as the title states, is it worth it on amazon or is there better deals on these try me sizes (3-5 blades a package) i am also a prime member so shipping is free.
is it worth buying the grab bag of random blades from Amazon?
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The sets sold by Razorbladesclub (also via Amazon) are pretty good. What do you have in mind? They do variety packs as well themes (producer, country, etc.).
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To be honest I'm looking for the best blades for an Ikon shave craft short comb. a mercul 37C and hopefully either an Ikon B1 slant or X3 slant.
No other way as testing for yourself. What are you currently using?
Too many of these samplers contain filler blades that you would probably not choose to use long-term. IMHO, you are better off to make up your own sampler using a company like razorbladesclub. If you pick out enough blades, you get a discount and low cost shipping. Select only brands of blades you think you might want to use long-term.
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LOL that's where i'm at default. I really have only used astro blades and dont know much about other blades. im sure they probably have like a good, better, best package to choose from.
I would presume you have Astra Greens? Get an additional tuck of Astra Blue, Personna Platinum, either a fancy tuck of Feathers or Kai’s and perhaps a final tuck of Treet Platinum to start out.
Blade choices are tough. There are so many and some end up being the same, just branded differently.
I agree with using the RazorBladeClub and either getting his sample or making your own (you can buy individual blades and tucks of 5 or 10)
I chose blades based on my impressions of people’s likes on this forum, randomness and a decision to try Japanese, German and USA made blades.
My favorite in the Ikon X3 slant was the German Wilkinson Sword, but my trials were not exhaustive. I did not like the Kai blade for that razor (and in general), Feather was ok for me, too, but the Wilkinson was exceptional, as I recall.
My list (personal bias) includes: Wilkinson Sword, Timor, BIC Astor, Personna Med prep and Lab prep (can’t tell a difference) and Mühle (these weeemt great in the X3 either).
I have lots of others to try, because it is cheap fun. It seems there is a lot of love for Nacet and Tarara, so I have some to try. There are so many others. Seems like Gillette 7 o’clock comes up a lot here, Wizamet, but it is so much and so personal.
I agree with using the RazorBladeClub and either getting his sample or making your own (you can buy individual blades and tucks of 5 or 10)
I chose blades based on my impressions of people’s likes on this forum, randomness and a decision to try Japanese, German and USA made blades.
My favorite in the Ikon X3 slant was the German Wilkinson Sword, but my trials were not exhaustive. I did not like the Kai blade for that razor (and in general), Feather was ok for me, too, but the Wilkinson was exceptional, as I recall.
My list (personal bias) includes: Wilkinson Sword, Timor, BIC Astor, Personna Med prep and Lab prep (can’t tell a difference) and Mühle (these weeemt great in the X3 either).
I have lots of others to try, because it is cheap fun. It seems there is a lot of love for Nacet and Tarara, so I have some to try. There are so many others. Seems like Gillette 7 o’clock comes up a lot here, Wizamet, but it is so much and so personal.
I bought a few sampler packs when I started wet shaving based on the generic advice given. I agree these packs are loaded with cheaper blades and are not a good value if one cares about using up every blade. I have a few too many tucks of Shark Stainless and Derby Extra that I periodically use and they aren't my favorites.
It is better to build your own sampler as @NorthernSoul suggests. Over time I found the various Gillette models fit my hair growth and are easy to find and economical.
@Blade_Runner37C where are you located? If you’re in the US shoot me a PM and I’ll send you a blade sampler of good blades. Only caveat is that it’s almost Christmas and I have 3 little ones. I may not get it in the mail until after the Christmas craziness has settled down around here.
Also @dmshaver runs the Blade Exchange 
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