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Addendum: The shave one gets from a double edge razor blade is very subjective, meaning it is based on one's personal experience, feelings, or opinions of a particular blade. This is where YMMV (your mileage may vary) comes into play. I may love a blade and you may not hold the same opinion of it. That's why I thought it best to let the sales approach decide the popularity of the blades rather than give my opinion of it. If a blade is very popular, it likely performs well for a lot of shavers.
Geofatboy,
Well worth to point out and what you should be very proud of;
You are a businessman and your business is shaving products, but not only that, by doing so you inform a lot of men how to shave and what products to use and the most vital point; you educate and inform a younger generation who have not a clue how to shave.
In 2017, I met a new girlfriend, 35 years old and she had never seen a safety razor before she saw mine. She knew about razorblades, but never made the connection to safety razors and had no idea how to use one.
And look at the youngsters born after 2000; they don't even know how use a dial phone. YT have several funny video clips about that.
What I'm trying to say is, by promoting your business and with your YT video clips, you are a goldmine of information for a worldwide audience who want and need information how to shave.
A job indeed very well done!
@@filmtajm35 I second this, I've been using a shavette for the last 7 years or so but learned more, really took my skills to the next level, just by watching Geo over the last couple weeks. Getting a straight razor here soon! Thanks a ton Geo.
I am glad you explained at last because for me number one is Nacet, Astra, perms sharp and the rest don’t really care for specially Fether they are really rough on my skin I guess toooooo sharp but thank you for you video and God bless. 👍🏻
I like the Addendum - all true. Myself, I’ve almost exclusively used the WILKINSON SWORD blades since the early ‘80s, though I do enjoy ASTRA, MERKUR, and especially FEATHER. I started out with an old Greek brand called ASTOR (still manufactured in Greece but now owned by BiC). BTW, είσαι Έλληνας;
For sure my skin is Very sensitive and my Beard is Very hard, like a needle. For me the Blade needs to be Very sharp. If I need to repeat my pass this will hurt my skin, and for these reason I like Feather. Very sharp, not so smooth ( in these case I can feel the Blade cuting) , and Very durable. I Will try Nacet next time.
Im sorry but Nacet does not mean "cut" in Polish. Otherwise good video as always
This channel makes me super excited to shave 🪒
Now we need a Geofatboy's top ten shaving creams/soaps and aftershaves.
I'm entering the shaving laboratory as we speak!
Since we are going to be entering that subject as well I will go ahead and cast my vote:
Taylor’s Sandlewood for my Shaving Cream.
Proraso Shave Balm with aloe and vitamin E for my after shave product.
We need to do a video on razor bumps and ingrown hair that many of us suffer - even with wet shaving.
I still suffer from irritation sometimes in the neck area. Especially when going across the grain in the neck.
@@dinalobanik2802 Have you tried using tend skin or just uncoated aspirin tablets?
Good morning G.
No offense, but I have been using a straight razor for years and I have gotten rid of everything that has Gillette on it.
Their campaign of ‘you can do better’ pushed me to do better, and ditch everything Gillette.
You are not alone.
And not only Gillette.
Everything from P&G is boycotted by a lot of men worldwide because of their very insulting and outright stupid political standpoint.
Another vital reason is; a safety razor with DE blades are far more better than Gillette's overpriced cartridge shaving products.
On a another note; it's nothing wrong with straight razors, but it do take a longer time to shave and maintain them than it takes to shave and maintain a safety razor. Therefore, for me, a safety razor is the way to go.
Yeah I have literally turned looking for the p&g logo into a game. Won't touch any product with it.
I actually liked the commercial. They won me as a customer.
@@post339 Good for you mang. Don't forget to vote.
@@DanShinjo Thanks for the reminder :)
I tried Astra for the first time today, and it is just so much better than Voskhods for my face. It just cuts through my whiskers effortlessly. I could feel the difference instantly. I was proper impressed. Good thing I bought a pack of 100 because I'll be using these for the rest of my life.
Excellent blade!
You can never be disappointed with a Geo fatboy video because at the end he always has a 4 o’clock shadow😄
😂You should see it at 5 o'clock! You Nailed it! Do your write comedy for Conan, Fallon, or Kimmel?
@@geofatboy Just curious, at what time in the day do you actually see and feel your shadow start to grow back?
