Thread: The right DE

I have the same problem with Sharks. By the second pass I feel the edge pulling more.

I was wondering if they are crappy blades or just me. The merkur blade I used for 2 shaves because I felt at the end of the second shave it was tugging a bit more. I then used a Wilkinson sword for two shaves and it was about the same as the merkur. But the shark was not a very good shave compared to those two. I am going to try to keep a log of how the blades do for me. So far I have a few categories.

Blade used.

Type of passes preformed.

Shaving soap used. It may affect performance it may not.

How the shave feels.

How my face feels immediately afterwards. I think I will add how my face fees through the day but usually after an hour or so my face kinda normalizes no matter what I do to it.

Dose the blade need to be broken in. I'm not sure this is really necessary because after 2 3 shaves it will go in the trash responsibly.

How long the blade lasts.

I am open to suggestions on what to look out for in selecting the right blade.

That's a great idea, I think I'm going to start doing that too!

If you have any ideas on what it means to have the right blade please add to the list. Aside from one day slapping a blade in the razor and shaving while sub consciously judging it the best way IMO is to have a log of what you have used and make that log as you use them.

Hmmm lets think on this. Initial Sharpness Grade I guess, then after 1st pass (WTG), then after 2nd pass (ATG/XTG), Second Shave (Y/N), Second Shave 1, 2, Third Shave 1, 2? Something like that?

I have been listing all the same but noting if it was 1st 2nd 3rd etc on the shaves. What you have is more intuitive I think and adds to grading the blade better.

Hey bro, I'm going to work up an excel spreadsheet over the weekend and I'll post it. Have been down with the flu this past week. BTW...I just tried a Gillette 7 o'clock blade and absolutely hated it. Horrible shave. I'm going to be giving this pack of razors to a friend to try out.