03-14-2012, 02:58 PM
I know Blades are very much a YMMV thing But lately My Astra SPs seem a bit harsh / rough and not quite as sharp. could be my skin changing since I wear a hood and paint large trucks in the lovely Texas heat. or perhaps I got a bad lot.
I have a wicked coarse beard with slightly sensitive skin. and was just kind of curios what other folks with EJ DE 89 / 89L are using.
I used to use IP reds but although really smooth just were not sharp enough for me.
Thanks in advance.
Craig.
I have a wicked coarse beard with slightly sensitive skin. and was just kind of curios what other folks with EJ DE 89 / 89L are using.
I used to use IP reds but although really smooth just were not sharp enough for me.
Thanks in advance.
Craig.
03-14-2012, 08:28 PM
Hi Craig -
I would second the recommendation of Perma-Sharps by Emanuel/Oversaturn. Just make sure you get the ones in the cardboard tuck (not in the plastic box).
I would also recommend Personnas for Hospital Use (Also referred to as Personna Preps) and Treet Dura Sharps.
- Murray
I would second the recommendation of Perma-Sharps by Emanuel/Oversaturn. Just make sure you get the ones in the cardboard tuck (not in the plastic box).
I would also recommend Personnas for Hospital Use (Also referred to as Personna Preps) and Treet Dura Sharps.
- Murray
03-15-2012, 01:42 PM
My son and I are huge fans of the Rapira Blades. Smooth, sharp and cheap.
The same company also makes Voshkod.
Another blade that I like a lot is the Supermax Super Platinum.
I like them a lot too. Sharp, smooth and decently priced.
The same company also makes Voshkod.
Another blade that I like a lot is the Supermax Super Platinum.
(03-14-2012, 03:00 PM)oversaturn Wrote: Perma-Sharps (the ones in a cardboard box)Do you mean the Turkish labeled ones (made in St Petersburg)?
I like them a lot too. Sharp, smooth and decently priced.
03-15-2012, 07:30 PM
Craig, I don't know anything about you, so maybe you've already done this... Have you tried a blade sampler yet? Sure, you'll find lots of crappy blades, but you'll find the gems as well.
I've tested close to 30 blades and have found maybe 6-8 that I would buy, so if your standards are as high as mine are for a blade to make the cut, you need a fairly good size sampler to find them.
I don't have the razor you mention, but it's fairly mild isn't it? I've found that the really sharp blades make a mild razor perform up to snuff; Med Preps, Any Gillette blade from Russia but particularly the 7:00 Yellows, Bluebird, Vidyut Supermax, Polsilver, Super Iridiums, in no particular order.
A more aggressive razor will also help to tame a tough beard.
I've tested close to 30 blades and have found maybe 6-8 that I would buy, so if your standards are as high as mine are for a blade to make the cut, you need a fairly good size sampler to find them.
I don't have the razor you mention, but it's fairly mild isn't it? I've found that the really sharp blades make a mild razor perform up to snuff; Med Preps, Any Gillette blade from Russia but particularly the 7:00 Yellows, Bluebird, Vidyut Supermax, Polsilver, Super Iridiums, in no particular order.
A more aggressive razor will also help to tame a tough beard.
03-16-2012, 07:05 AM
Here's what works better for me in the EJ DE 89 - Gillette 7' O clock Blue, Super Iridium, Med Preps, and Voskhod. I have tried others but these seem to work good for me. If you are interested in trying some of these send me a PM and I will Pif you a sample of blades for you to try. I have collected others not mentioned here that may be worth trying.
03-16-2012, 06:06 PM
(03-16-2012, 07:42 AM)Johnny Wrote: Over the years I've used most every blade known to man, and I have settled on one blade for all of my DE razors.
Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue
Okay I am going to have to try these. Johnny's endorsement as the only DE blade he uses is like Moses bringing the stone tables down from the mountain.
PhilNH5
03-16-2012, 06:15 PM
(03-16-2012, 07:42 AM)Johnny Wrote: Over the years I've used most every blade known to man, and I have settled on one blade for all of my DE razors.
Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue
I actually just ordered some of these from Phil over @ Bullgoose shaving supplies to give a shot.
(03-15-2012, 07:30 PM)ShadowsDad Wrote: Craig, I don't know anything about you, so maybe you've already done this... Have you tried a blade sampler yet? Sure, you'll find lots of crappy blades, but you'll find the gems as well.
I've tested close to 30 blades and have found maybe 6-8 that I would buy, so if your standards are as high as mine are for a blade to make the cut, you need a fairly good size sampler to find them.
I don't have the razor you mention, but it's fairly mild isn't it? I've found that the really sharp blades make a mild razor perform up to snuff; Med Preps, Any Gillette blade from Russia but particularly the 7:00 Yellows, Bluebird, Vidyut Supermax, Polsilver, Super Iridiums, in no particular order.
A more aggressive razor will also help to tame a tough beard.
I did try a sampler pack a long time ago but only found a few I liked but they were in a different razor. I really do appreciate your input though.
(03-15-2012, 07:39 PM)celestino Wrote: Gillette 7 o'clock yellows, Super Iridiums work great.
Good luck. The IP blues are very smooth, but not so sharp.
I Have not seen Super Iridiums around for well over a year. Do they still produce them?
03-16-2012, 08:08 PM
(03-16-2012, 06:06 PM)PhilNH5 Wrote:(03-16-2012, 07:42 AM)Johnny Wrote: Over the years I've used most every blade known to man, and I have settled on one blade for all of my DE razors.
Gillette 7 O'Clock Blue
Okay I am going to have to try these. Johnny's endorsement as the only DE blade he uses is like Moses bringing the stone tables down from the mountain.
PhilNH5
I think they are very good blades, but I would put more faith in the stone tables.
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