Top 10 Double Edge Safety Razor Blades
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
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In response to many recent requests, Geofatboy presents the Top 10 Most Popular Double Edge Safety Razor Blades during the past year! Click below to purchase these items. Visit ShaveNation.com for all your shaving supplies.
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Addendum: The shave one gets from a double edge razor blade is very subjective, meaning it is based on one's personal experience, feelings, or opinions of a particular blade. This is where YMMV (your mileage may vary) comes into play. I may love a blade and you may not hold the same opinion of it. That's why I thought it best to let the sales approach decide the popularity of the blades rather than give my opinion of it. If a blade is very popular, it likely performs well for a lot of shavers.
Geofatboy,
Well worth to point out and what you should be very proud of;
You are a businessman and your business is shaving products, but not only that, by doing so you inform a lot of men how to shave and what products to use and the most vital point; you educate and inform a younger generation who have not a clue how to shave.
In 2017, I met a new girlfriend, 35 years old and she had never seen a safety razor before she saw mine. She knew about razorblades, but never made the connection to safety razors and had no idea how to use one.
And look at the youngsters born after 2000; they don't even know how use a dial phone. YT have several funny video clips about that.
What I'm trying to say is, by promoting your business and with your YT video clips, you are a goldmine of information for a worldwide audience who want and need information how to shave.
A job indeed very well done!
@@filmtajm35 I second this, I've been using a shavette for the last 7 years or so but learned more, really took my skills to the next level, just by watching Geo over the last couple weeks. Getting a straight razor here soon! Thanks a ton Geo.
I am glad you explained at last because for me number one is Nacet, Astra, perms sharp and the rest don’t really care for specially Fether they are really rough on my skin I guess toooooo sharp but thank you for you video and God bless. 👍🏻
I like the Addendum - all true. Myself, I’ve almost exclusively used the WILKINSON SWORD blades since the early ‘80s, though I do enjoy ASTRA, MERKUR, and especially FEATHER. I started out with an old Greek brand called ASTOR (still manufactured in Greece but now owned by BiC). BTW, είσαι Έλληνας;
For sure my skin is Very sensitive and my Beard is Very hard, like a needle. For me the Blade needs to be Very sharp. If I need to repeat my pass this will hurt my skin, and for these reason I like Feather. Very sharp, not so smooth ( in these case I can feel the Blade cuting) , and Very durable. I Will try Nacet next time.
Now we need a Geofatboy's top ten shaving creams/soaps and aftershaves.
I'm entering the shaving laboratory as we speak!
Since we are going to be entering that subject as well I will go ahead and cast my vote:
Taylor’s Sandlewood for my Shaving Cream.
Proraso Shave Balm with aloe and vitamin E for my after shave product.
We need to do a video on razor bumps and ingrown hair that many of us suffer - even with wet shaving.
I still suffer from irritation sometimes in the neck area. Especially when going across the grain in the neck.
@@dinalobanik2802 Have you tried using tend skin or just uncoated aspirin tablets?
This channel makes me super excited to shave 🪒
Derby Extra's are my all time favorite. Sometimes I can get 7 to 8 smooth quality shaves per blade. I love them !!
I tried Astra for the first time today, and it is just so much better than Voskhods for my face. It just cuts through my whiskers effortlessly. I could feel the difference instantly. I was proper impressed. Good thing I bought a pack of 100 because I'll be using these for the rest of my life.
Excellent blade!
Totally agree. I had a sample pack with most of these blades and the Feather was the best by a long shot. It's sharp as hell and kept its edge for so long that I would eventually swap it just to keep my hardware sanitary.
They are sharp as hell. I am new to de shaving (about 2 months) and started using feather blades. I tried to remove a blade from the rapper and it cut my thumb. Ever since that time, I find myself being overly cautious so that I don’t have a repeat thumb slicing.
😊@@brianbarringer4309
Did you try a Wilkinson Sword blade, as I find it to be better than the Feather?
You can never be disappointed with a Geo fatboy video because at the end he always has a 4 o’clock shadow😄
😂You should see it at 5 o'clock! You Nailed it! Do your write comedy for Conan, Fallon, or Kimmel?
@@geofatboy Just curious, at what time in the day do you actually see and feel your shadow start to grow back?
@@geofatboy I wish I did Geo😂
Astra greens are my favorite, Sharp, smooth and the price is right:)
Agreed. An excellent blade for sure, and nicely priced.
