BEST & WORST Blades for Safety Razor & DE Shaving (Review)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- Discover the Gentleman's Gazette team's favorite Double Edge Razor Blades and identify a quality DE razor blade to help you decide which blade is best for you. gentl.mn/best-de-razor-blades
SHOP THE VIDEO:
→ The Shaving Guide eBook: gentl.mn/the-shaving-guide01
→ Black & White Two-Tone Solid Socks: gentl.mn/black-white-twotone-...
→ Roberto Ugolini - Derby: gentl.mn/derby-roberto-ugolini
GUIDES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS:
→ How to Shave with a Safety Razor: gentl.mn/how-to-shave-de-safe...
→ Why Safety Razors Are Best: gentl.mn/de-is-better
→ Ranking 47 Shoe Brands: gentl.mn/ranking-rtw-dress-sh...
→ Does "Made In" Matter?: gentl.mn/countries-origin-01
VIDEO CREDITS:
→ Script: E.J. Daniels
→ Camera: Chirs Dummer & Graham Zima
→ Editing: Jonathan Oster
→ Visual Supervision: Preston Schlueter
→ MAJ, Inc.
IMAGE CREDITS:
→ Noie.com
Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel!
gentl.mn/youtube
Become a part of the Gentleman's Gazette community - support us on Patreon!
gentl.mn/patron
Want to join our team? Take a look at our open positions!
gentl.mn/work-with-us ________________________________________________________________________
Gentleman's Gazette
gentl.mn/gghomepage-website-1
gentl.mn/gg-shopaccessories-1
Facebook: / gentlemansgazette
Gentleman Quiz: gentl.mn/gentlemansgazette-3m...
00:00 Best DE Razor Blades Introduction
A fine shave is one of the best ways to mentally prepare yourself for anything the day might throw at you. In our opinion, wet shaving with a double-edged razor offers the best possible shaving experience in most cases.
Keep in mind that shaving is a deeply personal experience. “The best” blade will vary based on many factors including shaving routine, hair type, and skin sensitivity.
02:25 Blade Characteristics
Price
Durability & Coatings
Country of Origin
06:20 Important Factors for the Shaving Experience
Hair type
Hair length
Skin Type
Skill level
All of these realities can directly affect which blade you should use, principally as related to the blade’s sharpness. A good, sharp blade is essential for a close shave but sharper is not always better. Practically speaking, appropriate sharpness can also be related directly to skill level.
09:56 DE Razor Blade Brands: Our Assessments
The information in this video was sourced in part from prior blade tests we conducted as part of our comprehensive Shaving Guide. We also sourced more opinions from our followers on social media! We conducted a new round of testing for 8 blade brands.
10:55 1. Astra
12:08 2. BiC
12:37 3. BlueBird
13:07 4. Derby
13:50 5. Feather
15:05 6. Gillette
15:46 7. LORD
16:14 8. Merkur
17:12 9. Mühle
17:58 10. Parker
19:29 11. Personna
20:17 12. Shark
21:03 13. Voskhod
21:56 14. Wilkinson Sword
Does it seem like you’ve got too many options to choose from? Never fear! Samplers allow you to try small selections of multiple brands all at once so you can fully compare them to each other and hone in on what really works for you.
23:21 Which Blades Should You Buy?
If you’ve got Coarse Hair:
→ Feather
→ BlueBird
→ BiC
For Sensitive Skin:
→ Astra
→ Shark
→ Wilkinson Swords
Best Value:
→ BlueBird
→ Astra
Closest Shave:
→ Feather
→ Astra
If you are just starting out your DE shaving journey:
→ Derby
→ Shark
→ Astra
26:05 Conclusion
We’ve explained what makes a great DE razor blade. We hope that you feel empowered to get shaving to see what works for you. To everyone who contributed insight and opinions, we thank you for making this video a cut above!
26:32 Outfit Rundown
#shaving #razor #notsponsored - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I started DE shaving about 3 years ago. I bought a King C. Gillette razor and used the included blades. Unlike 40 years ago when I first started shaving and the only thing around was a DE razor, these blades were comfortable. I then purchased Feather blades and the pack lasted 2 years ( shave about 5 times a week and would say I have an average beard). I did knick myself a few times in the beginning but now all is well. Thanks for the very comprehensive review. I also appreciate someone who knows when to use "fewer" and "less", as you do. Bravo!
Derby for learning, Astra Superior Platinum for a while after that, and now Voskhod. Voskhod required me to learn a new technique-a very light touch with extra passes-even buffing in some areas. I now enjoy a very smooth shave with no irritation with the Voskhod.
I just want to thank you fine gentlemen for these shave videos. You literally changed my life! A couple of years ago I had such a horrible shave with a Harry's razor I couldn't take it anymore. I only shaved once a week, and I got tired of the razor clogging and tugging. I googled different shaving options and your videos came up on my search. I watched your videos why DE razors are better than cartridge, and how to shave with a DE razor. This was all I needed to get started, so thank you so much. I bought a Rockwell 6c, Astra blades, TOBs sandalwood, a synthetic brush, and nivea post shave cream. I never had clogging or tugging problems again, no matter how much hair growth I had. My face also felt amazing after each shave !
This is exactly what I did also. I am a confirmed Rockwell razor man….first the 6C….then a 6S…and finally a T2…..best money I have ever spent. My blades are Feather, Nacet, Astra SP Green, and Voskhod. My shave cream is Proraso and TOBS Sandalwood. Other items are PAA Cube (Ice menthol) pre shave, Nivea post shave, Clubman aftershave (many, many cause they are inexpensive), Fine Ceramics shave bowl, and Simpson T3 synthetic brush. It’s taken me 3 years to finally settle on each of these, but it sure works great for me. That’s what makes this hobby fun….researching various brands until you find your best setup.
If you like the Rockwells, you’ll love the Karve Overlander. I liked it so much better that I ended up selling my Rockwell 6S. Its THAT much better.
@@billjohnsonseattle The Karve Overlander is one of my favorite razors, it is spectacular. For those of you that want a stainless steel razor like the Overlander, but don't like the price. you can buy the TRC stainless steel razor. The stainless steel TRC razor shaves like the Overlander but is much cheaper.
I got a cheap bambaw and im very happy with it. I just had my first shave with it and im smooth as silk. Thanks for the blade suggestions im going to try some Astra blades.
@@benjamingreer1660 yes, green Astra blades are amazing, I'm using them now, and still on my first blade from the pack, after it's 10th use it is still razor-sharp and shaves like new.
For my sensitive skin I use Rapira blades. Since I use them I don't bleed anymore and I get an excellent shave everytime.
I've been using Wilkinson Sword for the last 3 years. I usually get 7 shaves out of the blade. I have sensitive skin and found that the blades works great for it.
Feather blades are super cheap if you know where to get them. I spent about $100 but I haven't bought blades again in 3 years so far.
I kinda agree. The 10 blades pack cost even less than $1 around where I live.
I live in Bangkok anyway, it’s extremely rare to see people using DE razor but luckily the barbers here love them so we got unlimited supply of blades.
The same couldn’t be said for the DE handles though, they are extremely hard to ind and expensive here.
@@thinaphonpetsiri9907try antique stores
@@thinaphonpetsiri9907 there is a risk for fakes, but with Gillette moving production to India and China it could make moves for the fakes to change.
They’re 60 cents per blade if you buy them in a pack of 100. at least in Germany.
I bought 100 Astra superior blades and I honestly can't remember when I bought them and still using that same box 😂
Excellent timing! A true razor blade is next on my Gentleman's shopping list, thank you for the video!
Gentleman's Gazette does such a quality job of creating useful, tasteful and classy videos. Thanks guys.
One I was glad that when I came to the similar conclusion and switched to DE years ago I stumbled on a good brand Derby, and while not anywhere as sharp as the Feathers they are still on the better side of average. And of course as DE blades are so cheap I have about 400 blades left from my first order made years ago.
