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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Face Shaving => Topic started by: timbozi on May 11, 2015, 06:19:02 PM

Title: DE blade recommendation
Post by: timbozi on May 11, 2015, 06:19:02 PM

Hi All!

Have recently switched over to a D.E razor and am really liking it. Purchased the Merkur long handled safety razor and then bought some Derby brand blades. I had really good results with the free Merkur Super blade that came with the handle, but really bad results with the Derby. Merkur Supers are pretty spendy and was wondering if anyone has suggestions for a similar blade with a better price point.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: reddog on May 11, 2015, 08:04:41 PM

I use the Astras, but I liked the Feathers alot.

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: Sir Harry on May 12, 2015, 12:16:04 AM

Welcome!

I've tried at least a half-dozen brands of blades, but I would rank the Derby dead last among all of them. Voshkod is my favorite, but Wilkinson and Dorco are two pretty good brands if you're trying to save money and buy razors in bulk. Good luck!

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: TSE on May 12, 2015, 06:48:02 AM

My go to blade have become the Crystal Blades (aka Israeli Personna). 

For me, Feathers (while a great blade) tend to be too sharp for me.  The Merkurs on the other end of the scale was ok, but they're pricey.  Wound up getting a sampler pack and when I tried the crystals, they worked best for me. Plus I felt they were somewhere in the middle in terms of sharpness and price. 

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: timbozi on May 12, 2015, 11:39:31 AM

Thank you, fellas! Will check these out, maybe Amazon has a good sample pack with these brands. Appreciate the help  O0

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: geeman on May 15, 2015, 01:10:48 AM

I've just got the crystal blades, I even got up early to give myself enough time for a de head shave, nice shave,  very smooth and close.

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: geeman on May 17, 2015, 07:45:19 AM

Update: just had another shave with the crystals, super close, and really reduced the shadow, very pleased

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: BigMark83 on May 21, 2015, 09:16:54 PM

Get a sample pack. I really like Gillette Silver Blue.

Title: Re: DE blade recommendation
Post by: sellitman on August 23, 2023, 08:36:08 PM

I love the Personna 100 pk.

$17.00 on Amazon

Best of all they are made in The USA