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Yea i did that when i first got a straight, until someone asked me why i shave my wrists.I use my wrists, if they cut there I am good to go.
Yea i did that when i first got a straight, until someone asked me why i shave my wrists.he he
My (loose) criteria to judge blade performance.
- efficiency: several days growth vs. daily shaving
- smoothness: first experience on the blade vs the follow-up shaves
- longevity
If I don't fuss about comparing, they all feel the same to me. I'm guessing it's all smaller nuances rather than night and day differences.
I just shave with them until I have used at least 5 blades in a row by which time I've got used to them and learnt their 'quirks'.
Other than that I try not to change anything else in my routine.
I agree in principle with the caveat that if it's uncomfortable and a second blade is the same I bail at that point. Once could be a bad blade, but if two feel like they're tearing my face off I won't suffer through another three.
...I have sensitive skin so don't really get on with the uber sharp stuff like Feathers, 7'OC Yellows, Perma Sharps, also anything Platinum coated doesn't seem to get on with me. Thanks!
Blades are blades to me, they all generally work the same. The only thing I judge is whether I can go against the grain on my to lip.
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So I am still testing blades and making notes. . . So far in my time DE shaving I have tried (or am about to try) the following blades. Whilst I have no intention of trying every single DE blade in existence, I want to have tried a good selection before I buy anything in any kind of bulk (ie more than a sampler tuck). I know there are 'marmite' divisive blades out there, and some that should generally be avoided (Treet, BIC, Shark, Derby, Lord, Merkur, etc that get a lot of negative press) so is there anything you think I should try beyond these that I already have experience of:
Feather
Wilkinson Sword Classic
Gillette 7 o'clock Sharpedge (Yellow)
Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless (Green)
Gillette Nacet
Gillette Silver Blue
Astra SP
Astra SS
Perma Sharp Super
Polsilver SI
Polsilver Lodz (just been gifted 2 and about to try)
Super Max Blue Diamond Titanium
Are the likes of Rapira, Personna, Voskhod worth trying, or any others you can suggest? I have sensitive skin so don't really get on with the uber sharp stuff like Feathers, 7'OC Yellows, Perma Sharps, also anything Platinum coated doesn't seem to get on with me. Thanks!
+1. I've tried some of those and don't notice any real difference between them.I think your problem is that you are using perhaps a razor that is too aggressive for your face and/or your technique is not honed yet. These latter blades that I highlighted in the above quote are all top shelf. Platinum coating is not causing your problem(s). Irritation is caused by too aggressive a razor, bad prep and/or technique 99.99% of the time. Bank on it.
Blades are blades to me, they all generally work the same. The only thing I judge is whether I can go against the grain on my to lip.
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I think your problem is that you are using perhaps a razor that is too aggressive for your face and/or your technique is not honed yet. These latter blades that I highlighted in the above quote are all top shelf. Platinum coating is not causing your problem(s). Irritation is caused by too aggressive a razor, bad prep and/or technique 99.99% of the time. Bank on it.
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