UKRob said:I decided to make a change from just using straight razors and acquired a Superslim adjustable which came with some Shark and 7 o clocks. I've only used the Sharks to date and noticed that the third shave had noticeably deteriorated (I have only moderately heavy growth) so I'm after some advice as It's been so long since I last used a DE that I can't remember either what blades were available and how long they lasted.
I've noticed that some people buy huge numbers of blades for next to nothing so my first question is - do the more expensive ones perform better and for longer? I don't intend using bthe DE every day so the price of a pack of blades is not too important. This leads to the next question, what are the easily available premium brands and how many shaves should I expect to get from one blade. A guide to the best places to buy would be appreciated.
I know these questions have a 'length of string' quality about them but I'd be grateful for your feedback.
Rob
NotTheStig said:All the Gillette 7 o'clock blades are very good and cheap. Smoother but less sharp are the Personna Platinums on www.connaughtshaving.com
Sharks aren't bad but they are cheap and longevity isn't as good as the other blades I mentioned. Alternatively, have a look at my Blade Review sticky in the DE blades section. 97 different blades reviewed so far!
Johnus said:Agree with the idea of a sampler pack as the best way to start. But what you may find is that blades act differently in different razors.
Or you can do what I did. You'll see great bargains for sleeves of 100. How can you pass that up!!!-)
UKRob said:[Having reflected on my original impetuous post I think that's exactly what I was trying to avoid. A pack of 100 blades will last me a minimum 300 shaves and given that probably 7 times out of 10 I will use a straight, it will take an age to work through that many. I will change my question - what is the opinion on premium quality blades - I've just acquired an old Aristocrat - that people would recommend?
UKRob said:Thanks Martin. Friday this week is number one daughter's wedding day and although I've been using a straight, for the last 9 months, I feel a little apprehensive for some reason. So, I've decided to use my newly acquired Super Slim with a 7 'o clock, but I will use that tomorrow to take the edge off it and then not shave again until the day.
I realise that this is nothing to do with the original post but sometimes it helps to talk.
Regarding the Aristocrat, I was thinking of trying a Feather on the basis of quality - is there any reason why they would not be compatible that you are aware of?
Johnus said:Good choices. Even if you didn't include the Derby's. Which are the best kept premium razor secret.
The idea of buy a sleeve of 100 is the issue of lot number. Just like with ammunition , razors vary with lot! A Wednesday morning run of Derbys may not be the same as a late Thursday afternoon run!-)
I thought it was called a superslim adjustable in 67, and 68. 69 was when it went black. Iam no expert just what I thought. Anyway, even if it is called razor silver made before 1969 and adjustable. I still think sharp blades work best!dodgy said:Hiya,
Ok, let me just mention there's no such thing as a superslim model. There's either a slim, which is all silver, or a super adjustable, which has a black handle and is made in long and short handle versions.
Hope that helps,
Martin
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