The "Which blade is best?" or "I'm new, tell me which blade to buy." thread

Queen of Blades · Nov 30, 2012

Cyanshine said: ↑

Aw man, the thread links don't work anymore :/
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Fixed.

swarden43 · Dec 1, 2012

Queen of Blades said: ↑

Fixed.
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Cyanshine · Dec 1, 2012

Thanks

LGBLST2013 · May 19, 2013

So really it a crap shoot. Try the sample packs and just be patient. Makes sense to me.

Shellbriar · Aug 26, 2013

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As of the time of this writing I've been a member of TSD for right around a year and a half, and this question seems to be one of the most asked newbie questions that I've come across, so in the interest of helping the new wetshaver out, I'll once and for all give the definitive answer right here and now.

The answer to that question is very simple: "I can't answer that!"

Why? Because even though that may seem like a simple question (and it is), the answer is nonexistent, there is no way I can tell you what blade is best for your face.

See how I worded that answer? I said your face, and that's the key!

Your face is the big variable in this question, and since blade brands act differently with every face and whisker type, there is absolutely no way any of the fine members on the board can guarantee which blade brand is for you. Oh sure we can make recommendations about what has worked for us, what we liked or hated, but in the end the choice of blade brand comes down to the mug that looks back at you when you shave, plain and simple.

In fact, this question has been asked and polled so many times, that I've read that some very polite and extraordinarily helpful members are just going to flat out refuse to answer the question anymore.

So the answer to the question really becomes, "Buy a blade sampler pack!", and buy one with as many brands as you can afford. Work your way through them and in the end, or maybe sooner, you'll usually find a brand that works for you.

For further reading I'd recommend Leisureguy's "A disquisition on blade sampler packs".

Looking for blade sampler pack? The Shave Den Shop is now carrying them, along with the stores that are listed in the "Blade Sample Packs" thread.

Below I'll list just a few threads that point out the wildly varying answers to any blade question:

What is Your Current Favorite DE Blade?

Sharper blades

Your worst blade

finding the perfect blade

Help a noob choose blade brand for 1st shave using open comb DE with a poll included.

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Thanks for the pointers!

swarden43 · Mar 19, 2017

Bump.

Edwin Jagger Loyalist · Mar 19, 2017

I'd say find a good cheap blade you like, find a higher end one you like, and try out some of the single edge options.

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RetLEO-07 · Apr 4, 2017

Once you find some blades, I say:
30 Day Rule/Focus
Not only will you find the right razor/blade combo, your technique will improve also.
That is all.

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