The other thing that is great to feature is a newer trend with shavers like Leaf Shave and Japanese shavers. They will use a split DE blade (so you break it in half). And you can put the half blades in a multi-blade holder. So as a bald man single DE blade shavers tend to have fixed position heads and are not ideal for head shaving. But with a 3 blade DE head on a spring angle pivot it helps get that easy constant change of angle you need to shave a scalp.
In addition if anyone is interested in straight razors, Japanese Shibimi style razors have become big. They have a straight razor form factor but take a half-DE blade. These are also starting to be used professionally as well as many states have passed heavy sterilization laws on any re-usable blade. So barbers switching to single use straight razors has become an easy alternative.
It did take me a minute to work out what “DE” stood for!
Due to availability, I tend to use Wilkinson Sword. I’ve used BIC before, but didn’t find them to work for me
Been using Astra Superior Platinum for 10+ years now. They are always sharp, and I can get 2-3 shaves out of them during the week, but if I go a few days without shaving, a fresh blade is a must. I cannot imagine using anything other than a DE razor anymore.
im throwing away my blade after EVERY shave. first off hygiene second, because i am sloppy with my shaving routine and as you said. dont shave for a week? reused astras wont do it.
I can use each blade for up to 6 shaves, with 2-3 passes per shave per week. I might be able to use them a bit more, but I wouldn't risk it.
Astra is my go to blade marker, and yet I do get some irritation for some parts of my face. I think I will try feather.
I’m currently using Astra blades. I love them. I’ve also used Feather blades and they were great as well.
@@HarpsDad22Astra is now made in India. Have you tried them yet? I wonder how they compare
Thank you for your slow, careful diction and delivery. You’re perfectly easy to understand. Your advice to get a sampler assortment is the best! I’ve been DE having for 15 years, and I own a Feather All Stainless, a Pils 101NE, and a Merkur Futur adjustable razors. I usually shave every two weeks or so, and the Merkur Futur clears better than the others. The only blades that ever gave me problems were Merkur, Derby, and Dorco blades. I like the Feathers a lot, but their price is more than I need to spend to get a comfortable, close shave. I usually use Treet blades, but I also like Astra. With good preparation, any competently made blade will do, as long as it’s a fresh one (and for me, not a Merkur, Derby, or Dorco blade)!
Very thorough and well presented. Thank you
The Voskhod is favourite
Very informative and well presented video it taught me a lot, thank you.
Excellent video and very comprehensive. I have coarse, curly hair and sensitive skin and I use Feather blades.
When I first started with a DE I had an abundance of Wilkinsons. It ended up being my blade of choice, especially when I was in the Navy and had to shave frequently before getting my shave waiver. My hair is course but my skin is extremely sensitive, and I found even at my height of shaving I could get 4-6 shaves off one blade with usually one time causing irritation, and not always as the blade was getting duller. Now however I usually use what I can find at the store which is Van Der Hagen, which I would not recommend unless you are an extreme beginner. It's not sharp, rarely last more than one shave, and tugs my hair constantly. Yet these days I rarely shave, so I put up with it, because I would just use an electric razor first. If you shaved everyday non-stop, then Van Der Hagen may be a good choice for you.
A really good blade for coarse, hard facial hair is actually Shark Super Chrome, at least in my (long) experience with them. I switched to Sharks after the recommended Derby blades just didn't really hit the spot for me, and I've used them solely since about the age of 21. Glad you gave them a shout out in this video!
I use DERBY extra
I use these too, love ‘em. But be warned anyone who wants to try them, shark stainless steel and shark chrome are two different things. The stainless are technically sharper but overall worse feeling
@@Barjack521
I find his opinions at times contradicting
I have been using Shark for a decade plus and for me there is a lot of tugging after 3 day shadow.
@@Jcc988
That’s because the length of hair is too thick that’s why it tugs
happens to me if I’ve used a blade for 3 weeks
I'd be interested in hearing an update on shaving creams, aftershaves, etc. used by the crew. For example, does Preston still use Proraso?
Stay tuned! 😉
Thank you for a very interesting video!
For my 60 year old steel gray and very coarse stubble I get my best shaves with Lord Silver Star and Gillette Nacet.
