Hi Folks, with my fist DE Shave just around the corner, I am wondering which blade I should use out of my sampler. I will have the following blades to pick from: Feather Rapira stainless Astra SP Treet Silver Personna Lab Blue Personna Platinum Dorco ST-301 Dorco Prime Platinum Gillette - 7 0'Clock - Super Stainless Super-Max - Platinum Baili - Super Blue What are your though on which blade I should use for my first shave, and continue using while I learn and and work on improving my technique?
Welcome! I would avoid the Feather for your first shave. They tend to bite as you are learning them, but work great once your technique is solid. I haven't tried the Treet or Baili, but the rest of your blades have all worked for me. I would say pick one and try it. Blades are different for each person, and can also vary for each person from razor to razor.
As Adam said, it varies from person to person. I've even heard of folks starting out with the Feathers and lovin' 'em. Seriously, toss 'em all into a paper bag, shake 'em up, close your eyes and grab one. And with any and all blades, go slow, pay attention, and respect the blade.
My OCD says: Alphabetize them. Keep a record. Keeping in mind that as your technique improves so will your opinion of the blades you use.
^^^ Legitimate excuse to start with the Astra SP, which is probably the blade I would recommend anyways.
This is good advice. The op just enjoy trying all of em and make notes of which ones agree with you and which ones dont. Since your new dont write off the ones you dont like now, tevisit them after some time or in a different razor. Good luck have fun.
I've been using the SP's and they are great. So much so that I think they are setting the bar high and I think the other blades I have won't quite live up to them.We shall see
I'm about to dive into a sampler myself, ill basically try anything but the feather first, and see where it goes!
