Now where should I get my blades?

LGWapnitsky · Post by **LGWapnitsky** » Mon May 17, 2010 1:21 pm

It's been a while since I have bought new blades. The last time I did, I bought a super huge sampler pack from Giovanni at razordandbrush.com, but just found out today that he's out of business (the website is still up, though).

What I liked from the pack most of all last time were the following:

Astra Keramic
Feather
Polsilver

I'd love to buy some more of each, as well as try some other high quality blades. Any recommendations on brands and where to buy from now? The last thread I see discussing shops was almost a year ago, so I'm not sure if anything has changed.

Regards,
Larry

(and, yes, it's been a LONG time since I've been on the board here...hey everyone)

KAV · Post by **KAV** » Mon May 17, 2010 1:52 pm

Phil @ www.bullgooseshaving.net has Feathers and Astras.

Aztecface · Post by **Aztecface** » Mon May 17, 2010 1:55 pm

Larry, the Polsilver's are no more. The Keramics are no more either but a few vendors still have them around. I know Paul at www.connaughtshaving.com does. He also sells Feathers. As a replacement for the Polsilver's you should check out the Iridium's. Good luck and have fun.

Reverend Jim · Post by **Reverend Jim** » Mon May 17, 2010 7:51 pm

I highly recommend westcoastshaving.com.

LGWapnitsky · Post by **LGWapnitsky** » Tue May 18, 2010 2:32 am

Thanks, all. I knew I'd get the quick responses I've always been able to count on.

Shave4Fun · Post by **Shave4Fun** » Tue May 18, 2010 8:06 am

Ditto on Connaught and Iridium Supers. It's the favorite new DE blade for many of us on this forum. Contact Paul, on SMF as "Suffolksupplies", for special member pricing here.

GA Russell · Post by **GA Russell** » Tue May 18, 2010 12:50 pm

Larry, Giovanni's inventory was taken over by Gary at Shoebox Shaveshop. Since you like what you do, I recommend you try the Lord Platinum, which Giovanni effectively introduced to us here.

http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/lord-su ... squot.html

vtmax · Post by **vtmax** » Tue May 18, 2010 2:00 pm

+1 on the Iridium Supers Larry. A great sharp yet forgiving blade.

Max

LGWapnitsky · Post by **LGWapnitsky** » Tue May 18, 2010 2:01 pm

I think I'll post up my extras for sale and pick up some of the Iridums and Feathers. You're all a bit too convincing for me

LGWapnitsky · Post by **LGWapnitsky** » Tue May 18, 2010 5:57 pm

I just looked at the picture of the Iridiums, and I think I may have those from Giovanni. I really need to go through what I have left to see what I want to keep.

LookingGlass · Post by **LookingGlass** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:36 pm

I think ntguys on Ebay has 25 Astras for $7.99 - free shipping. I've used him before with good results - quick shipping.

Ed