Astra Superior Stainless is another favorite
I like my Wilkinson Sword blades. They always last at least 4 shaves, at which point I replace them just because they are so cheap and I’d rather not have to worry about it.
I think they do a pretty good job, although I haven’t tried any others
They are the best.
Thanks for an interesting video!
For a tough beard and sensitive skin I usually use a Mühle R89 razor with a BIC, Feather or Bolzano blade depending on growth. I generally shave every day or every other day and normally get 8 shaves or more per blade.
A good tip for sensitive skin is to use hot water and products on your face but rinse the blade in cold water and try to keep it cold. Cheers!
PS it was nice to see BIC getting a mention - they are sharp, smooth and long lasting.
What a great video love this channel!
Feather is my favorite but I got tired of trying to pry them out of the glued wrapper without getting cut so switched to Astra Green
Very interesting and useful, though I am not old enough to have to shave yet. Once I’m old enough, I’ll have a bunch of great knowledge to start off with. Thank you!
You are in for a treat. Shaving is one of the pleasant joys of being a man.
Just have patience with the learning curve. It’s a real thing.
Im going to try the feather, right now I'm using the Astra and getting razor rash because of too many passes. Keep up the great videos.
Feather is my go-to, coarse hair, and it slices right through with no pulling. I've loved them for years now.
I really like Astra Platinum, Gillette Yellow 7 O’Clock, Derby Extra and Feather blades in my Rockwell 6C (setting 2) and Merkur Futur Style Adjustable between 1.5-2. I have a lot of thin hair and shave roughly every other day. For me I get a close shave with 2 passes and no nicks. I do have sensitive skin and use Poraso White line of shave soap and balm.
I was surprised how much I agreed with your blade assessments in this video. I personally started off shaving with Derby Extra blades because they are easy and forgiving, but I also found them to be very INCONSISTENT. After trying every blade that I could, I now favor the green Astra blades as my go to blade. The quality is very consistent and I normally get 3 to 4 shaves per blade. I also like a brand not discussed here, the Minora blade, for the same reason I like the Astra. One caveat here though. The Astra and Minora blades I like were made in Russia and I believe P & G is shutting down that factory and moving production elsewhere. I recently received a new shipment of Astra blades that were made in India. I can't express how disappointed I was with this. So I bit the bullet and paid extra to get Russian made Astras (I ordered 1000) from Razor Emporium. It was definitely worth it. It is so sad that the world political situation means we won't be able to get the good blades from Russia anymore.
I love the Personna Comfort Coat blades. I also use Perma Sharp blades. 😊
Thank you for the video. I have been conducting my own review of various blades, except I use an entire pack before evaluating each maker.
I rated each brand as follows:
1. Durability - Number of shaves.
2. Quality of shave - a lot of passes is bad.
3. Post shave skin condition - razor bumps.
4. Quality of blade.
5. Packaging quality.
I've reviewed 6 brands so far and of the 6 the top three, in order are.
1. Lord platinum
2. Astra platinum
3. Feather platinum
I still have a lot of various brands to review and since I use an entire pack before judging its going to be a while before I'm done, I have about ten more brands to go.
Thanks again for your video.
all these blades are great and popular, very great review, thank you!
Very informative video!!!!!
Great video!
After two shaves the Feather start pulling hair instead of cutting. The Astra after two shaves they are done. If you shave every day the Shark are great.
Tried about half a dozen different ones, Astra Stainless is my favorite. Also dependant on razor. I had to get a new one and the Astra performed even better than the great shave I was already getting. 8-10 cents a blade on Amazon, can't beat it.
I got a mixed selection of blades from amazon a few years ago. Ten boxes of ten blades. I found Feather to be the best and are my go to blade. Voskhod were also good o firet use but blunt much more quickly.
I use a Merkur 38C razor and Feather blades, but I have been shaving for 68 years, now age 80. Great shave and the razor, though short handled, works well in my hand.
My favorite blades are Personna and Feather I use the Merkur 23c the long handle version
With the popularity of Henson Razors, I'm surprised RK blades are not being reviewd. Would be intereisting to see where the RK's stand amongst the competitors.