I purchased Bic chrome platinum on Amazon for the same price and I they are much better than Astra I highly recommend.
@@spartan9212 how can you say that when ymmv ??I tried the bics and are horrible for me vs astra.
@@germanshepherd13 I can say that because it's my opinion. If you like the glue covered Astra blades over what I consider the way superior Bic good for you so stop acting like a Gamma male.
Agree. Astra are my personal favourite now. I found them too bitey at first. But now I have more experience they are my weapon of choice. They seem even thinner and more flexible than even Feathers. Even with 3/ 4 days growth of tough stubble. The Astra just glides through it, zero pull and cuts through first time. They are comically cheap to buy as well. I LOVE Astra!
I use the Feather in my Feather ASD2 DE and Derby in Razorine. Derby is less aggressive. Feathers together make for a great shave. Matching equipment to suit your style is also important. Might try other blades but these work so well for me.
This man has it figured out!
@@geofatboy Hi Geo. Thanks I largely have you to thank. Also, I tried to update my review for Razorine on your site as more practice (as you indicated) and the Derby blade makes it work so well. Any way to update?
@@luigig6256 Hi Luigi! If you would like you can just leave a new review: bit.ly/RazorineShavetteSN
Nice…10 quality blades to try based on popularity, without a bunch of subjective description. Thank you for being simple and concise. 😊
i m surprised to see that Bic Chrome and Perma Sharp didn't make it to the top 10 they are very nice blades...ωραίος Γιώργαρε! nice video!
Maybe next year!
The Kai blades are super sharp up there with the Feathers. Maybe even sharper. You call it. Just used one for the first time and satisfied. Use with skill. Starting May 2021, as KAI celebrates 113 years in business. Geofatboy always delivers.
113? Nice! I didn't know they've been around that long...
I'm surprised persona blue label didn't make the list but the feather blades are my go to.
For anyone else that's curious, the wax used to keep paper on the blades can be spread onto the blade itself. I tried this and I've seen zero corrosion after nearly a dozen shaves compared to seeing little rust spots after only a couple.
Geofatboy thank you so much for all your videos. Did my first shave today with a Dovo shavette, after using cartridge razors for 4 years. Only 4 nicks and 40mins! Thank you for showing me the way.
Ive been using astra platinum (green) for years, but i’ve recently switched to derby extra and I’m getting the most comfortable shave ever! Astra was to aggressive for my face.
Go Derby!
Cheers mate. Now l will have to try Derby. You never stop learning with the shaving game.😀?
Very helpful. With all the choices, it gets bewildering. I've tried several, and so far I think the Wilkinson blades work best for me.
Thanks Bob!
As someone with a Bsc in HR Management and Master's in International Management. ISO 9001 is merely a norm for certification of quality management systems. It is very easy to get the certefication without actually following the norms in practice, just by having documented evidence of following the norm ;) and it has more to do with the quality of management systems rather than quality of the product. Of course having good quality management systems should also help improve quality of products/services but it doesn't really have a strong corelation (specially in those cases where they just want the certificate).
Great content! Thanks :)
Interesting-thanks for sharing.
I like Feather blades pretty good, but my favorite blades will always be Tiger Platinum. They're easy on the skin but cut through every hair like butter.
I gotta try those. Thanks for the rec!
Great video. My top 3 are Astra Platinum, Feather then (controversially) Derby Premium. Astra are my favourite. Everyone has their preferences, stubble and skin type. But my personal view is Astra feel the sharpest out of the pack, for the first 2 shaves. Closely followed by Feather which are also damn sharp. The Feather steel feels harder/ tougher though. So 4/ 5 shaves in it does not seem to dull as much (Astra loses in this category). It is a draw probably on this basis between Astra and Feather. Derby greens are kind on skin/ good for newbs, but find pull a little bit on stubble. Derby Premium are still skin kind, but you don't get the pulling on the stubble. Meaning they win an honourable 3rd place. I thought I would bore you all with my choice and rationale😁 Great video Geo👍
Do you find that the feather blades cut through thick stubble with no pull at all? I'm kinda new to de shaving and have only used Gillette and derby blades but they just seem to get hung up no matter how careful I am.
