DE razor blades

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by DaveO, May 25, 2019.

  1. DaveO

    DaveO Active Member

    I didn't see a category for blades on the forum, so I'm posting this here.
    I ordered a sampler pack a few days ago and got 3 blades from 5 different mfrs.
    One of the set of 3 are in plain wrappers with absolutely no labeling on the actual blade.
    Everything was there except the KAI's, so I assume that they are Kai blades. Anyone know if loose Kai blades are labeled in any way?
     
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  2. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Looks like the prosess of elimination is in order.
    Good luck with your sample pack.
    tp
     
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  3. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    The Kai blades I have are in a plain white wrapper.

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  4. DaveO

    DaveO Active Member

    Thank you for the answers. They must be the Kai's like Jluc says. There is no label on the actual blades either.
     
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  5. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Mine came in a sample pack also. Here's a picture from a Google search:
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  6. DaveO

    DaveO Active Member

    Yep. That's what mine look like. Just plain white wrappers and unmarked blades.
     
  7. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    And they are sharper than Feathers. BEWARE.


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  8. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Really!
    Well, well, looks like you just sold me on a package or two.
    Sharper than Feathers?
    Hmmmm.
    thanks
    tp
     
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  9. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    Yep one of my go to Blades.
    Love em in my R41 & 6s.


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  10. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Where do you get yours??
    tp
     
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  11. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Confirming the unmarked nature if Kai blades. I like them in most any DE, and they work in a 1/2 DE shavette, too. The steel is either a little thicker, or it's tempered differently. They feel more stiff than other blades. On par with Feather blades for sharpness. Can't say if I recall them dropping off as quickly on subsequent shaves like Feathers.

    I wouldn't tell a New Shaver not to use them. More caution them that these are very efficient blades. Maybe not as forgiving or smooth as others.
     
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  12. cliffb599

    cliffb599 Well-Known Member

    EBay Amazon Try a Blade. Places like that Google them price them out. Some cheaper than others


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  13. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Amazon 100 for $37 free shipping.

    The mens room barbershop 200 for $60 at thay price range, free shipping.
    First I heard of this place though
    How bout you??

    Paid $40 for 200 feathers, but if they last more than one pass, they would be cheaper.
    tp
     
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  14. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Real sharp eh?
    Thanks!!
    Gonna have to expand my storage space again Rick.
    ;)
    tp
     
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  15. DaveO

    DaveO Active Member

    If the Kai's are sharper than Feathers, I may just try them in my Merkur Futur first instead of my Ikon X3.
     
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  16. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Might try a tuck to see how they serve you Terry. You go through blades quicker than anyone else I know. You do it the right way - shave until they don't "feel" right.
    Not sure I'd say sharper, but Feathers & Kais are in the same ballpark. The Kai just might last me a little longer. I long ago quit counting the number of uses & just change out when they feel dull.
     
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  17. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Funny....
    Never been accused of doing somthing "the right way".
    Just got spoiled by sharp blades, no burn, no blood, you know the deal.
    For years and years I scraped and scraped to get shaved.
    Now, I don't like the pulling or tugging any more.
    Like a little kid that only likes vinilla ice cream.
    I only like sharp blades.
    To tell the truth, some here have helped in my quest to shave well, wonderful people, trumendous help.
    Thanks
    tp
     
  18. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Iv'e ordered from them several times. Never had a bad experience. Not the biggest selection, but great prices on what they do carry.
     
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  19. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Thanls Robert.
    tp
     
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