Best Blades?

adjohnso85 · Post by **adjohnso85** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:16 am

I am New to DE Shaving. My grandfather gave me his old de razor but was not sure what kind of blades I should get. They sell some at the dollar store and "wilkinson sword" brand at the grocery store any for Recommendations what kind of blades are the best?

Taffa · Post by **Taffa** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:28 am

The dollar store blades in my opinion are Personna blades the wilkinson if they are made in England are excellent blades stay away if are made in Germany.Regards,Eddie

ScottS · Post by **ScottS** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:30 am

The Wilkinson blades are not Personna. IMO, the Wilkinsons, if made in Germany like most available in the US, are perhaps a hair better than the Personnas, and I like the Personnas.

nteeman · Post by **nteeman** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:43 am

I like the Personna, Merkur, Israeli NoName, and Derby Extra blades.

Oh yeah, the Feathers are good blades too.

greenerock · Post by **greenerock** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:45 pm

I think Feather or Swedish Gillettes are great blades.

4hits · Post by **4hits** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:27 am

PM me your address and I'll send you a 5-pack of Derby's and 5 Israelis.

Welcome to the insanity.

adjohnso85 · Post by **adjohnso85** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:30 am

Were is a good place to buy blades?

jww · Post by **jww** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:17 am

adjohnso85 wrote:Were is a good place to buy blades?

Personas - at Walmart
Derby - eBay
Merkur - online from any reputable purveyor of shaving goods.

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:36 pm

If the Wilkinsons say "Made in England" on the back, snap them up!

What does the labeling look like on the dollar store blades? If there's no brand, and it's marked "Made in USA" somewhere, then they are Personnas. If they're selling at 10 for $1, they should be worth it.

jrgroucho · Post by **jrgroucho** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:47 pm

adjohnso85 wrote: any for Recommendations what kind of blades are the best?

Whichever you don't have at the time

. I quite like English Wilkinson blades. I also like the German blades in a few razors. I also like Derby blades and 'Swedish' Gillettes. Feather blades are great in a couple of my razors and rubbish in a couple others. I haven't had very good luck with the "Israeli no names", but quite a few gents here like them. I haven't even got around to the Merkur blades, yet I have enough to last me a couple years. I recommend you try the LetterK sampler pack. Some blades work better on different faces and in different razors.

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Jeremy

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:56 pm

ad, Jeremy's suggestion of the 'sampler pack' is a good one. It will give you an opportunity to try many of the better blades with little hassle or expense. As you can, no doubt, see from the above, there is no such thing as 'the best blade'. Different shavers have different preferences, based on a whole bunch of factors. What you're looking for is the 'best' blade for you. The various blades that most of us prefer are all only available through mail order, if you live in the US.
Regards,
Gordon

jbc · Post by **jbc** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:18 am

I personaly like Wilkerson blades. Of course for me the blades makes little difference its the razor that makes the difference. I would also agree with Jeremy, try different brands and see which works best for you.

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:03 am

A D Johns 805,

Go to this thread...

http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8030

Buy the sample pack...

Decide which blade works for you...

Buy in bulk...

There is no best blade. Everyone has a preference and you just have to find the one that works for you...

Welcome to the forum, and as always...

Enjoy your shave...

SMF

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