Russian blades.

So my sample pack of Russian blades arrived today. Any comments on any of these blades? I've heard lots of good things about vohskods but not much about the others.

 

The Rapira PL are among my favorite blades. The Rapira stainless are also good, IMO.

 

Cool I was curious about the platinum lux. Think I will try the gillette rubies first. Haven't heard anything about those

 

All are serviceable, sharp, blades. I can use any of them with adequate results.

 

I have not had a bad experience with any of those blades. That being said, I haven't yet tried the Sputnik or Red & Blue Rapiras.

Of the ones shown, for me, the Ladas are my favorite followed by the Voskhod.
I have found, at least for me, all of these Russian blades tend to be a little harsh at first, probably due to there sharpness, but have a "sweet spot" that is achieved between shaves 3-6

 

I am a big fan of the Ladas and the Swedish Supersteel. The others (other than Gillette Rubie which I have not tried) are also good, but those two are my favorites. As Steve said, they usually take me a shave or two to "break them in" and then they work great for several shaves.

 

Just used a gillette rubie in a red tip super speed and I was very pleased. Plenty sharp and smooth for me as well.

 

Out of all those blades Sputnik is #1, Ladas #2, white box Rapira and Voskhod felt about the same.

 

Only your face can answer your question Case in point: @Norcalnewb likes the Rapira's, to me they were the very worst

 

You are right - blades are a trial and error experience and some don't work and some are great. I happen to really like Rapira. I've tried the Swedish supersteel and the stainless, but not the Platinum lux yet. It's on my list to try.

 

I have a 100 each of Voskhod and Rapira. Main drivers in my DE89, NEW SC and Old Type(s).

 

I've used them all, and I got good results. No complaints. Good blades all.

 

I've been waiting on the very same pack since Dec. 11th

 

There is a thread discussing that pack. I think it's called Russian blade shootout or something similar. I have 3 shaves with a Voskhod, but I haven't tried the others yet. I like the Voskhod though.

 

Another case of, "You gotta ask your face." I didn't really care for the Voskhods. But that's me.

 

Voskhod and Rubies are very good, for me. The others work well too.

 

I ordered 300 Voskhod last year, when they were very cheap. Around $21.50 for 300, shipped. Very reliable, and longer lasting, in all my razors.

 

The only of those I have in bulk r Voskhod. Very good consistent blade for the price.

 

I tried them all and i like many of them. For some reason is the Swedish supersteel better than the others in my Merkur future.

 

Somethings up with that. I ordered mine Jan 12 and got them today.