@@geofatboy I wish I did Geo😂
i m surprised to see that Bic Chrome and Perma Sharp didn't make it to the top 10 they are very nice blades...ωραίος Γιώργαρε! nice video!
Maybe next year!
why are so many made in Russia?.............im getting images in my head of rusty steel factories with fire sparks flying around.
You just describes every steel mill factory in the world.
@@geofatboy But the factories in Russia and the Ukraine are more noisy and have more rust inside them and more fatal accidents because they havent been modernized in ages.............hahahaha...the DE blades produced there have the thickness of a carbon steel wok!..and lots of rust on them.....i hear thats how russians like these DE razorblades...with tons of rust!..thats why the men there are immune to tetanus!..hahahahahaha......the japanese on the other hand produce their feather blades in slick electronic factories.....and they come out looking like electronic processor waver chips......shiny, zero rust and sharp as a katana sword!....hahahaha...im just joking!
This guy has a mob guy feel about him. The Italian accent ain't helping here, but I'm getting serious gandalfini vibes. Like this guy might help me find the best shaving options and then give me subtle hints that if anyone's causing trouble in the neighborhood he'll take care of it.
I love when I read a comment and it makes me smile. Yours did!
Geo: “There’s an alligator on the box being cut by the blade”
Me: What does that mean?
Geo: “So that make sense”
Also me: No no no don’t you just leave me on that makes sense, what does it mean!!!!
We cannot get a definitive answer on that damn alligator!
We need to call a linguist...
This!
He was being sarcastic lol
No surprise to me that Feathers are number one, I am surprised Nacets aren’t higher on the list.
Take what you will, but I think the people that ranked the list don't really like sharp blades, or maybe all the sharp lovers flock to feather. I think nacet is sharper than all the other blades on this list except for feather.
I have heard nothing but good things about the Nacets. I'm looking forward to trying them.
As I said-YMMV
Yes me too! I really like the Nacet blades. I do however use Feather blades in my Feather AS-D2 as the razor is mild. Nacet and Braveheart razor are a good pairing for me and a Supershave X blade and Jagger 3one6 razor are great too. Love the Wilkinson sword blade and the Kai is pretty good. I don't get on very well with the Astra. Maybe I just haven't found the right razor and blade pairing. It's good fun though trying all the different combinations. Stay safe everyone!
Dave.
Yeah I quite enjoy Nacet as well, that's my "go to" blade
Totally agree. I had a sample pack with most of these blades and the Feather was the best by a long shot. It's sharp as hell and kept its edge for so long that I would eventually swap it just to keep my hardware sanitary.
They are sharp as hell. I am new to de shaving (about 2 months) and started using feather blades. I tried to remove a blade from the rapper and it cut my thumb. Ever since that time, I find myself being overly cautious so that I don’t have a repeat thumb slicing.
😊@@brianbarringer4309
Did you try a Wilkinson Sword blade, as I find it to be better than the Feather?
Ive been using astra platinum (green) for years, but i’ve recently switched to derby extra and I’m getting the most comfortable shave ever! Astra was to aggressive for my face.
Go Derby!
Cheers mate. Now l will have to try Derby. You never stop learning with the shaving game.😀?
7oclock yellow in all razors now, great in vintage Gillette's especially. If yellow ever discontinued I'd use Gillette platinum.
I haven't tried the yellows yet. I have tried the greens and they're awesome.
@@ThaRedPitbull yellows are sharp and smooth, always a comfortable and close shave. No reason to try anymore(tried about 6 or 7 blades). As always YMMV.
Stock up on Yellows-just in case!
7oclock are my faves too!
that's all i use 7 o'clock yellows, they perform great in all my de razors
Derby Extra's are my all time favorite. Sometimes I can get 7 to 8 smooth quality shaves per blade. I love them !!
Hey geo, great video pretty helpfull. Just one thing. NACET doesnt mean cut in Polish;) believe me im from Poland;) have a great day.
Thanks Konrad! I guess Google translate is sometimes inaccurate...
Astra greens are my favorite, Sharp, smooth and the price is right:)
Agreed. An excellent blade for sure, and nicely priced.
I purchased Bic chrome platinum on Amazon for the same price and I they are much better than Astra I highly recommend.
@@spartan9212 how can you say that when ymmv ??I tried the bics and are horrible for me vs astra.
