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dax702
06-26-2006, 01:25 PM
I'm abought to buy the classic HD online, but before I do, I wanted to make sure that I can use any brand of blade, i.e. the ones at the drugstore if need be. Or some of those deals on Ebay for 100 blades. In other words, the Merkur HD does or does not require their brand of blade?
thanks!
teamacacia
06-26-2006, 01:29 PM
Dax,
You are free to use any brand of de razor blade that you wish.
Kyle
06-26-2006, 01:30 PM
That is correct. The HD will accommodate any brand of DE safety razor.
AJS
06-26-2006, 01:37 PM
Do yourself a favour, get some Derby or Feather blades straight away, they are much smoother, and sharper than the Merkur blades. While the Merkur Platinum's have some loyal follower's a lot of people have problems with them. I for one find them to be very rough and irritating, but YMMV.
dax702
06-26-2006, 01:38 PM
thanks! man you guys are total shave junkies huh?? I've never been on a forum where I get such quick replies =)
MiKe
rtaylor61
06-26-2006, 01:42 PM
thanks! man you guys are total shave junkies huh?? I've never been on a forum where I get such quick replies =)
MiKe

Most of us have quit our jobs so that we can hang out on the forums.:eek:

Randy
letterk
06-26-2006, 02:25 PM
Most of us have quit our jobs so that we can hang out on the forums.:eek:

Randy

And the rest of us are about to lose our jobs because of the forum.
dax702
06-26-2006, 02:43 PM
on the subject of blades, are these good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/100-NEW-Stainless-Zorrik-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Blade_W0QQitemZ220000279912QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3176 4QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
one hell of a deal for all those, but how is the quality?
letterk
06-26-2006, 02:45 PM
You can find Derbys on ebay for the same price, and IMHO, MUCH better.
greendyk
06-26-2006, 03:00 PM
I second the Derby recommendation. Or Israeli Personnas, also available on eBay cheap.

John
dax702
06-26-2006, 03:14 PM
Based on what i've done so far with wet shaving, it seems like the hardest area to shave is the curve of the chin, lot of pulling going on there. I'm just using some blades I got from the drugstore right now. Are the Derby "Extra" blades on ebay the same as the ones you mentioned? Derby or Israeli for a tough beard? I'm really digging these bulk buys on ebay, just don't want to buy bulk junk!! :confused:
Kyle
06-26-2006, 03:25 PM
Based on what i've done so far with wet shaving, it seems like the hardest area to shave is the curve of the chin, lot of pulling going on there. I'm just using some blades I got from the drugstore right now. Are the Derby "Extra" blades on ebay the same as the ones you mentioned? Derby or Israeli for a tough beard? I'm really digging these bulk buys on ebay, just don't want to buy bulk junk!! :confused:
Yes. Excellent blades!
dax702
06-26-2006, 03:27 PM
Ok, I can trust a guy with 1,111 posts :biggrin: Derby it is!
rtaylor61
06-26-2006, 03:32 PM
Ok, I can trust a guy with 1,111 posts :biggrin: Derby it is!

Afterall, you can judge how well they work by Kyle's avatar!

And he shaves TWICE a day!

Randy
dax702
06-26-2006, 03:35 PM
:lol: hahaha, I'll look like that if I don't shave for about probably a week and a half!
Kyle
06-26-2006, 03:37 PM
Afterall, you can judge how well they work by Kyle's avatar!

And he shaves TWICE a day!

Randy
That's nothing. You should see how smooth they keep my back!:biggrin:
letterk
06-26-2006, 03:43 PM
That's nothing. You should see how smooth they keep my back!:biggrin:

And his legs! Look at his legs!
AJS
06-26-2006, 03:55 PM
If I was forced to choose I would definitely opt for the Derby blades, but the Israeli's are nice. You will find wet shaving much easier to deal with if you resist this silly urge to choose between products, just get one (at least) of everything that interests you and you will be much happier in the long run. After all, until you get the Israeli's you're only going to wonder what they are like, and that's the type of thing that can haunt you:biggrin:
mrob
06-26-2006, 04:16 PM
Dax702,

Ya know, you could also contact LetterK and see if he has any blade samplers left--then you could try 5 or 10 packs of the 4 or 5 of the best blades out there and see what you prefer.

Just a thought--the Derbys are a great starting place! And many never move on to another blade.
roughrider
06-26-2006, 04:41 PM
The deal for 100 Derby blades for $11 shipped is over. I hope it comes back for 4th of July.
boboakalfb
06-27-2006, 09:59 AM
I just ordered a sampler from LetterK and he sent them right away. I tried the derby this morning for the first time and all I can say is wow...I am tempted to place a bulk order already...

This was a great idea to put together the sampler pack. You can try the Israelis, Feathers, Gillettes, Merkurs and Derbys for a great price and convenience...With this group you should find the blade for you.

Thanks again John.
dax702
06-27-2006, 10:01 AM
how do I contact this person with the sampler packs?
letterk
06-27-2006, 10:11 AM
Just send me a PM.
Wolfman
06-30-2006, 05:22 PM
The deal for 100 Derby blades for $11 shipped is over. I hope it comes back for 4th of July.
Hi all,

Been lurking while reading about what type of gear I would need and decided on the Derby's or Israeli's for the blades.

Just wanted to let ya know that I just found the Derby's up at eBay, 100 for $15 4th of July special just now. :tongue_sm
Kyle
06-30-2006, 05:34 PM
Hey, Wolfman. Welcome to B&B and thanks for the heads up on the Derby's.
piperc
06-30-2006, 05:35 PM
You will find wet shaving much easier to deal with if you resist this silly urge to choose between products, just get one (at least) of everything that interests you and you will be much happier in the long run.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Buy it... Buy it all.

Just hide every credit card statement from SWMBO.:biggrin: