More aggressive: Different razor - Different blades.

I posted recently that I was less than impressed with Rapira platinum lux. Initially I felt they were as blunt as a butter knife, however I purchased 100 of the blades so a second try was in order. I'm not big on living on the edge so the most aggressive I set my Progress to is about 3. At 3 the Rapira platinum lux felt dull and lifeless so on a whim I took a deep breath and went to 4. The blade woke up and gave me a really nice shave. I wasn't really aware of the extra blade gap because everything was so smooth. Possibly this blade prefers a more aggressive razor - I'm not sure.

Most blades seem to perform adequately in the Progrees but the same blades for me may not work as well in the Slim or the Ideal. Do you have any favourite razor/blade combos that work best for you?

Steve

 

I really like the Platinum Lux in all the razors I have. They have become my go to blade. I have also been trying out the Gillette Silver Blues. While I don't want to judge to early, they don't seem to work quite as well and don't seem to be lasting as many shaves as the PL's.

 

this is why im a big believer in adjustables (especially if new)...you can really find out a lot of things about your shave with a adjustable razor....which is something that can take a lot of time and money....good for you @bald as

 

I also purchased 100 of the Rapira Platinum Lux blades and couldn't be happier with the surface finish I'm getting from these blades with 3-4 shaves per blade.
Currently using the Feather As-D2s as my weapon of choice which is apparently quite the mild razor.
I have also just tried the Rapira Super Stainless blades today and was also quite impressed.

 

I tried the Rapira Lux in my Gillette Fat Boy @6 and got a BBS but needed 3 passes + touchup, Tried it in my Weber PH and got a BBS with 2 passes +touch up, with both shaves I got a little razor burn, it's a good blade but I prefer the Personna Reds, 2 pass and touch up, BBS with all my razors, no burn

 

I am waiting for my from Russia with love sample pack of 6 tucks of different blades . I have heard so many great things, it will be a treat to try them.

 

I like the Lux, it's a nice blade. But I've found that blades perform differently in different razors.

 

When I use my Muhle R41 the only blade that works for me is a Personna Lab Blue.

 

I love my Rapira luxes. They work great in my super adjustable on 9.

 

You may want to take a look at this thread for the overall thematics of aggressive / mild (razors) and sharp / smooth (blades).

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...ild-sharp-or-smooth-a-general-overview.37813/

 

Thanks, a very good read.