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I was wondering if anybody has experience with store brand blades? For example, I know here in Michigan Meijer has their own brand of DE blades. I can't imagine there are many company's that make blades, so they are probably Persona's, right? Or do any of the drug stores(Walgreens,CVS,Riteaid) have blades? I usually get my blades from Maggards, but I am in between orders right now, and need something right now.
red
I don't have any experience with store brand blades, but I did notice yesterday that Walmart has two brands of blades. One was Wilkinson and I can't remember the other. I generally buy my Astra blades from Amazon in the 100 pack.
Wilkinson is a fair blade and won't cause problems for most folks.
~Richard
I tried some Wilkinson blades a while back and really like them, much better than the store brand at CVS which may be Persona. Here is a link where you can pick them up for a very reasonable price if you buy several packs due to how they charge for shipping, you'll have to experiment with different quantities in the Shopping Cart to receive lowest shipping cost;
Wilkinson Classic Sword Double Edge Razor Blades - 5 ea
I like the Wilkinson blades as well. I mainly use Super Iridium and Feathers though.
Store brands were the reason I switched from DE to cartridges 30 something years ago. I didn't know that there were any other kinds of DE blades until I found SRP. Maggards sample pack brought the DE back into my shave life. I'd probably use a rebranded Wilkinson, but if I couldn't identify the brand I'd rather have a beard. YMMV.
I bought DE blades from Dollar General that were made in S. Korea. I suspect they are Dorcos and don't recommend them.
Each store works out their own deal with a manufacturer. You can assume price is the main factor so don't expect top of the line blades with a retailers mark on them.
Checked the nearest walmart, and all they had were the micro touch blades for the as seen on tv razor. I think I am just going to order from Maggards, and have a beard till they get here.Quote:
Originally Posted by LexTac
red
Why not just try them? You were there at the store and likely had them in your hand. Why not buy them and see how they work for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by redtruck
Life is too short to use sub-par blades. I just stay away from "Store" blades.
YMMV.............
Bob,s right , why even mess around when so many good blades are available tc
Walgreens brand are made in Israel (Personas?) which i haven't tried but I've tried Dollar Generals and wilkansons sword which didn't work for me. i wanted to try something i could get locally before ordering on line.
I saw some at my local and was shocked at the price. They had them priced similar to cartridge blades. I could buy 100 blades for what they wanted for just a few. In any case, if you haven't tried Kai you should. They are a tad less sharp than Feather and slightly heavier gauge of steel. I find them to be the perfect balance. But DE blades are highly personal and my favorite might very well be you least.
tintin-PM me your address and I will send you an assortment of "good" blades.
Bob
I am pretty sure the generic blades sold by Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS and A&P are made by the Personna factory, I have used them on occasion and are decent nothing special but worked much better than my experience with say Merkur blades which i thought frankly stunk. Wilkinson Sword Classic is readily available and if I need a pack that bad will buy those.
Here in rural Maine, Walmart doesn't sell DE blades any more, the only place to get store brand are Rite aide or Family Dollar and at these stores only recently. the blades at these stores are most likely Dorcos or what ever blades are made in S. Korea I find that they are not consistent. one pack may shave great and the next bad. I do shave with Personna Reds or Astra SP and these store brands are no match.
TT-Your blades should be there tomorrow or Saturday.
I use mostly Israeli Personna and Feather blades, but recently got a "deal" on some Gillette Black "Super Platinum" blades and they are THE WORST BLADES I've ever touched to my face, other than Merkur, which also stunk.
I realize everyone's face is different, but I've shaved with just about everything and these Gillette just weren't comfortable, even doing my prep like I do when I shave with a SR. One shave and they're done...never really comfortable.