@@germanshepherd13 I can say that because it's my opinion. If you like the glue covered Astra blades over what I consider the way superior Bic good for you so stop acting like a Gamma male.
Agree. Astra are my personal favourite now. I found them too bitey at first. But now I have more experience they are my weapon of choice. They seem even thinner and more flexible than even Feathers. Even with 3/ 4 days growth of tough stubble. The Astra just glides through it, zero pull and cuts through first time. They are comically cheap to buy as well. I LOVE Astra!
Great video. My top 3 are Astra Platinum, Feather then (controversially) Derby Premium. Astra are my favourite. Everyone has their preferences, stubble and skin type. But my personal view is Astra feel the sharpest out of the pack, for the first 2 shaves. Closely followed by Feather which are also damn sharp. The Feather steel feels harder/ tougher though. So 4/ 5 shaves in it does not seem to dull as much (Astra loses in this category). It is a draw probably on this basis between Astra and Feather. Derby greens are kind on skin/ good for newbs, but find pull a little bit on stubble. Derby Premium are still skin kind, but you don't get the pulling on the stubble. Meaning they win an honourable 3rd place. I thought I would bore you all with my choice and rationale😁 Great video Geo👍
Do you find that the feather blades cut through thick stubble with no pull at all? I'm kinda new to de shaving and have only used Gillette and derby blades but they just seem to get hung up no matter how careful I am.
@@pierce5808 Hi Jim Either Feather or Astra should handle thick stubble. Both blades are seriously sharp, I mean super sharp. Recommend you trying a pre shave such as Proraso pre shaving creme. Apply that to a wet face to soften up the stubble and help protect your skin. Then lather up and apply the shave soap on top. 4 passes in different directions should see you right.👍
@@alamore5084 nice, thanks man 👍
Thanks for sharing Al!
Hello.Nacet doesn't mean anything in Polish.Thanks for this video geo.Greetings from Poland
I guess Google Translate is incorrect then. I need to find better sources!
Feathers are the best by far nothing comes close. And even then they can skip over my one day growth around my chin 😢 coz my hair is made of vibranium. But still best by miles.
Interesting... My beard contains Adamantium💥I'm a close relative to Wolverine😂
Vibranium? Does it use batteries?😉
I use the Feather in my Feather ASD2 DE and Derby in Razorine. Derby is less aggressive. Feathers together make for a great shave. Matching equipment to suit your style is also important. Might try other blades but these work so well for me.
This man has it figured out!
@@geofatboy Hi Geo. Thanks I largely have you to thank. Also, I tried to update my review for Razorine on your site as more practice (as you indicated) and the Derby blade makes it work so well. Any way to update?
@@luigig6256 Hi Luigi! If you would like you can just leave a new review: bit.ly/RazorineShavetteSN
Hate going to work wearing bandaids on my face. The always forgiving Voskhod is the best choice. ;-)
Band-Aids or bits of red splotched toilet paper-We've all been there!
Thanks for the video geo. My skin is quite sensitive, along with very coarse whiskers. Great combination. I am finding the DERBY EXTRA, along with the ASTRA superior platinum do the job. Thanks again for your list. I like we have sample packs.
Thanks for the request Peter!
So where's the car?
ONLY FETHER BLADE AND PERSONNA BLADE AND BIG ASTOR !!!
Big Ups!
Wow! So many russian blades here, interestingly, nobody of foreign wet-shavers do not mention a real legend of russian blades - Sputnik.
Hey Geo,
How would you rank these 10 blades based on their sharpness? Kinda curious.
Thanks for all your videos and help in helping everyone get a better shave on! Alex.
Feathers all the way, no close second
Hell yeah
Sharp-Like a Hattori Hanzo katana sword!
@@geofatboy Or my Momo no saru Katana from Paul Chen!! 😁😁
Dave.
Biggest surprise for me was how popular the voskhod blades are. I have been using them for three years and didn't realise they were a big seller. They work well for me. No cuts or nicks and still sharp enough. Can't use derbys they are just not sharp enough. Haven't tried feather yet.
Voskhod=The pride of Moscow!
Geofatboy thank you so much for all your videos. Did my first shave today with a Dovo shavette, after using cartridge razors for 4 years. Only 4 nicks and 40mins! Thank you for showing me the way.