@@pierce5808 Hi Jim Either Feather or Astra should handle thick stubble. Both blades are seriously sharp, I mean super sharp. Recommend you trying a pre shave such as Proraso pre shaving creme. Apply that to a wet face to soften up the stubble and help protect your skin. Then lather up and apply the shave soap on top. 4 passes in different directions should see you right.👍
@@alamore5084 nice, thanks man 👍
Thanks for sharing Al!
I've been using the Gillette 7 o'clock greens and they've been amazing. I decided to try astra SP again today and they were pulling and tugging. I got tired of that crap and opened up a feather and problem solved. I'll definitely be getting a 100 pack of feathers this holiday season.
Feather to the rescue!
I have these 7 on clock greens but haven't tried them yet! What razor do you use them in?
@@davesheppard8797 Merkur 34c. Pretty good combination. I was surprised at how sharp they were.
@@ThaRedPitbull Ah, ok! I have a 34c so I will try the Green 7 o'clock in it. The 34c was my Daily shaver until a year or so ago when I started buying more razors. It's a good solid no nonsense razor. 👍👍
@@davesheppard8797 I agree. I want to get a blackland vector or Gillette fatboy down the road. Let me know how the greens and merkur work for you.
My personal favorite blades are the bolzano superinox blades very underrated. They give a really nice shave
Last week, I put aside my Gillette Fusion 5 razor, and I shaved with a Feather safety razor and Feather blades. I am 72, and the last time I regularly shaved with a safety razor was when I was 14 (Gillette safety razor and Gillette Blue blades.) What a trip down Memory Lane!
Fortunately,I watched Geo before I started shaving! The Gillette Fusion 5 is a forgiving razor. The Feather razor is well-crafted and the blades are as sharp as surgical instruments. But the Feather safety razor, like all safety razors, will not suffer fools who shave in the shower.
Wet shaving with safety razors and badger brushes is ideal for we Baby Boomers who want a good shave at a low cost per shave, and who possess the luxury of time to enjoy lathering and shaving (and occasional application of a styptic pencil on cuts.)
Thanks for sharing. I'm not a fan of shower-shaving. I prefer to stand in front of the mirror and take in the whole process!
Hate going to work wearing bandaids on my face. The always forgiving Voskhod is the best choice. ;-)
Band-Aids or bits of red splotched toilet paper-We've all been there!
I have very sensitive skin, and was using Merkur blades, but I think they were too sharp for me and caused irritation! I tried Derby but still had some irritation. Someone recommended Wilkinson and I’ve had zero irritation since! Glad to see all 3 on this list, but I think Wilkinson are my personal favourite!
Me too! Wilkinson Sword gang represent!
Biggest surprise for me was how popular the voskhod blades are. I have been using them for three years and didn't realise they were a big seller. They work well for me. No cuts or nicks and still sharp enough. Can't use derbys they are just not sharp enough. Haven't tried feather yet.
Voskhod=The pride of Moscow!
Doroco is surprisingly good. Switched to them from Astra and they’re quite a bit sharper and keep an edge longer.
Thanks for the video geo. My skin is quite sensitive, along with very coarse whiskers. Great combination. I am finding the DERBY EXTRA, along with the ASTRA superior platinum do the job. Thanks again for your list. I like we have sample packs.
Thanks for the request Peter!
So where's the car?
Wilkinson Sword are my current favorite blades. Over the years my choices have changed by how my face felt after the shave.
Haha me too! I didn’t expect Wilkinson Sword to become my favorite, but after shaving with them I just love the smoothness and the control and feel. It’s my perfect shave.
yes! they work in everything. it's true what they say: It's not the razor, it's the blade.
Awesome !
My favorite Blades in order of favorite are :
1- Bic Platinum
2- Nacet
3- Derby Extra
Bic-Made in Greece!
@@geofatboy Exactly !
you are expert in this subject !
7oclock yellow in all razors now, great in vintage Gillette's especially. If yellow ever discontinued I'd use Gillette platinum.
I haven't tried the yellows yet. I have tried the greens and they're awesome.
@@ThaRedPitbull yellows are sharp and smooth, always a comfortable and close shave. No reason to try anymore(tried about 6 or 7 blades). As always YMMV.
Stock up on Yellows-just in case!
