I was fortunate enough to find many of the vintage blades at flea markets for next to nothing. I definitely prefer the Wilkinson Sword Light Brigade to the Personna 74. Both are nice, but I don't think either is really any better than currently available Perma-Sharp Super or Gillette Silver Blue blades. I wouldn't mind trying Souplex blades.
Perma Sharp, Rapira, GSB, 7 O'Clock Black, Polsilver SI, Treet Plat and Classic,Kai, Shark Chrome and SS, and Big Ben. Yeah, I know, alot. I plan to eventually just order a pack each and have at it, just haven't gotten around to it yet.
PM me your mailing address, I'll send you a sample of both. I have a lot of both. @Bama Samurai ...you too.
Seems like everyone wants to try Personna 74's so I looked for some on eBay. Whoa! No way I'm paying $7 or $8 per blade. Crazy.
I know, that's why I'd like to try just one. Most people will say it's completely worth it, but I have seen a few who weren't as impressed.
Just ordered some from tryablade.com Going to try Gillette 7 O'clock Yellow, Green, Black and Nacet along with Lord Platinum and Lab Blues. I keep seeing a lot of positives on the Lab Blues and 7'O'Clocks. Nacet and Lord is just curiosity. Next time around probably going to try Iridium and Feather. We'll see.