I have very sensitive skin, and was using Merkur blades, but I think they were too sharp for me and caused irritation! I tried Derby but still had some irritation. Someone recommended Wilkinson and I’ve had zero irritation since! Glad to see all 3 on this list, but I think Wilkinson are my personal favourite!
Me too! Wilkinson Sword gang represent!
The blades that work best for me are Feather, 2nd Gillette 7 o’clock sharp,3rd Wilkinson sword. I think that the worst value for money is the Merkur blades, I find that they are far too scratchy and not as sharp as the blades that I have mentioned above. Great video Geo. 👍
Interesting-I can relate Vig-I hated Merkur blades for a long time, then recently I tried them again and I got quite a nice shave from them!
I feel like it matters a lot which blade you are used to shaving with. I started out with the Personna blades and I've gotten very experienced with using that particular blade. Whenever I try something new I just end up with a worse shave since Im using a blade Im not used to.
shave with a Feather
I usually do
I'm surprised persona blue label didn't make the list but the feather blades are my go to.
Nacet is not Polish word haha
Everyone's face/skin is different so I find its just a case of what blade works best for you. I find that some blade and razor combinations work really well. My 3one6 razor and Supershave X blade is a fantastic shave for me. Yet I put that blade in my Feather AS-D2 and as the razor is mild the blade is not nearly so good. I also like Nacet blades in my Outlaw and Braveheart razors.
Dave.
I love Voshkod’s in my 3one6
@@greg6162 Hi Greg, I don't find the 3one6 particularly smooth. I haven't tried a voskhod in it yet, are they smooth in it? I quite like Voskhod blades.
Dave.
It would be nice to say a few things about each blade, for example its sharpness or smoothness.
Impossible to say, because of the simple fact opinions like that are very subjective.
Eg. what's good for me, is not necessarily good for you.
See the addendum at the top
The Kai blades are super sharp up there with the Feathers. Maybe even sharper. You call it. Just used one for the first time and satisfied. Use with skill. Starting May 2021, as KAI celebrates 113 years in business. Geofatboy always delivers.
113? Nice! I didn't know they've been around that long...
Very helpful. With all the choices, it gets bewildering. I've tried several, and so far I think the Wilkinson blades work best for me.
Thanks Bob!
Made in Japan. Always the best.
Made in Russia. Always the best.
🇯🇵Sharp 🇯🇵!
@@nelsonduarte2355 tried the Russian blade voskhod. Really bad blade . Went back to feather. Smooth as butter.
Rapira blades with r41 works best for my strong beard and sensitive skin
A winning combo!
Make sure you don’t buy counterfeits online. Check seller and product reviews on Amazon and Ebay.
Or-Buy from a reputable store that gets their items from the brands authorized distributor: shavenation.com/collections/de-razor-blades
I like Feather blades pretty good, but my favorite blades will always be Tiger Platinum. They're easy on the skin but cut through every hair like butter.
I gotta try those. Thanks for the rec!
I've been using the Gillette 7 o'clock greens and they've been amazing. I decided to try astra SP again today and they were pulling and tugging. I got tired of that crap and opened up a feather and problem solved. I'll definitely be getting a 100 pack of feathers this holiday season.
Feather to the rescue!
I have these 7 on clock greens but haven't tried them yet! What razor do you use them in?
@@davesheppard8797 Merkur 34c. Pretty good combination. I was surprised at how sharp they were.
@@ThaRedPitbull Ah, ok! I have a 34c so I will try the Green 7 o'clock in it. The 34c was my Daily shaver until a year or so ago when I started buying more razors. It's a good solid no nonsense razor. 👍👍
@@davesheppard8797 I agree. I want to get a blackland vector or Gillette fatboy down the road. Let me know how the greens and merkur work for you.
Cool video. I have and or/used most of the blades shown. Personally, and I know this is all subjective, I would place the Derby a little higher up, but it's ok. I noticed that you mentioned the Astra made in Russia. That's true, yet I also have some made in the Czech Republic. BTW, they seem to cut better, and last longer than the Russian ones. Just a little trivia. Thanks Geo, love your videos.
My *TOP 5* (no order)
Gillette Silver Blue
Gillette Permasharp
Gillette Nacet
Personna Red
Treet Platinum
Treet Platinum is one of my new favorites. Better than Astra, Voskhod and all blades in the same price range.
I've seen you over at Mark Szorady's channel. Nice list. Those Israeli reds are on my wishlist.
