Thread: Blade Source?

+1. Still working through my first sampler from West Coast Shaving.

Originally Posted by mischievous

West Coast Shaving, Double Edge Blade Sampler Packs

Try the above link. They have sample packs.

Cheers,
Randy

And last time I looked, Walgreen's (at some sites anyway) carried two house brands, Walgreen's Stainless Steel and ... the other kind. Of course I've forgotten the name. Platinum Chrome, perhaps? Very good blades, I found. I noticed they are marked "Made in USA"--which may well mean, alas, that they are being phased out.

Rich

Thanks Alex perfect timing on this thread I just picked up a Gillette Adjustble Slim....

Dang thing scares me to death, haven't used it yet and the wife told me I am nutz if I even think she is going to try it ....

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Thanks Alex perfect timing on this thread I just picked up a Gillette Adjustble Slim....

Dang thing scares me to death, haven't used it yet and the wife told me I am nutz if I even think she is going to try it ....

I find that very funny coming from a straight shaver! I started with DEs but mostly use a straight now and you have nothing to worry about. Dial it down to 1 or 2 and see how that goes. It's very mild at that setting. I find that 5 or 6 on mine gives about the closeness feel of a straight. The slim is a great razor and one of the best Gillette made. $4 is a great buy as good condition usually go for $25+

Try www.leesrazors.com.

Originally Posted by Tennessee Dave

Try www.leesrazors.com.

I did not have the best of luck with this place. My order was delayed for two months with no communication or explanation despite repeated inquiries. When he did finally respond, he gave no explanation but told me he would make it up to me by sending along extra blades with my razor order. The razor finally showed up but the extra blades never did.
Hopefully, your experience will be different, but I'd pick ebay over this guy, and I don't like ebay.

Originally Posted by rastewart

And last time I looked, Walgreen's (at some sites anyway) carried two house brands, Walgreen's Stainless Steel and ... the other kind. Of course I've forgotten the name. Platinum Chrome, perhaps? Very good blades, I found. I noticed they are marked "Made in USA"--which may well mean, alas, that they are being phased out.

Rich

Hi Rich,
Thanks for jogging my memory about the Walgreens 'house' blades. Some stores will carry the ones that say 'Made in Israel' on the back. It's a little sticker that's been applied, and these are supposed to be the same as the IP (Israeli Personna), which has a very good reputation. Oy, who knew?

Thanks everyone!

Glen, I can't believe you got that for yourself (if that is the case). If so, never talk to me again... until maybe you give it up and just let your wife use it- if she even will.

What can I say Alex it was sitting there next to a whole mess of chipped up straights, it was $4 and looked brand new....
I had this great thought that she might use it, never, ever, try and think what a woman might do