What are your favorite DE blades?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Padron, Oct 25, 2008.

  1. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    There are soo many DE blades out there, what are your favorites?

    I know we will get many different answers, but it nice to see who is using what....... and what works well for them...........:)

    In the past my favorites were:

    Feathers, Israelis and Derby's

    Lately, when I use a DE.... I have been using the Red Personnas and they work pretty nice for me, , they could be sharper but seem pretty smooth.... :)
     
  2. crackstar

    crackstar Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Neale, may I give 3 choices? Sharps, 7 AM's and Nacets!
     
  3. D.irving79

    D.irving79 Gemocrat

    as of right now (in order):

    - swedish gillette
    - polsilver
    - NOS gillette super stainless
    - german wilkinson white label
     
  4. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    Absolutely, love to hear everyone's top blades and what your favorites are :D

    Sorry, hit the wrong button on your original post :o
     
  5. Sailinblues

    Sailinblues Well-Known Member

    Feathers in the Slants
    Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharpedge or Astra Superiors in the Adjustables /HD
    Polsilver in the Open Combs

    I guess I'll be looking for a replacement for the Polsilvers soon :sad023
     
  6. oldfat1

    oldfat1 New Member

    Derby, Israeli, Wilkinson Sword.

    So far but I do love trying new ones, so that may change.
     
  7. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Derby and Feather! :love055
     
  8. NoobShaver

    NoobShaver BGDAAA

    Derby and Israeli Personna.
     
  9. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    Red Pack Personas are my favorites, but I regularly use Feathers and IPs also. Also giving Atra Superiors and Dorko 301s a try.
     
  10. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Sharps and Feathers are my favorites, but I have started trying out some others.

    Red Personnas were pretty good (Thanks, Neale).

    Had my first go with a Treet Blue last night. They didn't seem quite sharp enough for me or my razor or whatever.
     
  11. TG_Charles

    TG_Charles Member

    Just one, Derby.
     
  12. ThePossum

    ThePossum Member

    Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge
    Iridium - Discontinued
    Polsilver - Discontinued
    Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp
    Derby Extras
     
  13. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    About 1/2 way through a sample pack from R&B. So far it's Durasharp Stainless and DORCO 300s. I think I'd put the DORCOs first, since I get 4 shaves form a DORCO and 3 shaves from a Dursharp S. Of course, I haven't tried Cyrstals, Derby, 7'OClocks, Feathers, and many others I'd like to try.

    I'll also say I'm surprised how many people like Sharps and 7am's. I found both blades smooth (not irritating) but not very sharp (several passes to get a decent shave). I'm using them in a mild Superspeed, so I'm guessing the fans of these blades have more agressive razors?
     
  14. harry

    harry New Member

    Gillette silver blue
     
  15. Straight Arrow

    Straight Arrow Active Member

    I like the NOS blades and am very fortunate to be well supplied.

    In no particular order:

    Wilkinson Light Brigade
    Schick Super Chromium
    Schick Plus Platinum
    Gillette Super Stainless (The Spoiler)
    Gillette Platinum Plus
     
  16. MTgrayling

    MTgrayling Rocket Man

    I'm into vintage blades also and the Gillette Thins top my list. The Super Stainless are very nice as well, ignore the Russian Gillette's in the top right of that picture, not good. I've been putting some Schick Platinum Plus through the paces lately and they are good as well. For a modern blade Feather's work well.

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  17. xChris

    xChris Member

    Israeli Personnas

    The only blade that I've bought in bulk. I'm not interested in evaluating additional blades, as I'd rather be using a straight! :D
     
  18. ChargerFan

    ChargerFan New Member

    Currently Feather Platinum Coated. Just ordered some Red Personnas, so we'll see.
     
  19. djwurm

    djwurm New Member

    Red Personna Platnium in my Gillette Super Adj razor and Crystals in my SS red tip so far.. I still have tons to try out with my sample packs.
     

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