Treet platinum is worst.
@@SabyasachiSarkar_ch for you? Okay
@@ThaRedPitbull dude they are so smooth and sharp
Feather by a mile. nothing is even close. sharper, more shaves, less skin irritation.
For you. YMMV
@@MichaelBlocksom see above
I`m glad that you are using japanese products. I`m looking at this video from japan. Please use FEATHER from now on!!
Shouldn't matter where it's from-if it's good-we'll use it!
@@geofatboy what do you think of Van Der Hagen blades? A box of 5 came with the safety razor I got and I've cut my neck up bad both times using them. I'm following a warm/hot water on the face & neck, Cremo shave cream, safety razor process going with the grain and even that first pass is cutting my neck up. Is there such a thing as sensitive skin made razor blades? Thanks in advance
@@nickrekietalaw2107 I have sensitive skin as well. The trick i learned is memorize the direction of your hair growth. Very lite pressure (the weight of the razor) is all you need. Slow short strokes. Take your time and love your shave. Pre shave oil is a must. Hope this helps.😎👍🏻
Howdy Geo! Great list with a few of my favorites making the cut. My 1 and 2 are Astra Green and Gillette Nacet.
Take care!
Thanks Brad!
Well i know what I'm getting next 😌
Voskhod is kinder on the face than the feathers. Any mistake and the feather punishes you. Never any soreness afterwoods with the voskhods either.
This week I'll shave with the Voskhods again!
I am a professional barber and I agree with almost every entry except 2 of them astra are garbage and so are the derby extra
I’ve tried Astra before and I couldn’t get a close enough shave with them from my experience the Merkur blades have been the worst blades that I’ve tried so far I mean they hardly even shave
I know the accepted wisdom is that Feather are the sharpest blade, and this may be true; however, I find that after 4 or 5 shaves the blade needs replacing. Wilkinson Sword on the other hand is no less sharp, but the blade lasts 10 + shaves. If you haven't tried a Wilkinson Sword blade yet I would give them a go.
Yeah that’s why with a Feather I just do two shaves and then put a new one in Personna is longer lasting but still in my opinion doesn’t shave as close as the Feather it’s close between the two but Feather still has the edge over Personna as far as being more comfortable Personna wins
Cant disagree. Astra for the price/performance ratio. Feather works great in my tame razors. I really liked the Kai's. I have a spreadsheet for all the blades I've tried. A lot have been discontinued or re branded. Swedish gillettes made in poland and the original polsilver. All good blades.
Thanks for sharing your DE blade experience.
wilkinson sword on 4 must be a joke, you could sit on them comfortably 😂 they are as sharp as a spoon
Yeah I don’t like Wilkinson blades they don’t shave very good and they end up irritating my face Feather and Personna blades are the only blades I use now
Great video Geo. You almost make me want to get rid of my beard so that I can enjoy using these blades again!
I wish I could grow a nice beard.
Oh-The Temptation...
I'm currently clean-shaven, but I do grow my beard frequently. You can always make a habit of shaving the tops of your cheeks and your neck. Gotta keep the beard shaped up nicely, otherwise it risks the wolf-man beard look, which is much less attractive!
@@dorkthrone I recently started going clean shaving. Just got tired of messing with my mustache after shaving. I'm a little too anal with trying to get it perfect.
Feathers are too sharp for me to be honest, I understand the appeal. My favorite has been Gillette Platinum. It’s a very comfortable shave.
Do you use the feather blades in a more aggressive razor or a mild shaving razor because using them in a aggressive shaving razor they will be more harsh
I wish Astra were as good as they used to be. I was using up the last of my face-butchering 100-pack of Astras the other day, and one of them was the old style with the printed label on both sides. Hadn't seen one in years. It was so good! Next one, back to the etched label, and it was another chainsaw. Sigh.
Hi Geo- Great Top 10 Blade video; thank you! My top three are here, Nacet, Feather, and Kai, in that order. I hope you have a great weekend ahead. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
Nice list Mike-Thanks for sharing
Definitely try different blades. I tried the Feather and they didn't work for me. I love the Astra, they just work great with my 34C. Love the videos.
Last week, I put aside my Gillette Fusion 5 razor, and I shaved with a Feather safety razor and Feather blades. I am 72, and the last time I regularly shaved with a safety razor was when I was 14 (Gillette safety razor and Gillette Blue blades.) What a trip down Memory Lane!
