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DE blade recommendation
by
timbozi
on 11 May, 2015 18:19
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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!
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#1
by
reddog
on 11 May, 2015 20:04
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I use the Astras, but I liked the Feathers alot.
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#2
by
Sir Harry
on 12 May, 2015 00:16
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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!
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#3
by
TSE
on 12 May, 2015 06:48
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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.
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#4
by
timbozi
on 12 May, 2015 11:39
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Thank you, fellas! Will check these out, maybe Amazon has a good sample pack with these brands. Appreciate the help
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#5
by
geeman
on 15 May, 2015 01:10
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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.
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#6
by
geeman
on 17 May, 2015 07:45
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Update: just had another shave with the crystals, super close, and really reduced the shadow, very pleased
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#7
by
BigMark83
on 21 May, 2015 21:16
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Get a sample pack. I really like Gillette Silver Blue.
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#8
by
sellitman
on 23 Aug, 2023 20:36
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I love the Personna 100 pk.
$17.00 on Amazon
Best of all they are made in The USA