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    I shave using Super max blue diamond blades are there any blades that are better out there

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    Try a straight...it focusses your mind and makes you think about whats important in life. Its simple...If ya dont think while shaving...you get a cut...Just think
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    Yes there are better blades..Sharks and Feathers

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    And quite a few others , just have to try them blade preference is individual taste. Tc
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    Quote Originally Posted by HaiKarate View Post
    Try a straight...it focusses your mind and makes you think about whats important in life. Its simple...If ya dont think while shaving...you get a cut...Just think
    I do have a straight razor very cheap but I heard it's not that bad of a razor It's a gold dollar which is'nt shave ready but it's getting there takes the hair off my arm.

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    You should order a blade sampler to get a good feel for what works for you. If you're looking for sharp, Feathers are the way to go. If you want forgiving I would recommend Derby Extras.

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    The best hands down for me are Astra blades. Nothing has come close to how smooth they shave. I shave with a shavette on a regular basis. I have six straights, haven't gotten down sharpening on my Norton stones and now need all the bevels reset.

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    Never used a Supermaxx.

    I found, much like DE, a shavette will shave differently with different blades (obviously). And some that I like in a DE I do not like in a shavette.

    I'm partial to Bluebirds in my shavette. But Feathers and Astras both work for me too.

    On the other side: I don't like Derby at all while the 7 O'clock SS (green) last only a single shave before needing to be tossed due to discomfort (though the 7oSS blades work very well in my DE)
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    I've been using Shark half blades on my Parker so far, its shaved the beard well enough.

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    Samplers are an excellent idea. Invest in a few. Select the ones you like best and buy a few more of those brands. You'lol have your favorite blades in no time.
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