Time for a change

[FatBoyFan]

Dear ATG,
I have been using Personna Red blades for years in my old Vikings Blade razor. Back then shaving was a chore. The discovery of Vintage Gillette Adjustable razors and Stirling Soap Company shave soap changed my life forever. I now look forward to shaving!
Now I am trying different blades and have found blades that I much prefer over the Personna blades. Just this week I tried a green label Astra blades that and I just shaved today with a Bolzano blade. I found both far superior to the Personna blades. I have grown tired of the glue left on the Personna blades.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
FBF

 

[TobyC]

German Wilkinson Sword, Feather, those are my top two.

 

[FatBoyFan]

I wish companies would limit their production to one country to make shopping a little easier?

 

[Mike Smart]

Dear ATG,
I have been using Personna Red blades for years in my old Vikings Blade razor. Back then shaving was a chore. The discovery of Vintage Gillette Adjustable razors and Stirling Soap Company shave soap changed my life forever. I now look forward to shaving!
Now I am trying different blades and have found blades that I much prefer over the Personna blades. Just this week I tried a green label Astra blades that and I just shaved today with a Bolzano blade. I found both far superior to the Personna blades. I have grown tired of the glue left on the Personna blades.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
FBF

If you live in the uk i’ll send you an array of blades.
PM your address & i’ll stick a good few in the post.
i can send you blades i like & blades i don’t like & you can make your own mind up

 

[FatBoyFan]

Mike, you are very kind. I live in the ”colony” . I appreciate your offer.
FBF

 

[Zorro]

Green Astra Superior Platinum are loved and derided in equal measure- i happen to love them because they are, to me, a great balance of smoothness and sharpness. Not the sharpest and not the smoothest, but a great blend of both for a terrific everyday shave.

I have just gone back into my stash of them after a few months using Bic Chrome Platinum ( a terrific very sharp + fairly smooth blade )

The joy of this hobby is finding the blade / razor / soap combo that works best with your skin + fur

 

[Mike Smart]

If you live in the uk i’ll send you an array of blades.
PM your address & i’ll stick a good few in the post.
i can send you blades i like & blades i don’t like & you can make your own mind up

I’m sure some of our members in your neck of the woods can help you out.
It would cost me more in shipping than the actual value of blades

 

[FatBoyFan]

I just got a sample blade set on eBay and I am experimenting with them now. Two of each of these blades. Any comments about these blades is appreciated. Bolzano first out of this group I have tried.

 

[FatBoyFan]

This sample pack arrives tomorrow. Any thoughts on them appreciated as well.

 

[Twelvefret]

Speaking of change, consider a Shick injector razor at some stage in your enjoyment.

Also, GEM made nice blade holders as well. The best blades I’ve used are the coated ones designed PTFE.

 

[FatBoyFan]

I actually decided to try an AC razor so I bought a RazoRock V2. I did not care for it so I gave it to a good friend. I have a big enough collection of DE razors to keep me happy for a while even if DE is really not the best platform out there.

 

[FatBoyFan]

I do greatly appreciate all of you for your time and input. As I said this is really new to me as of last Spring.
FBF

 

[Twelvefret]

My interest was more historical. I love old things and enjoyed using 100 year old equipment where blades were readily accessible.

What got me started was discovering that eBay had Schick Krona razors. I remember using the one owned by my grandfather when I was a teen.

 

[FatBoyFan]

That is an awesome memory for sure! Be Well and enjoy those shaves!

 

[TobyC]

Mike, you are very kind. I live in the ”colony” . I appreciate your offer.
FBF

Penal or leper?