What should be my next blade from the sample pack?

I recently started wet shaving and bought a sample pack of blades to go with my 34c. I have very thick facial hair and mildly sensitive skin. My first shave with an Astra blade was excellent; so, I used it for my next shave. I want to try a different blade in my sample pack. Thank you for the help.

 

Put them in a bag, shake them up and pull one out at random.

Might not be the answer you are looking for, but that is the point of a sampler pack.

I voted for the Bic, it is one of my favorites .

 

Stick with one while you learn to shave. Jumping from blade to blade will do you no good. kind of like a new driver changing tires all the time...you will not know a good blade yet.

 

I have to agree with @wchnu .

I started sampling blades too soon and it made it difficult to hone my technique.

Stick with the Astras for at least a month or two.

 

Pick one and stick with it for a month. Same thing with soap and brush. Pleasant shaves.. ;-)

p. s. Don't be afraid of the Feather, it a DE blade like all the others..

 

Ditto on the Feather...

 

Thank you for the feedback. I will use the Astra for 30 days as suggested. However, please vote as for what shave #31 should be.

 

Sensitive skin?

BIG BEN.

Thank me later.

 

Feather blades are razor sharp! So are all the others. If you've locked down the idea of sticking with the Astra SP's for a month, by then you'll have developed the skills to handle them. There are subtle differences between the different blades most favored by the Wet Shave community. Most are PTFE (teflon) coated, some have exotic metal plating. There are a few to avoid because of quality issues, mostly Chinese manufactured. The Russian made DE blades as a group are a good place to start sampling. Those Feather Hi-Stainless have a reputation of being harsh on the first shave & smoothing out on 2nd & 3rd use.

A good policy for new guys is "three and out". Many blades begin to loose their edge after three to five shaves. Rather than suffer a bad shave because you don't know if it's starting to dull pitch it. Blades are cheap compared to cartridges. When you find a blade you are happy with and know you're getting a weeks worth of shaves - order a 100 pack. Cost around $12 -$15 and that's a two year supply. You can afford to toss em at three shaves as you develop your razor handling skills.

 

Heck, you might just as well order 4 or 500, get'em while they're hot. J/K but it doesn't hurt anything to have an assortment of blades on hand. For example, I know what works for me, and I know what I like ... Some days I feel like a nut, some days .. not so much. Variety is the spice of life or so I've been told. Shaving's fun and so's variety.

 

You might want to add a few more choices. Just a thought but "The Good Blades" don't all come from the same place. Russia, Israel, Japan, China, USA, India, Pakistan, Germany, England just to name a few places.

 

I agree with the advice to stick with one brand for a while (not just a couple of shaves) to get the feel of it. But once you are ready for the next one, the order really doesn’t matter. Just choose with help from your friends Eenie, Meenie, Miney & Moe.

 

Sample packs are meant to sell blades, not help you get better shaves. Blades don't matter near as much as people pretend they do. Results are mostly dependent upon skill. Consistency helps too. If Astra was excellent, changing seems a little misguided.

 

And let the choir say Amen!
Technique trumps tools, all the time, every time.
A blade is a blade is a blade.
Don't blame the transmission if you burn out the clutch.

 

Welcome, glad you came aboard.

I started DE shaving about 7 months ago.

To learn I used the same razor and blade combo at least 25 to 30 times consecutively.
Also I didn't use a blade to long, you don't want to practice with a dulling blade. Use it 2 or 3 times then change to a new blade. You will get a better feel if the blade is going south later as your razor skills gets better.

Notice I did not put a time to it.
Some shave every other day, some only once a week or so. Some like me may shave 40 to over 45 times a month or in 30 days.
tp

 

These are the blades I have tried and I think it might help you get in the ball park.
Heres's another great link on this site. https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/de-pack-review.56942/page-8

 

FYI went with the Vashkov after staying consistent for 30 days. It was an entirely different experience from the Astras. They were very smooth; but, clearly not as sharp. Also, they were extremely forgiving. I had a bad stroke that would have given me irritation with an Astra; however, no irritation post shave. I may just use these if I am really tired and HAVE to shave in the future. I do prefer the Astras after going back to them today. The next shave I think I will finally grow a pair and use a Feather.

 

I would also recommend the feather. it is one of my favorites I use them in both my DE razor and my shavette.

 

I voted for Gillette platinum since it's my go to now.

 

I have to agree with comments that suggest using one blade for a bit and really learning how that particular blade shaves before moving onto another. Yes it does take more time to go through different blades but in my experience you will learn what blades are great for you or not so great. Astra Superior Platinum is my all time favorite, it wasn't on your list but thats my vote