Fortunately,I watched Geo before I started shaving! The Gillette Fusion 5 is a forgiving razor. The Feather razor is well-crafted and the blades are as sharp as surgical instruments. But the Feather safety razor, like all safety razors, will not suffer fools who shave in the shower.
Wet shaving with safety razors and badger brushes is ideal for we Baby Boomers who want a good shave at a low cost per shave, and who possess the luxury of time to enjoy lathering and shaving (and occasional application of a styptic pencil on cuts.)
Thanks for sharing. I'm not a fan of shower-shaving. I prefer to stand in front of the mirror and take in the whole process!
thank God Feather is not made by Gillette... i'll pay the extra. even though i really do like the Astra green's & would buy them over Feather if it weren't for P&G/Gillette.
Thanks for your "sharp" input!
Wilkinson sword gang here!
I was surprised with the statement that the Feathers are “long lasting”. Yes Feathers are uber sharp, but for me the don’t hold their edge as long as some other blades like the Wilkinson Sword Classics. (But then my mileage may vary). :-)
The manufacturer says you can get 6-8 shaves per blade. I'm happy if I get 4-6 but is is usually less.
YMMV
I learned to de shave with a Wilkinson sword classic. I always keep some around. My local chemist sells 5 packs for 75pence! I recently started using feather and yesterday tried Astra. These are my favourites right now. But I'm going to keep trying about.
For anyone else that's curious, the wax used to keep paper on the blades can be spread onto the blade itself. I tried this and I've seen zero corrosion after nearly a dozen shaves compared to seeing little rust spots after only a couple.
When I read the 1-star reviews on amazon there are a ton of people saying "Don't buy these! dull, fake, damaged, etc."
Is there any truth to it? Every brand has these people who rate 1 star and say the same things...
Astra was made in Czechoslovakia. It was way better than the one they sell now. Still a nice razor though.
Have you tried the new ones?
@@geofatboy Astra is what I use from two years now. I use both ways. I start with the shavette, and end up with double edged for a fine finish. Tried a lot of different ones, none is like Astra. Czechoslovakia made was better than the new one. They used to be inside of a white plastic box with a disposable pocket. Steel Czech technology is better than Russian.
I use Fetaher but my god, Astras are so smooth and sharp. I have NO burn, and unlike Feathers, the first shave of the blade is not too sharp - it’s the best shave. I’d say 4 shaves from a blade. Astra gives zero bumps and it’s hard to make a mistake, but I imagine it can cut badly.
Good info-Thanks for sharing!
I second the shock for not one mention for Polsilver, I've tried all of the blades on the list and none can hold a candle to Polsilver. My top blades:
Polsilver, 7 o' clock green, permasharp, nacet, gsb blues, personna blues, astra blues, derby premium and dorco prime platinum
True-Polsilver is a great blade!
Only one I use not listed is Pol-Silver blades... thanks for posting this video!
Great blade!
I think those are discontinued already. I was looking to buy a 100ct. Package. I only see it on ebay for $179 they’re nuts.!!
Can't be possible derby is more popular than nacet blades and Wilkinson sword or merkur more popular than silver blue.
With blades anything's possible!
@@geofatboy what determines popularity? Sharpness of blade and durability or price? Quality or quantity? Aggression or smoothness? IMO wilko blades are over rated and over priced compared to the nacets one of the best blades IMO again. But my opinion is subjective as is in any individual.
I have a tip for an explosive new market for you -- and it's worth exactly what you paid for it! Perhaps you might market these blades to home bread bakers. A crucial final step in making sourdough bread, and some like to do it with yeast bread as well, is to slash the top with a "Lame" -- a holder for a double-edge blade. These slashes are more than cosmetic, they are used to manage the stress that develops in the top of the loaf as it simultaneously rises, expands, and hardens in the oven. The loaf has developed a skin by the time it goes into the oven, and the slashes open that skin to relieve stress.
Any baker learning how to make these slashes quickly learns that all blades are not the same.
Perhaps you might consider partnering with some of the several youtube star bakers to provide blades for the bakers in their audience.
This is so great because I know a baker and she told me about using a Razorine like tool to slice the tops of the loaves of bread with a double edge razor blade loaded in it. Exactly what you're describing. I better get to work!