I'm in the middle of a sampler. So far the clifton classic and rapira swedish super steel are my favorites.
The intro was quick and seemless this time. Big improvement 👍
Also Preston kinda rocks that beard haha ❤
I like the humor on your channel 😀 And I am a Feather man too.
Very informative video. Have you tried the MY-BLADES platinum or silver blades? Another is the Accuthrive (Personna) Med Prep? Curious as to your reviews.
I've been able to use the Personna Lab Blues in my Henson AL13-M for at least 7 shaves.
19:39 Personna DE “Prep Blades” (used in hospitals for surgical prep) appx 33¢ each. Stainless steel DermaGardTM. I get 3 shaves per blade on my extremely course beard.
Great video. Where did you pick up the feather blades in a cardboard box at 14:35 ? I’m a fan but don’t like the plastic case they come in.
great DE review
Nice video, no mention of Permasharp though? I've recently really started loving them, they provide a great first pass for me if I'm in a hurry. Astra Green is pretty much the perfect "balance" though, comfortable but gives a close shave. Nearly impossible to beat unless you have really coarse hair.
I love to play with different DE blades,
but of course I have ones I prefer,those are KAI and Feather.
KAI is a notch better for me, as efficient as Feather but a smoother shave.
I keep a steady rotation of some 12 blades and various razors..... Like the idea of that Muhle handle and Henson head!
Have been using feather along w/ PROSO pre shave cream for a close shave
Great video, confirms that the feather blades I have been using for years is the right choice for me. My issue is I still have trouble getting a close shave and as my woman comments, I have 5o clock shadow and she comments on how it doesn’t look close after I shave.
Some blades are definitely defective and I have cut myself when not paying attention around the chin area that I struggle with the most. I do find using a scrub on my face once a week helps with the shave for less irritation and a closer shave; but I am still looking for a closer every day shave that I just can’t seem to get.
After a couple of passes with the DE, try a 5 blade Gillette cartridge. I find that after the DE gets rid of most of the hair, the cartridge does not cause the irritation that I used to get, and the shave is BBS.
There are many variables in blade performance, where soap and razor can make a huge difference. Thanks for the video.
While Feather blades don’t like my face, I found that Kai another Japanese brand really deliver a great 3 pass shave. You may want to include them in your next round of testing. Cheers!
Yes blades are definitely a case of your mileage may very. The razor you use can also be a factor. A sharper blade usually goes great with a milder razor and a less aggressive blade with a more aggressive razor. I use a Muhle R89 which is milder so I like sharp blades. My favorites in no order are Kai (almost as sharp as Feather but more comfortable), Rapira Platinum Lux, Gillette Nacets, Personna Comfort Coated. Even probably the most mild Derby blade gives less tugging than a cartridge.
I use Gillette Blues, Personnas and Wilkinson Swords. I may have to try Feathers. Blade longevity pro-tip: dry and flip your blade after each shave. I easily get six shaves per blade this way with a Henson head+handle.
I have tried almost all of these. I agree with most of your comments Presten but two. I too have very sensitive skin but thicker individual hairs. I can work with a feather without irritation and nicks, i tend to stay away from them. Persona blades I loved when i first started due to cheap price and decent cut at the time, but I also will say not my first choice. I use a razor with more blade exposure so that also changes my blade choices. My choices are Gillette Super Premiums, Gelette Blue and Astra Blue as secondary, and Parkers as third. Parkers are amazing but I just preferred the Gillette Super Premiums.
As for my wife whom uses DE mainly for legs and armpits she is new and i may need another set of blades, but she does well with Parker Blades due to the fact leg and armpit hairs tend to be even more course and those areas less sensitive than the face. Feathers would work there to for men whom body shave and for the women of the audiance.
I have several DE razors....
My best combination is an EdwinJagger fully chrome with a Feather blade... for me it works 6 to 7 shaves.
I also like Personna and Astra👍
When i have several combinations in use for fun...
