What 3 types of DE blades to go with?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by John, Aug 23, 2010.

  1. John

    John Member

    Hey All,
    As some of you know, I've got a small (but growing) little shave shop in my store here in OKC.
    I've been stocking some vintage DE's and SE's along with my beloved straights. :cool:
    I'm about to the point now, where I would like to carry some of the different DE blades in my shop to give folks a choice when they come in to shop.
    So the question is....What 3 types of blades would you stock?

    Thanks!!
     
  2. Mynorx

    Mynorx New Member

    I like 7 O'clock yellow, Iridium Super, Feather,
     
  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    From a business point of view: Derby, Feather, Astra SP

    From a personal point of view: Astra SP, Dorco ST-301, Shark
     
  4. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    Feather
    Dorco ST-301
    Gillette Super Thin
     
  5. Dridecker

    Dridecker Sherlock

    Brand/Selling Point

    Feather - Super sharp reputation Japanese manufactured.

    Astra Platinum - Popular choice, a touch below Feathers in sharpness, Russian manufactured.

    Personna Platinum Chrome - Milder blade choice, and for those customers that want "Made in the USA".
     
  6. Sodapopjones

    Sodapopjones Well-Known Member

    Pretty much....
     
  7. Reddragon317

    Reddragon317 New Member

    Thus far:

    Feather
    Red Personna (can't find currently)
    Lord (Egyptian version) replaces IRP
    Derby
     
  8. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    :sihns011
     
  9. poppi

    poppi Well-Known Member

    Astra SP's

    Shark SuperChrome

    US Personna's
     
  10. John

    John Member

    thanks for all the replies guys!
    I'm leaning towards the Astra SP's and Shark's for sure.
    I may just start there and then when I have the cash, order in a few others.
    The 7 O'clocks and the Iridium's will probably be the next in line.

    There is only one other small shop that carries wet shaving stuff to any extent.
    They are already carring feathers, so I would rather carry some of the other types and not compete with another small business if possible.
    Besides :D there are just sooooo many choices!
     
  11. glazer1972

    glazer1972 Member

    Super Iridiums for sure.
     
  12. pdlbooboo

    pdlbooboo Member

    your store isn't in ohio is it? i wish there was a store that carries wetshaving supplies near me :(
     
  13. OldAF

    OldAF New Member

    Yup. Oklahoma City, Ohio. :happy102
     
  14. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    Another vote for Super Iridiums...Wish someone carried those in this country...
     
  15. pdlbooboo

    pdlbooboo Member

    honestly it wouldn't surprise me. there is a russia, ohio; a dublin, ohio; a german town, ohio... the list goes on and on
     
  16. parabellum-1975

    parabellum-1975 New Member

    I would suggest Personna Red and Guillette ultra thin..
     
  17. Neuromancer

    Neuromancer Member

    Ditto on the Red Israeli Personna...maybe the Crystal also...
     

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