Treet Durasharp - excellent mild but effective

**merkur59** · 09-01-2012, 06:18 AM

I ordered these PTFE coated carbon steel treet durasharp from connaughtshaving, together with my Icoloniali soap.
I loaded it yesterday in merkur HD - it was a fantastic BBS, with a pleasant mild and smooth shave.

Today I loaded the same blade into fatip grande which has been giving me trouble (astra SP, astra SS and a few other blades). Again, together with Icoloniali and whippeddog silvertip, I got an excellent smooth shave, with the blade exhibiting its mild characteristic.

This blade, together with its cousin treet platinum, IMO, are excellent blades for those who are looking for mild but effective blades. And they are not expensive to boot! I've finally found a match for my 'idling' fatip

The durasharp:

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Its cousin, the platinum:

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**CapnPanther** · 09-01-2012, 06:45 AM

Thanks for the review. I like the Platinums, so now I'll have to try the Dura Sharps.

**merkur59** · 09-05-2012, 08:22 AM

I am into my 2nd durasharp blade. While the shave of the 1st blade was fantastic, it rusted on me by the 3rd shave. I live near the sea, and with the humidity, you can understand why. I usually simply rinse the razor with the blade under running water and gives it a few shakes.

For the 2nd blade, I make it a habit to remove the blade out to dry both the razor and the blade with a towel. My second shave with it tonight - it was still nice and clean. No corrosion.

I loaded it into R41 - it was amazing. This is the first blade that makes my R41 feels like a mild razor. I don't know how to put it. It does not feel like a blade is cutting the stubble, but simply grinding it away.

If only it is not so susceptible to rust. But it is worth the effort to dry it simply because of its mild nature.

**malocchio** · 09-05-2012, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by merkur59

I am into my 2nd durasharp blade. While the shave of the 1st blade was fantastic, it rusted on me by the 3rd shave. I live near the sea, and with the humidity, you can understand why. I usually simply rinse the razor with the blade under running water and gives it a few shakes.

For the 2nd blade, I make it a habit to remove the blade out to dry both the razor and the blade with a towel. My second shave with it tonight - it was still nice and clean. No corrosion.

I loaded it into R41 - it was amazing. This is the first blade that makes my R41 feels like a mild razor. I don't know how to put it. It does not feel like a blade is cutting the stubble, but simply grinding it away.

If only it is not so susceptible to rust. But it is worth the effort to dry it simply because of its mild nature.

you should be able to eliminate rusting by thoroughly drying the razor with toilette paper,then patting (not wiping) the blade dry with a another piece of tp...I think you are getting the moisture from not properly drying the tools,rather than high humidity...I get great shaves with all the treets,and the dura-sharp is nice and smooth.

**Rufust445** · 09-05-2012, 10:26 AM

I went through 100 of the Durasharp carbons from Connaught, and am currently working on a bag of 200 purchased from the predecessor to Shoebox Shave Shop. Smooth, yet I can get closer with these in a Super Adjustable, than I can with a 7 o'clock yellow in a Krona. The yellow isn't as smooth either. Did I say smooth? Carbon steel which comes out of the honing process naturally smoother, plus the teflon coating, which was developed for stainless blades to make them acceptably smooth, a winning combination.

When I was first experimenting with these blades, tried pushing them to four, even five shaves. That was with a lesser technique, and I was willing to put up with some discomfort and irritation. Now one of these blades won't quite make it for me to three shaves, so they're replaced after two. When I was going for more shaves, a bit of rust would show up after three shaves, but it didn't seem to affect the edge. Just normal wear and tear would take the blade down.

So many blades, so little time...

As always, YMMV.

**jwilock** · 09-05-2012, 02:06 PM

I've got a variety called Silver Edge Super Stainless that I haven't tried yet. Any thoughts on how those compare to the two mentioned earlier in this thread?

**Rufust445** · 09-05-2012, 05:16 PM

I have been through one 5-pack of Treet Platinums, and over 100 of the Durasharp carbons. IMHO, as well as merkur59's, these are the only two Treet blades worth using. You may get an acceptable shave with the Silver Edge, likely not as good as with these other two.

As always with blades, YMMV.

**Mandina** · 09-06-2012, 05:53 AM

I use Durasharps (200 purchased from Connaught--a very good deal) as an occasional change-of-pace blade (as I normally use much sharper Perma-sharp Supers, GYs, and Feathers). They give me 3 smooth, mild shaves, which is a good deal at less than 3 cents per shave. I've had no rust problems within the 3-day window, though my South Florida house is air conditioned during 2/3 or more of the year. The Durasharp shaves aren't as close as what my other blades give, but the shaves are very pleasant.

**5savages** · 09-06-2012, 10:42 AM

I've got some I haven't tried yet, but if I have to baby them with drying them or using alcohol to avoid rust, I'll probably use what I have and be done with them. At the end of my shave I rinse, shake, and put the razor in the stand. I don't really want to add any more to that routine.

**talibeard** · 09-06-2012, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by 5savages

I've got some I haven't tried yet, but if I have to baby them with drying them or using alcohol to avoid rust, I'll probably use what I have and be done with them. At the end of my shave I rinse, shake, and put the razor in the stand. I don't really want to add any more to that routine.

I haven't had any rust issues with the Durasharps; they stay in my razor in the bathroom for about a week without special care and without any problems. Astras have had more discoloration in that time than the Treets. Nice carbon steel blades though not as good as the egyptian Captains for me.

**5savages** · 09-06-2012, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by talibeard

I haven't had any rust issues with the Durasharps; they stay in my razor in the bathroom for about a week without special care and without any problems. Astras have had more discoloration in that time than the Treets. Nice carbon steel blades though not as good as the egyptian Captains for me.

That's good to know. When I get to them in a month or so I won't give them any special treatment and we'll see how they fare.

**merkur59** · 09-07-2012, 05:33 AM

Like I said, it's probably the sea salt water (and the humidity). Most likely will not affect most of you guys

[I wash the table fans once every 2 weeks. Initially I just let them dry naturally. Had to replace them every year because of rust. Now I simply wipe them dry after every wash and I have yet to see rust on them].

**merkur59** · 09-08-2012, 06:03 PM

Blade is good for 3-4 shaves. Hence there is no necessity to take the time to 'dry it' (since the rust comes in around the 3rd shave, by which time, it is ready to be bin-ed)

**JimK** · 09-08-2012, 11:28 PM

It sounds a bit silly, but it is still sound advice.. After you give your carbon steel bladed razor it's final post shave hot water rinse, give the razor head a quick shot of WD40... The warming rinse before the next shave removes the protective oil, and your blade is protected in the meanwhile.