V12 and ZAE blades?

Anyone know anything about V12 or ZAE blades?

Just looking at my favorite single-blade dealer and notice that there are a few I've never heard of and can't find any reviews here.

V12 - Super Platinum

• Manufacturer: GreatWhite Global Pvt. Ltd.
• Country: India
• Coating: Platinum
• Pack Count: 10

ZAE

• Manufacturer: ZAE Blades
• Country: Japan
• Pack Count: 5

$0.25 each

Wow no I haven't seen them ever. Please report back in them if u buy em.

Cryptic ZAE website. Subscribe? ZAEblades.com

Just got a couple of these myself as part of a buy from tryablade. I plan on giving them a test at some point. They're in line with a number of others. ZAE is a Japanese blade so there's hope they'll be a pretty good blade. The V12 from India is from a manufacturer I haven't heard of before so the jury will be out on that one for sure.

V12 going for $9.99 per 100 delivered from India, on a favorite auction site. (Also in lots up to 10,000 from the same listing.)

I gave the ZAE their trial run this morning. This blade had to be one of the worst I've tried. It would not cut my beard. Rough, pulling. I gave up and switched to a Gillette Yellow and it cut right through.

Anyone want the last 4 blades?

DoctorShavegood said:

I gave the ZAE their trial run this morning. This blade had to be one of the worst I've tried. It would not cut my beard. Rough, pulling. I gave up and switched to a Gillette Yellow and it cut right through.

Anyone want the last 4 blades?

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I got a graham field I can send you Aaron. You make like those 4 after trying it!

burg1198 said:

I got a graham field I can send you Aaron. You make like those 4 after trying it!

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So something is worse than the ZAE? Never heard of "graham field."

DoctorShavegood said:

I gave the ZAE their trial run this morning. This blade had to be one of the worst I've tried. It would not cut my beard. Rough, pulling. I gave up and switched to a Gillette Yellow and it cut right through.

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My sincere apology for asking about it.

John87 said:

My sincere apology for asking about it.

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No apology John. That's what threads like yours are for. To get reviews on everything shave related so we can pick and choose what we might like. I queried for a thread just like yours to report my findings on a new blade and find out what others thought.

DoctorShavegood said:

So something is worse than the ZAE? Never heard of "graham field."

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Review of the " Tear your face apart with these blades" blades
http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=486087

Here is some entertaining reading about them.

burg1198 said:

I got a graham field I can send you Aaron. You make like those 4 after trying it!

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Back to your original offer; I'll pass, thank you.

DoctorShavegood said:

Back to your original offer; I'll pass, thank you.

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Wise decision. I need to find a baby I can give them to as toys. No worries about injuries with them.

With so many good and well known blades currently available for $10 USD or less per 100...Rapiras, Voskhod, SuperMax, Derby, Astra, Indian Wilkinsons, Dorco, Lord...this is NOT a market to introduce a new brand.

I've been sampling indian blades for the last week or so and finally got to the V12 brand. They're very average - Not too sharp and not too dull. I didn't have any scratching issues, no burning or bleeding. I was able to get a BBS from 3-passes, no problem. They perform almost as well as a supermax platinum. There's only one seller who has them on ebay, prices aren't that great but they are worth a try. So far there's only two brands made in india that I like, these and supermax platinum. I won't be ordering any, but I'll keep it in mind for later.