I use a dice🎲 next to each razor for remembering the days i use it
After starting with a tuck of Gillette Nacet blades which are smooth and sharp and are a go to I find myself now gravitating towards Voskhod and Feather razor blades. I had amazing durability with Voskhod but try to replace blades after 2 - 4 shaves instead of seeing how many shaves I can get out of a particular blade. Wilkinson BTW were terrible for me.
I picked up a whole bunch of different blades when I first got my DE razor. My absolute favourite were a brand called Polsilver. Smooth shave, no cuts, no rash. They were discontinued about 5 years ago, and I used my last one maybe 2 years ago. Probably the main reason I have a goatee now.
Have you tried Wizamet Super Iridium blades? They are made on the same machines that made PolSilver blades. Great blades imo.
@@shavingwithpegleg3813was looking for this. The guy who knows what he’s talking about. Cheers.
I’ve been enjoying using Bolzano blades (Italian but I think now made in Egypt). I initially went with Feather but I think they were irritating my skin (too sharp for skin but perfect for my coarse if slow growing hair). May try Feather again after running through my next pack of Bolzano blades based on Preston’s experience
Bolzano are/were made in Germany and....are not that great. German DE blades are not good blades, imo.
I'm a recent convert from cartridges thanks to you and a few other yt creators. So far, it's quite superior indeed! I was impressed with Henson's marketing and fine tolerances of manufacture-so far so good. They come with RK blades with are OK (sorry I'm just not to your punmaster standards, but hey...). I was hoping they'd be in here, but so far, with nothing to compare them to...I am happy with them.
I’ve been using a safety razor since 2021! I like Wilkson Sword Gillette from India, but I’m testing out different blades at moment! I like to use Taylor of old Bond Street shaving Cream !
I just ordered a mühle r89 twist along with mühle blades, I hope to have a good experience with them, I'm new to DE shaving and I heard they were very good but forgiving which is why I went for them, I shave every couple of days so maybe the blades are better as a daily shaver rather than days and days of growth? I enjoyed the video thanks.
The 5 best DE blades ive used are Feather blades, gillette platinum, wizamet blades, permasharp blades and Kai. I recommend these
I started out with mühle blades and they were great to start out with! Once I got more comfortable shaving I moved on the Feathers
feathers tear my throat, I just switched to Astra, no problems so far.
I rotate blades which include Astra Green and Blue, Wilkinson Sword Saloon Pack, and Personna Lab Blue. My favorite blades change with mood but I am finding the Wilkinson and Personna are the best for me. I recently was on a 2 week trip, shaving about 7-8 times and used the same Wilkinson for all the shaves with great results. That is the only time I have ever gotten more than 4 shaves out of any blade. I have used Feather and Kai but don't find much improvement over Personna, Wilkinson or Astra
I agree with Shark be inconsistent. I have used it a few times and found that to be the case with every box.
В видео вы каким станком пользуетесь? Верхняя часть очень похожа на Хэнсон ал13, а вот ручка как от другого станка. Или это другая модель?
I started with some junk the grocery store had, with a Rick Harrison Pawn Stars razor I picked up at Bed Bath and Beyond on a whim to try DE shaving.
Got online and found Feather were considered the sharpest and most deadly blades ever made and ordered a sleeve of 100 from Amazon. Best decision I ever made for blades.
I got a sample pack from Amazon, and I bought 10 Kai blades to try; for me Feather remains king. I’ve upgraded my razor to a hand-me-down slant and a Viking Emperor Augusta adjustable; Feather blades worked with a cheap endorsement razor to more expensive ones.
The best lesson I ever learned for DE shaving my face and scalp - let the weight of the razor do the work and never ever apply presser like most tend to do with a cartridge razor.
