Thread: blades

I've been using the sharks and have learned one thing: Change the blade every shave. I dunno if I just have tough whiskers or what but, I tried using the same blade this morning I did yesterday it pulled. At first I thought it was operator error but, changed the blade and had smooth sailing.

I have a Dovo shavette I still use when I travel...
depending on my mood I either use Merkur 1/2 DE or the Dovo/Merkur long blade (more closely emulates a straight which I use almost daily now). Both blades work for me, though I use them a max of 3 times.

Maybe I just got a proverbial "bad" blade out of the box. Honestly, up to this point I had only been using a blade once and tossing it then, I started reading how other guys have been using blades multiple times so, I gave it a go. I'm gonna make an homage towards my local drug store and see if they sell disposable blades to make an assortment purchase.

G'day,

My first day on this forum. I got a 6/8 Dovo and did everything wrong, got bloodied up and sent it for a honing. I just started practicing with a Dreadnought Shavette until I get good at it, then will give the Dovo another try. (It is due back today).

Anywho, I've been using a DE for quite a while and have used many brands of DE blades. FWIW, my favorite is the Wikinson Sword blade. I buy them on ebay and it is pretty inexpensive.

I'm using it in the Shavette, but since someone mentioned that the best in a DE may not be the best in a Shavette, I don't have a way to compare. Just my two cents.

Paul

I've seen the sampler packs online with a myriad of brands. I would really like to patronize a local store for my wares. I tell you what, there are very far and few inbetween stores that sell items for "wet shaving" .

I've tried the top twelve in the survey. This one is my favorite. Just like a smooth KY "Small Batch Bourbon" Rapira - Platinum Lux - $0.40 each - Double Edge Razor Blade

In my case all Gillette blades are very good in shavettes. My personal favourite is Personna Lab Blue and Gillette Dark Platinum.