@@geofatboy : I'll take that royalty check -- for $0.00 -- whenever you get around to it. :)
Hi Geo. A couple of days ago I used a Voskhod blade (first time using it) with a Parker variant razor. I started mid range on the blade exposure and went up - I know most people go down but I have found going up gives me a closer shave, not BBS but closer. The following day, my face was rather irritated. I have using a safety razor for 20+ years but only used 1 razor and 1 blade. What is you advice on using an efficient blade with and efficient razor? I cannot figure out how to go back up on TH-cam comment page but I meant Parker Semi-Slant.
i found when I used the feathers they were WAY too aggressive (very sensitive skin here) and no matter how careful i was I got a nick or two every time. Derby Extra are really the only ones my skin agrees with and still working on the original 100 pack i bought god knows how long ago.
That's why there are sampler packs: shavenation.com/collections/de-sampler-packs
I used feather for a long time, but I can’t handle the aggressiveness anymore. My current favorite are the Wilkinson Sword classics
Derby is my favorite at this point, but Personna and Astra are close seconds. I haven't tried Feather yet.
You gotta work your way up to the Feathers
I keep a small supply of Feathers when I want to take my time and do things really properly. They don't do so well as a daily-driver in my opinion, because they're so sharp they don't tolerate any rush or sloppiness. It'll seem like you did okay, no pain or anything, and then 5 minutes later you need a blood transfusion. You could butcher a cow with a Feather and the cow wouldn't even notice. I like Derby and Dorco red as a daily; they're forgiving. Astra used to be my favorite, but when they changed to the new style (label etched rather than printed) they became total chainsaws.
Think we all know why we are here 😉
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Derby Premium, Bluebird, Astra (blue) and Sputnik are awesome 👈👌
Haven't tried Bluebird and Sputnik yet...
Jesus
The feather blades are expensive 😳😳😳
The proof is in the pudding!
Personna blades are almost as good as Feather blades and their reasonably priced I got a 100 pack for $16.99 and the ones I get are made in the USA
Doroco is surprisingly good. Switched to them from Astra and they’re quite a bit sharper and keep an edge longer.
Nacet isn't cut in polish :D I think means cut in russian, but i am not 100 percent sure
Derby Extra's are the BEST!!!!!!!!!
My most favourite choice of blade is the Perma-Sharp. Smooth & sharp, great blade, also made by the P&G Gillette group.
Also a nice blade...
Personna Comfort Coated blades got no love... ???
In my opinion I think Personna blades are the 2nd best razor blades next to Feather blades as far as being comfortable Personna wins hands down as far as close shave Feather still has the edge but it’s awfully close
@@corycg9624 I find myself using these Personna blades most often now. I also love the Feather Blades, Treet Platinum & ASTRA Superior Platinum. I use the Feather in my DE89 & Merkur and I use the Treet Platinum in my King C. Gillette, Gillette Ball-end & Fat Handled Tech Razors. Most of my shaving is done with my Gillette Fat Boys, Slims and Flair Tip Razor, and while the other blades do well in these razors, the Personna blades are un-matched in these butterfly razors. The Personna blades do well in all others for me, and if I could have only one brand of blades, I’d have to go with the Personna. For me, they also give the most comfortable shaves per blades.
All my best… 😉
I got a sample pack a few days ago, as I am new to safety razor shaving, I just tried the Derby extra blade which was a nice blade. It was on a 2 day stubble.
🙀 thanks guys
All I want to know is which blades to buy as a beginner.
Try buying Personna their the most comfortable blades out there
VERY informative video. Thank you. Doctor G.W.
Id like to see norco st300 since they are probably the best bang for your buck. Very cheap, good quality.
I purchesed the merkur super platinum chrome and they came in a cardboard type box and are made in CZ not Germany has production site changed? Dissapointing
That's where they make them now. bit.ly/DovoSuperDEBladesSN Still German Made
@geofatboy personna platinum, and timor still are german made too right? Along with muhle blades and Wilkinson sword classic?
I didn’t like the Merkur blades their not sharp enough I couldn’t get a close enough shave with them the only blades I use now is the Feather blades and Personna made in USA blades
@corycg9624 I find the personna made in Germany are brilliant and muhle are very good for me. I guess different blades suit different people, horses for courses
Thanks for sharing. The blades from you list that work best for me are Astra SP and Derby Extra. Others I really like are Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless, Dorco Prime Platinum, Gillette London Bridge, Personna Lab Blue.