Your Personna Platinums also showed the "Comfort Coated" which are the Personna Lab Blues which are better than the Personna Platinums
I have tried 3 blades in my 1 1/2 years of traditional wet shaving. The 3 blades in question are Feather, Gillette Platinum, and Astra SP Green. I started with Astra Green SP and found them to provide a great shave. Sharp but forgiving. My beard is moderate in coarseness and I am prone to irritation on my neck. The Gillette Platinum blade is both sharp and smooth. According to Matt at Razor Emporium, the GP is a blade that is almost as sharp as Feather but smoother. I would agree with that assessment. I bought a tuck of Feather blades and decided to try them in both a Henson AL13 Mild razor and a Karve Overlander; both razors are considered to be mild. There is no doubt that Feather blades are the sharpest blades that I have ever tried and I believe they are the sharpest DE blades available. I received the closest shave without a doubt using the Feather blade. I normally do a 3-pass shave and that is what I did with the Feather. I found that Feather provided an incredibly close shave on my cheeks. I had to be extra careful while shaving my moustache and goatee areas and in fact, I got several weepers. After my shave, it took a while for my neck to "calm down". While there were no visible signs of irritation on my neck, it did feel as though the shave was a little too close. That said, when I try the Feather blade the next time, I will likely do a 2-pass shave plus touch-ups rather than a 3-pass shave. That way, I have less blade time on my face which may reduce the slight irritation on my neck. My favourite blade out of the 3 I have tried is the Gillette Platinum. However, the Feather might become my go-to blade if I can reduce or eliminate the irritation on my neck and prevent weepers from appearing. The lure of the closest shave is very tempting so I am not giving up on Feather blades yet. In the future, can you provide an opinion on the "Perma Sharp" blade which is made by Gillette in Russia? With the war in Ukraine, it is my understanding that production in Russia may be moved to India but I can not confirm this.
I too love Gillette Platinum!
I agree with is 100%. Gillette platinum is the best. Almost as sharp as feather but way smoother. Permasharp gives me an incredible shave 1 time and 1 time only. I Havnt figured out why. Just as good as gillette platinum at a much cheaper cost, however not worth it if i only get 1 shave. Get a whole week out of a gillette platinum.
What razor did Preston use in this video?
I share the views on most of the blades I have tasted (almost all in the video). I always have two razors at hand😎, one with a Feather the other with Astra. Astra for every ocassion, Feather for when I have a few extra minutes.
I have found that Gillette Wilkinson Sword Saloon Pack blades made in India are the perfect all-around blades for use in different razors or if I’m testing a razor I’ve never used before.
Astra user here. Have tried Feather, but with finer hair, Astra has been perfect.
The DE blades rabbit hole. Been there and settled for Personna, best results for me. Feather are simply too aggressive. I wonder what would work in an open comb or twisted shaver.
This is why I have an adjustable razor. I can make any blade work well.... My everyday is a Henson medium razor using Shark super chromes or Astra greens blades along with Cella soap.
Have used something great like feather and something horrible like the bundni branded one (Hamburg cosmetics store).
But when I have to shave often (like Mon to Fri) even a fresh blade every time would have my skin feeling funny.
With electric shaver although not having as good results as DE is much nicer to the skin (if shaven daily)
Hi. I´m new in wet shaving. So i watched this video with interest. Which DE safty razor do you use for sensitive skin?
I tried two dozens of different blades and my favourite is Dorco ST-300/301. Good for at least 4 great shaves. Shark Super Chrome is my backup but I can confirm variations in quality. Astra disappointed. I shave every day, using a Rockwell razor at level 2. Overall I find that lather makes more difference than brand of blade.
Do you have any reviews on the RK brand that Henson uses?
I use Merkur Super Platinun Razors. They are quite expensive, but I often get 5 or more shavings out of one blade
I've been using Derby blades with my safety razor for 5-6 years now (I bought way too many initially, I still have almost 100 blades left) since I first started using that kinda razor. But they always tug at my hairs/skin. I know I have very dense, thick facial hair plus sensitive skin. So I've been thinking I should probably upgrade to a sharper blade. And from what you're saying here I get the impression that maybe Feather will have what I'm looking for. Although being a Swede, I'm attempted to try Parker.
I use Feathers now, too, but I can put in a good word for Tatra from the Czech Republic as a good beginner blade that is pretty smooth and forgiving. I preferred it to Astra.
Tatra blades are actually made in the same factory, which originally used to make Astra blades.
@@obdacz I read that as well, but the Tatra have a different blade feel to me compared to the Astra.
