Parker all metal shavette & japanese feather blades
I have been using Dovo straight razors for the last two years and they shave well for the most part. However as I am of African descent I needed a straight razor blade that can leave a perfect sharp mark when shaving around the hair and beard lines. So I switched to using a Parker all metal 31r shavette and whoa it was absolutely amazing to see the difference . The japanese feather blades are absolutely the sharpest blades I have ever used . They also make scalpel blades and for me as a med student that is impressive. I am so blown away that I have permanently converted to using a shavette over a more traditional straight shave. The Japanese feather blades have such an edge that I knicked my fingers and my face. Because I didn't expect such a sharp edge. If you are looking for an extremely precise shave line or are of African descent I definitely recommend this combination but beware when you shave. These blades are second to none.
Please leave your personal experience if you have tried these blades
These are what we use in Labs
double edge, carbon steel blade
Sharp edges; may be broken in half lengthwise (protect fingers and use eye protection). This is the preferred razor blade for use with the Microslicer™, Vibratome®, and other vibrating blade microtomes.
Length: 42.8mm (1.685")
Cutting Edge Length: 36mm (1.42")
Width: 22mm (.865")
Thickness: 0.127mm (.005")
Actually equally as sharp and thinner than the pro blades:)http://straightrazorpalace.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
Marketing is amazing isn't it. Likewise with the Parker straight all metal is the same because its stainless I can boil mine as well to sterilise it. Sounds like some people are falling for the coca cola pepsi trick within the razor community.
I have ordered some pro blades to test out and I will let you know if they shave better or the same for me.
Peace