Single edge blade sampler?

[Noam Chomsky]

So I've been shaving with my GEM 1912 for a few weeks now, and it knocks the socks off anything else I've tried. But of course, I'm wondering if it gets better - I've been shaving with these blades so far, does anyone know of a blade sampler pack for the single-edge inclined? If no such pack exists, can I get a few recommendations as to which blades to try individually? UK availability certainly helps, but is not strictly a deal-breaker.

Thanks!

[Dave Deluxe]

No my knowledge there is no SE blade sampler. There are only about a half-dozen different blades on the market. So not too much to really sample.

DD

[Noam Chomsky]

Thanks for the info - anyone know the names of these half dozen blades?

Cheers

[Salty O'Rourke]

The SS coated blades you're currently using will be hard to beat. American Safety Razor makes them, along with carbon steel blades marketed under the Treet, Gem Blue Star, and PAL brands. The Treet and Blue Star blades get good reviews; the PAL blades are less loved. Carbon blades are prone to corrosion. I think ASR make an uncoated SS Gem blade too. As far as I know, the only non-ASR SE Blade marketed for shaving is made by Dorco. I've not read any positive comments on the Dorco SE blade.

[PhatMan]

Noam Chomsky,

I have found that the GEM PTFE Coated Stainless blades have given me such superb shaves in my GEM/Ever-Ready SE razors that I haven't needed to try other SE blades

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