After all of your samplings, what blades are still in rotation for you?

**guitarslinger** · 02-02-2009, 08:43 AM

I used Derbys for a long time until I realized I didn't like them. I'm starting to feel the same way about German Wilkinsons.

Blades I still use:

1. Gillette Swede
2. Polsilver
3. Red Personna
4. NOS UK Wilkinson
5. Kai
6. Gillette 7o'clock green Russia
7. Israeli Crystal

**Etoyoc_Rebmos** · 02-02-2009, 09:05 AM

at this point.. all of them... OK, not Dorco ST-300... those are out.

Top contenders:
KAI
7 O'Clock variations
Astra
Red Personnas

Probably Crystals & Derbys. I didn't give up on them, it just has been a while since I used one.

**turkish** · 02-02-2009, 09:20 AM

Wilkinson Sword
Red Pack Personna
Derby
Gillette 7oclock (green)
Gillette Swedes

**Rorschuck** · 02-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Crystals
Wilky Swords
Feather

**FaPat5** · 02-02-2009, 09:36 AM

Gillette SilverBlue
Gillette Rubie Platinum Plus
Gillette 7 O'Clock (green)
Wilkinson-Sword Classic (though not my favourite)

**rabidpotatochip** · 02-02-2009, 09:39 AM

Oddly, Derby is the only brand I've kept in my rotation. Occasionally a Feather slips in there, but rarely enough that I don't count them.

**Rufust445** · 02-02-2009, 10:30 AM

Two blades I have the most of:

Treet Durasharp Classic coated carbon steel

Dorco ST-301

The Dorco was my first bulk purchase, and I still use them while travelling.

The Treet I use most of the time, except when I'm bored, like last week. I used a Crown Super Stainless, which was one of five Lord-brand free samples received with an order from Gianni. The Crown and two of the other Lord samples are PTFE coated, and it gave 5 good shaves.

**ateace** · 02-02-2009, 11:38 AM

These days, Red Personnas are my go to blades. I keep meaning to revisit Derbys because I remember liking them so much, but there are too many in my cabinet still to try. Still looking forward to sampling NOS Wilks, Swedes and Astras.

**dpm802** · 02-02-2009, 12:23 PM

After trying out perhaps a dozen different brands, I've settled in on two:

Feather blades in my 39C slant, for when I have several days of stubble and I need something FIERCE to shave with.

Astra-SP blades in my 34G, for when I want an easier, less aggressive shave.

I rarely use either blade more than twice before tossing it out.

**MikeLip** · 02-02-2009, 12:38 PM

Almsot exclusively red Personnas. I have a few Wilkinson Swords I will use in a pinch, but with nearly 400 reds, I don't see any pinches coming along any time soon.

**OldSchoolYoungin** · 02-02-2009, 12:44 PM

Almost exclusively Red Personnas now, I haven't found anything better and don't imagine I will any time soon. I've also tried "stretching" them and they give me up to 6 super smooth, irritation-free shaves.

**RoyalKooparillo** · 02-02-2009, 12:54 PM

I have two go-to blades these days: Feathers and Gillette 7 o'clock Yellows, both cryogenically treated (details/review forthcoming!). I use the 7 o'clocks on days when I need something a little less fierce than the ninja-assassins.

**SepticTank** · 02-02-2009, 12:56 PM

Derby (in my Superspeed - my normal go to - so 600+ on hand)
UK Wilkinsons (in my Tech - my travelling setup - so ~180 on hand)
Gillette Platinums (from Poland - in both - smoking local deal - ~120 on hand)
Feather (in both - if I see a smoking deal I'll get another 50 or so of these)

**Confuzius** · 02-02-2009, 01:01 PM

Crystals.
Pretty much the best for my skin in all razors. I had thought dorcos were my go-to until I gave the crystals another shot.

**Tommy_C** · 02-02-2009, 01:10 PM

1. Derby
2. Derby
3. Derby
4. Derby
5. Derby
6. Derby
7. Derby

I think I have made my point.

Derbys are, for me, the perfect blend of sharpness yet still with a forgiving nature.

**kwk285** · 02-02-2009, 02:29 PM

Crystals and Red Personnas. Hands down these are the two best blades for my face.

**Suzuki** · 02-02-2009, 02:42 PM

Crystals, Red Personnas, German Wilks and the odd Derby and Dorco.

**Charon2000** · 02-02-2009, 02:50 PM

1) Feathers
2) Crystals
3) IPs

**Scrape Em Off** · 02-02-2009, 02:53 PM

I primarily rotate between Gillette Swedes and Derby. I also use Wilkinson Sword and Feather to mix it up from time to time.

**Bobtrumpet** · 02-02-2009, 03:08 PM

Currently in use:

Israeli Super+ Platinum (the real IP) / Crystal
Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (Russia)

Some that almost made it:

Dorco ST-301
Gillette 7 O'Clock Green (Russia)

Those that didn't make it:

Dorco ST-300
Derby
Red-pack Personnas (but I may go back and try these again)
Wilkinson (made in Germany)
Bic (made in Greece)

Left to try:

Gillette 7 O'Clock Green (India)
Gillette 7 O'Clock Black (India)
Astra Superior
(no interest in Feathers or Sweeds, as I don't want to like something I would feel guilty buying)