I still have a lot more with me that I've not tried out yet. So the list may change. I'm just enjoying the journey.
London Bridge-Hmmm, I've yet to try those.
@@geofatboy Hi Geo. Sent you a PM on Facebook. I'm happy to send you some Gillette London Bridge blades to try out. These are really excellent blades. I've tried over 40 blades and this one is up there with the best.
@@geofatboy is that when it got stuck in the air lol
Something has changed with astra in recent years. Just about every other blade I open is pulling hair right out of the paper. I’ve tried multiple handles to see if that was the issue but with multiple different handles and angles, it pulls the same. I found some old astra blades at my parents house dorm when I still lived at home more than a decade ago and those razors were all very smooth and I could get 5 shaves before I felt any pulling and could get 3-5 more shaves after that before it pulled uncomfortably. But with new astra blades, they will start to pull after one full shave when I manage to actually find one that’s smooth.
So I’m curious if anyone else here who has been shaving with safety razors for many years has noticed this too.
Anyone? Anyone? Ferris?
I know that anything that is machined and manufactured in quantity they roll off in batches and every now and then the machines lose calibration and you get a few bad batches, but still meet tolerances and are shipped out.
I say this because it is difficult to disregard so many positive reviews and years of satisfied users. They are not my blade of choice (too aggressive), but I have used them and found them to be very consistent in sharpness and in length of usability.
If you have any left from the 50 or 100 count you may have purchased, then you should take what remains and ask for replacements. I hope this helps.
Nice Rank Geo. My favorites are: Gillete blue Platinum, Feather, Derby Extra, and I am curious about Voskhod, Astra and Gillete Nacet.
Vostok are awezome. Not as harsh as feather but very sharp and smooth. I have sensitive skin and a coarse beard.
Hah - there is no such word in Polish like NACET :D Sounds similiar to "naciąć", which is a version of root word "ciąć", but it is still not a polish word. Most likely it's russian, ukrainian or maybe czech, but i didn't checked that out concretely.
Thanks for your input!
As someone with a Bsc in HR Management and Master's in International Management. ISO 9001 is merely a norm for certification of quality management systems. It is very easy to get the certefication without actually following the norms in practice, just by having documented evidence of following the norm ;) and it has more to do with the quality of management systems rather than quality of the product. Of course having good quality management systems should also help improve quality of products/services but it doesn't really have a strong corelation (specially in those cases where they just want the certificate).
Great content! Thanks :)
Interesting-thanks for sharing.
I have Muhle R89, R41 titanium, R95. The favorite ones: Kai, Feather, Astra green. The one's I am not comfortable with (not bad one's, just not my cup of tea) Gillette Platinum, Rapira Platinum Lux, Derby green
Good stuff-Thanks for sharing!
You didn't say anything about Perma-Sharp by Gillette. Where I class it over Derby and Astra. I didn't tried Feather yet as not long I am shaveing with classic razor, but a lot of comments I found that say Perma-Sharp can equal the Feather blades.
I've always had a good shave with the Perma Sharps-But still love my Feathers! shavenation.com/collections/de-razor-blades
Close up photos of the packaging would have been great
I found that Persona Red and Wilkinson are serviceable, but require several passes-----Good for you with sensitive skin and/or light beards------Wilkinsons have a used blade receptacle in the back, which is a good feature----Persona Blue and Feather are equal---They deliver a smooth quick shave and a smooth face afterwards in half the time of Wilkinson & Persona Red-----Feather, like Wilkinson, have a used blade bank in the dispenser--------Just my two cents and as you mentioned,YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY.
Thanks for sharing!
I am glad I went with old school shaving. Just to save money because razors are ridiculous expensive. I purchased my new razor that is German made and 2 boxes containing 200 blades the brand is Derby Premium, I also purchased a badger shaving brush with a stainless steel cup to lather up my soap or shaving cream of my choice. Guys take this man in the videos advice switch over to this type of shaving
Thanks for sharing Louis-Greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your informative video, Have a question regarding Derby blades, Whats the difference between the Derby Green and Black? I'm using Derby black and they provide a nice smooth clean shave for me.
shavenation.com/collections/derby Different coatings different shaves, like all blades.