What DE blades to use with sensitive skin?

**denys** · 08-01-2006, 01:10 PM

Hello Everybody,

I decided to try (fro the first time in my life, after 10+ years of shaving with cartridges) to shave with DE blade.

What inexpensive brand of DE blades for sensitive skin would you recommend?

thanks,

Denys

**Jonnybc** · 08-01-2006, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by denys

Hello Everybody,

I decided to try (fro the first time in my life, after 10+ years of shaving with cartridges) to shave with DE blade.

What inexpensive brand of DE blades for sensitive skin would you recommend?

Hi Denys

Welcome to B&B!

Your question is very difficult to answer because, with blades, there's no right answer. There's a thread entitled FS (almost): DE Blade Sampler Packs and John (LetterK) had put together a blade sampler pack with five different blades. I would suggest ou buy one from him and try them all out and find out which one is best for you.

**boboakalfb** · 08-01-2006, 01:26 PM

Welcome Denys!

I would suggest contacting John (LetterK) regarding the blade sampler kit. This will allow you to try out the 5 most popular DE blades. This way you will be able to find out which blade works best for you. I would give the Israelli's, Merkurs or Derbys a shot first...then try the Swedish Gillettes and Feathers.

**denys** · 08-01-2006, 02:20 PM

Thank you, gentlemen, I'm going to order a sample pack from letterk.

**thatbrian** · 08-09-2006, 02:59 PM

Don't be afraid to try Feathers, they work for me and my sensitive skin.

**Aky007** · 08-12-2006, 05:41 PM

My skin is pretty sensitive and im really happy with the Derby blades.

**Tinzien** · 08-12-2006, 06:10 PM

I have only used Derby's since I got my DE, but to quote LeisureGuy, YMMV. :)

**mrob** · 08-12-2006, 06:36 PM

Derbys, Feathers, Merkurs, Gillette Swedish, lots of good choices out there.

**crispy** · 08-15-2006, 02:01 PM

I have very sensitive skin as well, and I am just starting out with the DE thing. The Derby's have my vote.

**Jim** · 08-15-2006, 02:47 PM

Sorry to throw a wrench in this post- If you are having razor burn and sensitivity IMHO Its more important to have the correct cream/soap than the perfect blade- in my experience as long as I have great lubricating lather I can shave with any good blade.Of course I have a favorite blade for my face but the soap was key! I have very dry sensitive skin and a beard like a BBQ brush growing in every direction. what soap/ cream are you using? what does the lather look like.