Better sampler pack?

[redsoxfan027]

Hey All,

I am trying to decide which sampler pack to get between these two:

http://www.amazon.com/Feather-BlueBird-Gillette-Sampler-Blades/dp/B003OL2LHC/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1294792165&sr=1-2 from our own NTguy

or

Sample pack

1) 10 blades of Gillette 7 O Clock "Green" ~ made in St Petersburg
2) 10 blades of Feathers ~ made in Japan
3) 10 blades of Supermax Platinum ~ made in India
4) 10 blades of Gillette "Super Thin"
5) 10 blades of Croma Diamant ~ made in Germany
6) 10 blades of Astra "Superior Stainless" ~ made in Russia

Total: 60 blades

Going for US$15 with Shipping to the US, Canada, Europe and Australia included. From Anyeurism


Any Ideas? Are there an others out there I should consider?

Thanks,

JC

[BladeDE40]

Both West Coast Shaving and Bullgoose have quite an array of sample packs...you can check those out for comparison.

[redsoxfan027]

My question really boils down to which one has the better combo of blades. I have only ever used a merkur.

[Chester]

I have a royal ton of blades, and I've often thought about the idea of putting together sample packs. Maybe someday.

By the looks of it, I like the second set better. Why? They're all highly regarded, and you get enough of them (each one) to use them for an extended period of time.

My $.02
-- Chet

[BladeDE40]

My question really boils down to which one has the better combo of blades. I have only ever used a merkur.

I think the 2nd option has the better selection of the two.

[gash]

I don't think you need 10 of any blade just to figure out how they feel. I just tried an Astra, and I didn't even need to finish the shave to know I didn't like it. Granted, it could have been a bad blade, and I'll keep the pack in case I want to test them again later, but I think two blades is all you need in order to determine preference.

That said, I don't like either of those options. I'd want to try a red Israeli Personna blade.

I got some helpful advice and went to BullGoose Shaving and bought a pack each of the more popular blades on B&B.