I've read time and time again that blade sampler packs should be bought, and it does make sense. I will say that no matter what blade I've used, I typically get a BBS shave regardless of which one. Personally, I've found the biggest variable in my DE shaves to be the lather. For example, Taylor of Old Bond Street cream works like a charm, but if I use Dr. Bronner's, it's nick city...with the same blade! Of course that is only one example, but most shaving creams and soaps I've used work well, including Van der Hagen, Williams, Truefitt & Hill, etc. I've got some Razorock coming in next week, so I'm looking forward to adding that to the mix. Please let us know how things improve for you.

-Steve