Hi Everyone... I'm new to this site and new to wet shaving and I am trying to get some recommendations on de blades. I plan on ordering a sample pack to test a variety of blades, however, it seems that the sample packs all differ in their razor offerings. Is there a certain "core" set of blades that anyone can recommend to try out?
Many Thanks!
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02-03-2010, 11:25 AM #1
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02-03-2010, 11:32 AM #2
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IMHO, I would make it a point to try the Iridiums and 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge (Yellow Pack). Not sure if either or both of those are in any sample packs that you're looking at, but they should be. Just buy an individual pack of each if you can't get them in a sampler.
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02-03-2010, 11:35 AM #3
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well..IMOO the bigger the selection..the more to choose from in mixing and matching yer right blade n handle combo..as far as #1, #2, etc...depends on the person to them in a specific order
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02-03-2010, 11:36 AM #4
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If you're just going to buy packs rather than a true sampler, I'd include the following:
Yellow 7 o'clocks
Green 7 o'clocks
Astra Superior Platinum
Red Pack Israeli Personna
Kai
Feather
MAYBE Derby
I have no use for Dorco blades of any kind.Randall, member of BOTOC
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02-03-2010, 11:41 AM #5
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Go big, with the largest sampler form West Coast: DE Blade Sampler Pack, Everything. You'll get the Iridiums and the 7 O'Clock yellows along with all the most popular blades available. Bullgoose also has some great samplers, as well as ShoeBox ShaveShop.
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02-03-2010, 11:59 AM #6
I used more product..... and it worked!
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Originally Posted by GoldenMonkey
Blades are probably the biggest YMMV item in shaving so try everything you can and don't bother with Merkur blades.
My core blade pack would be:
Iridium Super
Gillette 7 o'clock Yellow
Astra Platinum
Lord Platinum
Derby
Personna Red
Shark ChromeLast edited by Steadfast; 02-03-2010 at 12:02 PM. Reason: speeling is teh fial
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02-03-2010, 02:42 PM #7
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Welcome to B&B !!
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02-03-2010, 03:16 PM #8
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Welcome to B&B, derby is a good blade to start with mild and forgiving get a sample pack and start with them
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Welcome. Good advice on the above posts.
Rocco
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02-03-2010, 03:25 PM #10
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Welcome and get yourself the largest sampler you can lay your hands on!
Then get some more!!I must to the barber's, monsieur, for methinks I am marvellous hairy about the face
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02-03-2010, 03:38 PM #11
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Welcome to B&B mate... When it comes to blades try anything and everything and you'll soon work out which ones suit yourself
Cheers, Paul
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02-03-2010, 03:51 PM #12
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Welcome to B&B. You've been given some good advice here. I echo the idea of trying every blade you can until you find one that works for you.
Pete
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