Super-Max Blades

I've just discovered a pack of Super-Max Stainless DE blades that I didn't know I had, and don't recall where I got. They're obviously a few years old. I tried one in a 1938 Gillette Tech, and it was an excellent shave. I'm not a big fan of the very sharp blades, like Feather or some Astra's. I would rather use the less aggressive blades, like Derby or Wilkinson Sword, (I tend to get too many 'weepers' otherwise). This being said, I found the Super-Max to be quite similar to the latter of blades. Anyone else familiar with and/or use these blades, and if so, what are your thoughts on them? Although they're probably classed as a "cheaper" blade, I feel they might be underrated, and if I can find them locally I'll definitely get more of them.

:chapeau

Super Max used to be stocked by Zellers, then Zellers was bought out and converted to Target which conveniently bailed on Canada and left all the stores vacant. I never found them to be particularely smooth myself... typical low cost India made blades in my opinion. Then again, it was all I could get locally for $2 a pack compared to the few packs of Gillettes on the store shelves at over $10 a pack.

They are available, probably from several Canadian resellers, but I have not looked. Brick and mortar sales of DE blades have pretty much ceased in Canada in favor of something with lots of disposable plastic and higher profit margins...... <sigh>

Regards

Christian

SuperMax Platinums are one of my favorite blades. They work really well in every razor I have.
As for finding them locally, I don't know the situation in Canada, but the only blades I tend to find locally are store brand/generic, with the exception of German made Wilkinsons.
Good luck to you. I think your best bet is an online dealer. I checked Fendrihans before posting; they do not carry them on their Canaian site.

I don't use them,,, I'm stuck on Sharks & Feathers,,, but I'm happy.

I pick up vintage DE blades all the time,,, if any Super Max blades are found among them,, I'll ship them North to you.

Thanks Hirlau! Each to his own I guess, but I got 3 good shaves from the 1 blade. Guess I'll keep my eyes open. ;)

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Blade preference cannot be reasoned or predicted very well.
I like blades that most in the wet shaving community loathe, and there are others like me. :).

I couldn't find them for sale in Canada, but a UK dealer had 3 different versions available. Prices are reasonable and when I used them, there was only one kind... perhaps I need to revisit them when I wear out my 30 straight razors! :rofl2:

Regards

Kaptain "So many razors.... so little time" Zero

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Originally Posted by SRNewb

Blade preference cannot be reasoned or predicted very well.
I like blades that most in the wet shaving community loathe, and there are others like me. :).

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This is true for me as well.