Brush of any description , and started back shaving with an old boar. I have acquired a couple more Omega boars, and find they work well in providing a good lather for the Shave.
More latterly have got some synthetics, which work well in starting a lather up on the top of the puck, and then working it up on the face. Having lathered up, I get most enjoyment in getting a good trouble free shave with whatever razor I have used [ DE/ SE/Injector ].
Am I really missing something by not using a Badger ? . I do appreciate how nice they look especially with some of the beautifully crafted handles , but I do not think I need one to get a better shave. However, it is totally up to the individual to choose whatever they want to use , we all have Favourites in each Category- Razors,Blades, Brushes,Soaps etc. Part of my reason for subscribing to the Forum, is reading of the Views and Experiences of others. I probably get a better shave, by taking on board information gleaned from the Forum.
More latterly have got some synthetics, which work well in starting a lather up on the top of the puck, and then working it up on the face. Having lathered up, I get most enjoyment in getting a good trouble free shave with whatever razor I have used [ DE/ SE/Injector ].
Am I really missing something by not using a Badger ? . I do appreciate how nice they look especially with some of the beautifully crafted handles , but I do not think I need one to get a better shave. However, it is totally up to the individual to choose whatever they want to use , we all have Favourites in each Category- Razors,Blades, Brushes,Soaps etc. Part of my reason for subscribing to the Forum, is reading of the Views and Experiences of others. I probably get a better shave, by taking on board information gleaned from the Forum.
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IMO badgers are tops when it comes to feeling luxurious on the face, but purely for efficacy a synthetic is tough to beat. I've only used Muhle and EJ synths, but in my experience I had to spend a fair bit on a badger to see what the fuss was about, and even having seen it, I still regularly use and enjoy my synths.
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My PantaRei synth is also 30mm and a beast. By far my favourite brush!