I first joined this site. To educate myself in the ways of using a straight razor.
For 30 years I used my trusty Gillette Fatboy. All of that time. It was loaded with grocery store brand blades. I know many of you cringe thinking about the mediocre quality of my shaves. What was I to know. I made do with canned shave cream also. No frame of reference. My dad had a Fatboy. Worked at Acme markets. So I used what he used.

Curiosity led me to straights. And my total ignorance of them led me here. I have enjoyed the journey immensely. Have been stricken by all of the acquisition disorders to one degree or another.

Now while waiting for my largest to date outlay of money for a Koraat 14 2.0. I decided to see what all the more learned folks on here were talking about. Concerning the myriad of double edge blades available from around the world.
After researching what you guys considered good/great blades. I got a sampler of 15 different blades 2 of each.

First ones I decided to try are Voskhods. They get a good bit of positive reviews. And at $8.00/100 if they work for me. Would be almost TGTBT.

Five shaves in. I can say they are far superior to the generic ones I used for all those years. If any of the other sample blade exceed the ease and comfort of the Voskhods.
I will be even more disappointed in myself for not finding them earlier in my life. And enduring those unenjoyable shaves until finding this site.

It's been fun to revisit my old friend. When I pick my perfect blade. Then I will have a good option for when I choose not to use my straights.
Thanks again to all that post their thoughts and opinions. And help others improve their kit.
Ken.