Anyone using just one brand of blade?

**BlackBard** · 07-30-2012, 02:53 PM

I had thought I had it narrowed down to Personna Reds until a tried Astra SP through the Great Blade Exchange. Now I use Astra SP exclusively. I have found my blade. I doubt I will ever want to try another.

**5savages** · 07-30-2012, 09:54 PM

I'm still going through a huge variety of blades (at least 40 different types) and will be doing so for at least 2 years. Once I get through those and pick my top blade(s), I can't see putting up with anything other than the blade or blades that work best for me. I can see where variety is great for soaps and creams, but not for blades.

**Agravic** · 07-30-2012, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Klos Shave

Exactly the opposite for me. 90% Feather, 10% Astra SP.

Interesting. Nothing is static - I am currently enjoying the Feathers more and more. As my technique improves, the Feathers seem less daunting and offer quite a slick shave.

**tbress** · 07-30-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by 5savages

I'm still going through a huge variety of blades (at least 40 different types) and will be doing so for at least 2 years. Once I get through those and pick my top blade(s), I can't see putting up with anything other than the blade or blades that work best for me. I can see where variety is great for soaps and creams, but not for blades.

+1. My ultimate goal is constant hardware, variable software. I'm almost there, everyday I shave with the Futur and a Classic 1 brush. I've got the blade narrowed down to two or three possibilities. Then I can focus my ADs on soaps and a few creams.

**Leo8701** · 07-30-2012, 10:10 PM

I use Astras most of the time. I just reloaded because of the price point and the good shave. I do throw in a different blade from the stockpile occasionally. Today it was a Rapira. Curiously, I also like my Wally Wilkies and Derbys, which have plenty of naysayers, and care not for the Med Preps and Red IPs. I have some Feathers and never use them. I must prefer smooth over sharp, although I do like me some 7 O'Clock yellows. At least we celebrate opinions on the B&B. Cheers>

**SplitHair** · 07-30-2012, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by Marco

I'm a Red Personna user at 99%. They are my all-time favourite blades and use them almost always in all my razors.

As an avid fan of Marco, I must ask what the attraction to Red Personna is. Feather works great for me. If I want to save some cost I fall back to Astra. Just purchased some Personna Med Prep as a potentially smoother and more durable option to Feather with similar sharpness ( we will see ). So where does Personna Rec fall?

**swcarter** · 07-31-2012, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by Fbones24

I have been using Med Preps exclusively, but was curious what others were doing. I'm thinking of switching it up. I have not tried the Red Personnas. Maybe I'll give them a go.

Pretty much settling in on Med Preps and Astras.

**Anonymous** · 07-31-2012, 06:08 AM

Being new to DE shaving I've spent the last 3 months working through various blades in a sampler, but I think I've finally landed on feathers. I find they give me a comfortable, near bbs shave in only 2 passes with little to no irritation; the only downside being cost. However, they still end up being cheaper than my old mach 3s so I just decided to order 100 of them and plan to stick with them for the foreseeable future.

**Cochese2323** · 07-31-2012, 06:18 AM

I use Astra's pretty much exclusivley. I got a few samples of Gillette Yellow and Dark Blue with my Tradere OC. Tried the Dark Blues once, not bad, but not as good. Still have to try the Yellow.

**AirForceMX** · 08-04-2012, 07:51 PM

I believe I have finally settled on the Astra SP. I still have some random blades about the room, but only to try in new razors. I will try an Astra SP first, if that doesen't work, then I'll try a different blade. Other than that its the old SP's all day every day!

**shaver-j** · 08-04-2012, 08:01 PM

I started with the typical variety pack, settled on the Shark SS and bought a stock. I tried Feathers and almost switched over, but after some trips I really liked Wilkinson swords, which are my daily now after buying a stock. I am thinking of going to Feathers though - what can you do!?

**DEGuy** · 08-04-2012, 08:11 PM

My blade of choice these day is Persona Med Prep. It's sharp but not harsh on my skin like Feather blades. My second blade, it works best in a Merkur Progress for me, is Astra SPP. Lately I've been using Gillette Tech razors and just got a Fatip--Persona Med Preps are exceptional blades that shear stubble with ease--my go-to blade, no question. The Tech is a milder razor and it performs best with a more efficient blade like the Med Prep--some retailers list these as Surgical Prep blades. I found Astra SPP don't work all that good for me in my Gillette Tech razors.

**Fbones24** · 08-04-2012, 08:25 PM

Blades appear to be completely subjective based on the user. I am one who tried to use med preps and they tore up my face. No matter what razor I used them in, tons of irritation and I never got the shave I was looking for. I have been using Polsilvers exclusively and they are smooth and sharp on my skin.

**breadstick** · 08-04-2012, 09:07 PM

I've tried quite a few different blades and the only ones that seemed to provide consistent smooth, comfortable shaves are Astra SPs. They have worked well in every razor I've tried them in.

**Wildalaska** · 08-04-2012, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Blades appear to be completely subjective based on the user. I am one who tried to use med preps and they tore up my face. No matter what razor I used them in, tons of irritation and I never got the shave I was looking for. I have been using Polsilvers exclusively and they are smooth and sharp on my skin.

Yeas and no. If you look at the number of Feather users vis a vis Derby?

**eizan70** · 08-04-2012, 10:30 PM

Using Gillette silver blues mostly. Occasionally, I will throw in an SI or feather on occasion to stretch out my supply since they stooped making the silver blues and I only have about ten years worth stocked up.

**conroygc** · 08-04-2012, 11:06 PM

Pretty much just stick to Walmart Wilkys. Would like to try feathers though.

**Valerius** · 08-05-2012, 03:21 AM

Nowadays I normally use either Personna Blue Labs or 7 o'clock Super Platinums. Sometimes, however, I try other blades in my razors. Most commonly are the Astra Super Platinums or Treet Platinums. I find Feather being very good but too expensive for what you get.

**redtide** · 08-05-2012, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by Fbones24

I was curious if anyone here just uses one type of blade and only that type in all of their razors? I assume some like the variety and switching it up. I was that way and I have accumulated so many sample packs of blades. I have a hard time deciding which blade I like best.

Is anyone using one brand exclusively?

I have many sample packs, I'm looking for the holy grail of blades. I do like feathers and Voskhods. I have about 15 different brand sample I have to go through before I will stick with one.

**will44** · 08-05-2012, 07:31 AM

I have tried around 25 different blades and I'm using only one now: Perma-Sharp Super (the Russian ones in the cardboard box). They are sharp, very smooth and quite cheap.

I like other brands too like the Red Personna, Astra Platinium, Souplex, Israeli Personna, Gillette Bleue Extra, Lord Platinium & Chrome but the Perma-Sharp is the best for me.