When it comes to SE Blades, what is your "go to" brand?

[Douglas_1]

Hey folks,
I have been collecting razors for many years and have a plethora of Single Edge beauties. Thing is, it has only been up till recently I really began digging into them. Granted I gave 'em all a go as I picked them up but never really dedicated enough time to the technique or gave them a chance to Wow me.
Now I find myself revisiting them with a new respect...that said, what are some of your favorites? Also, ever stumble upon some strange brands that have surprised you?

 

[Lord Fatboy]

I prefer the older Cru Butch (what a name), Corrux, Star and Speedway blades - they need cleaned and honed, but Carbon steel is much gentler on my skin.

 

[pj3r]

Carbon steel blades are, IMHO, much smoother and sharper than SS.

But in my 1924 i prefer a SS blade.

 

[R181]

My preferred blade for an SE razor is the Personna GEM stainless steel PTFE coated blades. They are just plain smooth, long lasting and do not rust.

Bob

 

[Douglas_1]

Thanks guys...rust is the enemy for sure! What else we got?

 

[R181]

To be honest, after having tried some other blades and then the Personna ones, I've never bothered with anything else. They ticked all the boxes for me.

Bob

 

[Douglas_1]

To be honest, after having tried some other blades and then the Personna ones, I've never bothered with anything else. They ticked all the boxes for me.

Bob

it's funny how that happens.

 

[matteob]

I just have injector razors with SE blades. I like the Schicks. The personna injector blades are pretty crap I find.

 

[R181]

I just have injector razors with SE blades. I like the Schicks. The personna injector blades are pretty crap I find.

Personna injector blades are all I have tried in my sole injector razor. Have to agree, I did not like them which was a disappointment after liking their GEM blade so much.

Bob

 

[Andymc133]

Only tried gem blades which seem to give a great shave bought mine from connaught shaving

 

[Redrooster]

Another one thats only tried the persona blades in gem form .
There smooth sharp and i get zero irritation useing them so no point really trying others.
Now the feather artist style of blades are totally different it seems depending on the blade you can turn a mild shaver into something more aggressive and vice verca.
Ive not made up my mind on which is my goto blade yet.