Vote your favorite DE blades!

**just1nsturm** · 03-26-2009, 08:43 PM

Derby works well for me. Although I'm thinking about switching to a DOVO

**al7jj** · 03-30-2009, 04:41 AM

Merkur. My experience so far in terms of how many days I can use a blade is:
Brand Days
Merkur 7
Gilette black 2
Gilette Swede 4
Wilkinson 3
Feather 4
Israeli 2
Kroger 0

My guess is tht since they are less sharp in the first place, they don't dull as fast.

I just got some Chinese Gillette "blue" blades, so i will be curious to see how they work

**theologist** · 03-30-2009, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by TSWebster

Gillette Swedes, only once they run out I can't get more

My understanding is that the Russian factory has taken over making them and that they are still fine quality. Just a question of finding a source for them.

In the meantime, I have to say that the 7 O'clock Yellows are darned nearly as good.

**hack** · 04-01-2009, 12:41 PM

7 O'Clock greens in my Super Adjustable are the best I've found so far. 7 O'Clock yellows are a good second choice when I have no greens around.

**Kbennett** · 04-01-2009, 07:28 PM

Crystal, Red IP, and Feather in that order.

**Sliny** · 04-01-2009, 07:52 PM

Derbys for me. Just sharp enough to give me a great shave.

**Darjeeling Express** · 04-02-2009, 04:11 PM

The Swede. Because its perfect.

**blantyre** · 04-02-2009, 04:16 PM

I use several different razors in my rotation, so I haven't voted. BICs seem to last the best in my experience. Feathers would be my go to blade since they are nice and sharp but I'm not impressed by their short life.

**DigDug** · 04-02-2009, 04:38 PM

1. Feathers
2. Astras
3. Derby

You can't go wrong with any of those ,but I do prefer feathers , because they leave no irritation.

**chris A** · 04-02-2009, 10:06 PM

Wow I can see that Derby Extra, Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharp and Personna Red Pack Israeli are very popular. I'm going to order more Dery Extra and Red Personna online at either ww.westcoastshaving.com or ww.leesrazors.com. I will order Gillette 7 O'clock sharp in yellow package online too.

Do you think Personna are actually made Israeli?

Thank all of you guys to take a vote on your favorite blades!

Chris A

**lli** · 04-03-2009, 04:30 AM

Astra (although I like the Keramik version more), Russian Gillette and Swedish Gillette.
I like the vietnamese Gillette as well (seem to be the only one) and Lord Chrome.

Derby is overrated imho, not bad, but not a winner. Good travel blade to discard after one shave.
Feather is sharpest, but could do without.

**raisindot** · 11-05-2009, 12:19 PM

I want to bump this thread, since I was going to create a separate poll of my own. Why bother, since it's here already?

**KennD** · 11-05-2009, 01:35 PM

Feather based on the options you had listed. I prefer Treet Platinum over Feathers because they cost less and give me a very comfortable, close shave in two passes, and generally never any cuts. I think I'm in the minority on liking that particular razor, but I guess that's why the saying goes... YMMV.

**jgjoneslaw** · 11-05-2009, 01:48 PM

My favorite isn't listed... BlueBirds!

**ateace** · 11-05-2009, 02:18 PM

FYI, everybody -- the percentages are not accurate for some reason. Adding them up gives a total quite a bit above 100%.

**strat1117** · 11-05-2009, 02:34 PM

I voted for the wilkies, although the ones I get are German, not UK.

Still, my favorite all around blade, and available locally for $1.01 per 5 pack!!

**talibeard** · 11-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by ateace

FYI, everybody -- the percentages are not accurate for some reason. Adding them up gives a total quite a bit above 100%.

Good observation; it seems to work the same way as modern banking...

**David in Boston** · 11-05-2009, 03:08 PM

If I had to choose one it is the AStra Superior Platinum (Russian) blade.

It is sharp, smooth and it works for at lest four shaves for me.

Plus I get them dirt cheap.

Still I use a variety of blades to make DE shaving interesting.