Do you use a specific razor to test new blades?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Razor Blade 79, Nov 16, 2014.

  1. Razor Blade 79

    Razor Blade 79 Well-Known Member

    I've got multiple razors and I've noticed that when I test a new blade brand I always use my EJ DE89. If the blade works in my EJ it will generally work very well on all my other razors. Do Any of you have a go to razor to test blades?
     
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  2. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Yes. I go with my EJDE89 aswell.
     
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  3. dbersh

    dbersh Well-Known Member

    Yes. Merkur 34C
     
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  4. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Go big or go home....If you want instant pass or fail results go with the Muhle R41...no mercy...lol.
     
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  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    No. I just use whatever razor I am currently using or will use next.
     
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  6. Razor Blade 79

    Razor Blade 79 Well-Known Member

    The closest I can get to that level of aggression would be my Fatip.
     
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  7. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Same here.
     
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  8. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    +1
     
  9. tuxxdk

    tuxxdk International Penguin of Mystery

    I test the blade in the razor I'm counting on to use it in. Why? Because they all like different blades, so I can't just test one in my Weber and expect it to perform in my Fatboy and vice versa.
     
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  10. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

  11. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

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  12. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    Ball end tech.
     
  13. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    Merkur 15C
     
  14. icemanwbs

    icemanwbs Well-Known Member

    Well, I'm kinda still a newbie but I have several different blades and I generally try the new ones with my slim adjustable first, set on 3.
     
  15. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    As I've chosen my daily razors, at least, as of now(Weber DLC and Cadet OC). I only use these razors to test any new blade. The only blades I will use must work with either or both of these razors.. My latest blade test is a Gillette Silver Blue. I have one in my Cadet OC now and will put one in my Weber when the current blade needs changing.:)
     
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  16. VedderLG

    VedderLG Well-Known Member

    I do both. New blades are tested in Parker 91r. New razors receive a fresh Rapira PL
     
  17. DEfettish

    DEfettish Well-Known Member

    I use my DE89 too.
     
  18. John Beeman

    John Beeman Little chicken in hot water

    I'll try a new blade in any razor but my standard is my Parker 80R
     
  19. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    Merkur 34C HD
     
  20. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    I don't have a specific razor that I won't try a new blade with, but I have a couple that I won't.
     
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