I definitely get more than two shaves out of my double-edge blades because what I do is I immediately clean them off, let them air-dry, and then flip it over and put it back inside of my handle and because I use oil instead of cream, the blade gets to remain slightly oiled
Cleaning the blade makes it last longer for sure! And it only takes a couple of minutes to do.
I usually get ten shaves from my blades. Fewer if i let my beard grow out for a few days.
Blades I get ten shaves from regularly are Shark Platinum and Super Chrome, Astra Green, Gillette Platinum and Silver Blue and Perma-Sharp.
Blades I get a few uses from are Parker, Derby and Treet Platinum blades. But out of those three I think Treet are the sharpest, smoothest shaving blades and have the best consistency. Ive gotten a few super tuggy and even scratchy feeling blades from Parker. Derby is either perfect or almost dull.
For my shavette I prefer the Bic Chromium blades you showed in the video, I want to get a safety razor so I can notice the difference.
Mühle R41 open-comb razor with KAI blades. Shave preparation with oil or paste is essential.
For me the sharper the better as I do not have sensitive skin, and I like the shave to be as close as possible. So Feather is my go to blade brand.
My go to is Dorco ST300. You'd think razors are all the same, but some I get more re-use, while others dull after 2x, and some are crazy sharp. I started with Astra when I was learning, then Derby. Get a test or samples pack if you want to find your blade.
When I bought my actual razor, I got a free pack of 10 different packs of blades, there was a massive difference between each brand. Feather were by far the best - but if you are only shaving occasionally they are too sharp for me, you have to be super used to using them I found.
I have very thick coarse hair and have tried many times to get feathers to work, but no matter how gentle I try it always feel like I am taking a layer of skin with the hair, for me they are just too aggressive for my sensitive skin. I have been using Gillette Silver Blue for a while now and for my face they strike the perfect balance between sharpness and smoothness.
When I started shaving, I just went straight for feather blades, I've got a super thick beard, and I'm not that worried about cutting myself.
What I currently use
Astra Superior Platnum
Treet Platnum
Voskhod
Bic Platnum
Feather (though rarely)
Personna Platnum
I like my Mühle blades, using a R89 I can get 3-5 double pass shaves per blade, with a R96 I can get 7-10 double pass shaves per blade.
I have gotten good service from a Gillette Aristocrat(TTO) or Super Speed (TTO) these are now 60-70 years old now and work great. Just like skin and hair to consider, blade and razor combos can work differently find the combo that works best.
Feathers is the only blade I buy now and have tried most all. Gillette has a new shaving gel, (Rapid Foaming Shave Gel) an it's great, a little pricey though. Go to is still Taylor's of Old Bond Street. I still prefer Parkers short handle butterfly razor, much easier to handle with my course beard.
I have both sensitive skin and coarse hair, and the ONE blade that did the job for me, after trying everything under the sun, was the Wilkinson sword in combination with a feather as-d2. No idea why, but those two I can finally shave comfortably with only a couple of nicks, if that
I have what I would call thick facial hair that grows slowly. Saying that in my area PDX not many places carry DE blades. I started and still use wilkinson sword but I have found VAN DER HAGEN. For myself I like the VAN DER HAGEN because they don't pull hairs as much as the Wilkinson Sword ones do. I do use a VAN DER HAGEN safety razor I like the weight and grip of the handle.
After I shave, I keep my razor blade submerged under water with some dish soap mixed in. This keeps the blade from oxidizing with the air. I was able to comfortably shave with with one Voskhod blade for about 3 weeks and I can easily shave with one Nacet blade for a year. I have tried most of the razor blades in this video and Gillette Nacet blades work best for me.
I guess I must be kind of lucky because I haven't had a problem with any blade. Currently I'm using Treet Platinum. I have Feather, Derby Professional, Gillette Wilkinson Sword, Gillette Nacet and Personna in the blue and yellow box. I haven't tried the Nacet yet. I even tried the cheap Dollar Tree blades and they got the job done. As far as the actual razor I go back and forth between The Leaf Twig and Merkur 34C.