Kai razor blades

**TacticalPanda** · 03-21-2012, 04:13 PM

Hey guys, didn't really know where to put this. I just got my last shave out of my current Feather blade, left me a little bloody. I have a few different packs of blades and I decided to try one of my Kai blades. Anyone ever use these? Thanks!

**Snargle** · 03-21-2012, 04:20 PM

I've used a couple (and still have a two or three in my stash). My overall impression was that they're very sharp (almost Feather sharp) but a little on the rough side...I'd compare the sharpness to an Astra SP but not as smooth as an Astra. I should try one again soon and see if my opinion has changed, since it's been a while. At the premium price that they sell for, I didn't think they were worth it.

**T-Dog** · 03-21-2012, 07:59 PM

Iv'e got a pack I haven't used yet; I am interested in your results.

**Face&Head** · 03-22-2012, 08:55 AM

I think they're very good blades. While I didn't find Kais any better, they were possibly equal to the Feathers I almost always use. But they cost at least 2X what I pay for the Feathers. I'd pay a premium if they were better, but they're not, so I haven't bought any more.

**TacticalPanda** · 03-24-2012, 10:06 AM

Whoa guys, this may not apply to everyone, but I am extremely impressed by these blades. Definitely sharper than the Feather I had in last and smoother to boot. No pressure needed anywhere and I had only one weeper on my moustache. Nearly BBS everywhere. Got them in a sampler pack so I don't know the cost of them normally, but if they are anywhere near as cheap as most of the other blades, I'll be picking up more.

**Krona Kruiser** · 03-24-2012, 10:15 AM

My impression of the KAI has been this: Feather's sharpness + Personna Lab's smoothness = KAI
Having said that, they are pretty pricey for DE blades but it's nice to have a small stash of them for occasional use. With the variety of blades available, there's a lot of characteristics to toy with with each razor/blade combo.

**kingfisher** · 03-24-2012, 10:57 AM

I used them exclusively for a while when I first started out. They're pretty nice blades. The first shave feels a little rough sometimes.

I bought them from B&B member Aneurysm (Jeremy), so the price wasn't that outrageous. He probably still sells them; search for his selling thread in the Vendor Forum.

**bakerbarber** · 03-24-2012, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Krona Kruiser

My impression of the KAI has been this: Feather's sharpness + Personna Lab's smoothness = KAI
Having said that, they are pretty pricey for DE blades but it's nice to have a small stash of them for occasional use. With the variety of blades available, there's a lot of characteristics to toy with with each razor/blade combo.

This..

I bought some over a year ago and use one once a month maybe.

I just remember the sting of the cost not the smoothness of the shave.

When I bought them they were only loose and not in packs. I think I got mine from NTguys. I see since I bought mine they are available in packages now. If they are the exact same blade I would definitely buy some more when mine are gone. Not a lot though. Too $$$.