Probie checking in

D3lta.one · 10-06-2011, 03:44 PM

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to start off thanking everyone for their input and making this site such a great learning tool.

I' m new to the DE side of things and so far so good. I just happened to get some feather blades in the mail today and I love them. I was using Merkur blades and found that the produced a rather less than par shave. My first go at using the Feather blades I found them to be quite sharp and although I had the odd nick I experienced a way better and more enjoyable shave.

Can anyone recommend any other blades that would be a good fit for me?

Thanks again...

**gaj90027** · 10-06-2011, 03:54 PM

The best bet would be to get a blade sampler pack available from any one of our many fine vendors. Each brand of blade is possibly going to feel different depending on your razor and your face.

**dpmtherrien** · 10-06-2011, 04:31 PM

Welcome to B&B.

**shakin_jake** · 10-06-2011, 04:55 PM

If you like a sharp blade like a Feather, then Crystals or Rapira would be a good fit

Best,

Jake
Reddick Fla.

**Dennard** · 10-06-2011, 05:19 PM

Welcome!

**Tillerman7** · 10-06-2011, 05:19 PM

Astras!!!

**Sledgehammer39** · 10-06-2011, 05:35 PM

Welcome Aboard!

**Eric V** · 10-06-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by gaj90027

The best bet would be to get a blade sampler pack available from any one of our many fine vendors. Each brand of blade is possibly going to feel different depending on your razor and your face.

+1 ... Rotating through a blade sampler is the quickest way to develop razor skills. Each blade shaves a bit differently, and making those micro adjustments in your shaving refines your technic. Of course, it can be a self selected sampler. I'd recommend at least 6 different blades/brands.

**pianoboy** · 10-06-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Eric V

+1 ... Rotating through a blade sampler is the quickest way to develop razor skills. Each blade shaves a bit differently, and making those micro adjustments in your shaving refines your technic. Of course, it can be a self selected sampler. I'd recommend at least 6 different blades/brands.

Another +1 on this. It's how I'm learning.

**demaro** · 10-06-2011, 06:04 PM

Welcome to the group !!

**ackvil** · 10-06-2011, 06:16 PM

Welcome to B&B. Another vote for a blade sampler. One brand that you may want to add to the sampler are the Personna Reds.

**KM-instructor** · 10-06-2011, 06:18 PM

!B&B ot emocleW

**ryanjewell** · 10-06-2011, 06:21 PM

definitely on the sampler pack...and beware the feather once you hit the 3rd or 4th shave with it! :)

**DOLLARBILL** · 10-06-2011, 06:29 PM

Welcome! Enjoy Your Shave!

**jmg** · 10-06-2011, 07:45 PM

Welcome to B&B.

**Samec87** · 10-07-2011, 01:24 AM

Welcome toB&B. Another vote for the Sampler Pack.

**Artistik** · 10-07-2011, 03:17 AM

Welcome 2 B&B!

**JPDyson** · 10-07-2011, 03:21 AM

Blade samplers are good, but as a guy who loved Feathers but may need something a touch milder, the Personna Med Prep blades (or the Lab Blues - same blade, one less mfg step for sterilization) would fit the bill.

**shaverjoe** · 10-07-2011, 03:28 AM

+1 on the blade sampler. Glad you are enjoying your shaves.
Welcome to B&B.

**Useless shaver** · 10-07-2011, 04:00 AM

Welcome to B&B! I'm newbie but I too would recommend you a sampler pack, and perhaps you might want to include Red Personna, Crystal and (I know, vets, it's a sin) Wilkinson Sword??