7oclock are my faves too!
that's all i use 7 o'clock yellows, they perform great in all my de razors
The blades that work best for me are Feather, 2nd Gillette 7 o’clock sharp,3rd Wilkinson sword. I think that the worst value for money is the Merkur blades, I find that they are far too scratchy and not as sharp as the blades that I have mentioned above. Great video Geo. 👍
Interesting-I can relate Vig-I hated Merkur blades for a long time, then recently I tried them again and I got quite a nice shave from them!
I got a sample pack a few days ago, as I am new to safety razor shaving, I just tried the Derby extra blade which was a nice blade. It was on a 2 day stubble.
🙀 thanks guys
Im sorry but Nacet does not mean "cut" in Polish. Otherwise good video as always
Only one I use not listed is Pol-Silver blades... thanks for posting this video!
Great blade!
I think those are discontinued already. I was looking to buy a 100ct. Package. I only see it on ebay for $179 they’re nuts.!!
I know the accepted wisdom is that Feather are the sharpest blade, and this may be true; however, I find that after 4 or 5 shaves the blade needs replacing. Wilkinson Sword on the other hand is no less sharp, but the blade lasts 10 + shaves. If you haven't tried a Wilkinson Sword blade yet I would give them a go.
Yeah that’s why with a Feather I just do two shaves and then put a new one in Personna is longer lasting but still in my opinion doesn’t shave as close as the Feather it’s close between the two but Feather still has the edge over Personna as far as being more comfortable Personna wins
My most favourite choice of blade is the Perma-Sharp. Smooth & sharp, great blade, also made by the P&G Gillette group.
Also a nice blade...
Hi Geo- Great Top 10 Blade video; thank you! My top three are here, Nacet, Feather, and Kai, in that order. I hope you have a great weekend ahead. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
Nice list Mike-Thanks for sharing
Took me a while to work up enough courage to go from the Derby blades that came with my first safety razor, to the Feather blades, however I am glad I did. Thanks geofatboy. (:
Big difference right there!
@@geofatboy Just ordered more Feather blades for my Edwin Jagger safety razor, thanks again for all the work you and your staff do. (:
Great video Geo. You almost make me want to get rid of my beard so that I can enjoy using these blades again!
I wish I could grow a nice beard.
Oh-The Temptation...
I'm currently clean-shaven, but I do grow my beard frequently. You can always make a habit of shaving the tops of your cheeks and your neck. Gotta keep the beard shaped up nicely, otherwise it risks the wolf-man beard look, which is much less attractive!
@@dorkthrone I recently started going clean shaving. Just got tired of messing with my mustache after shaving. I'm a little too anal with trying to get it perfect.
I second the shock for not one mention for Polsilver, I've tried all of the blades on the list and none can hold a candle to Polsilver. My top blades:
Polsilver, 7 o' clock green, permasharp, nacet, gsb blues, personna blues, astra blues, derby premium and dorco prime platinum
True-Polsilver is a great blade!
I learned to de shave with a Wilkinson sword classic. I always keep some around. My local chemist sells 5 packs for 75pence! I recently started using feather and yesterday tried Astra. These are my favourites right now. But I'm going to keep trying about.
Everyone's face/skin is different so I find its just a case of what blade works best for you. I find that some blade and razor combinations work really well. My 3one6 razor and Supershave X blade is a fantastic shave for me. Yet I put that blade in my Feather AS-D2 and as the razor is mild the blade is not nearly so good. I also like Nacet blades in my Outlaw and Braveheart razors.
Dave.
I love Voshkod’s in my 3one6
@@greg6162 Hi Greg, I don't find the 3one6 particularly smooth. I haven't tried a voskhod in it yet, are they smooth in it? I quite like Voskhod blades.
Dave.
Recently tried Astra greens after using Feather, Kai, Persona Red and Persona Blue. Astras lasted longer than all of them, provided a real close and comfortable shave, and were the least expensive. For me, a true no-brainer.
I have recently had the chance to try TREET blades from Pakistan. They come in a hard paper box and each blade is nicely double-wrapped (the double-wrapping can be used to safely dispose of a blade).
They are plain carbon steel, so they are not very sharp and dont get extremely close on each pass. Also the mileage on them is rather low at max. 3 shaves. But they are INCREDIBLY smooth and mild. You can literally do 5-6 passes and you would never know, thus negating their relative lack of sharpness and needing to do more passes. In comparison, a DERBY EXTRA, which I find to be pretty mild as well, is a butchering knife.
I imagine these TREET blades are an excellent choice for beginners, people who absolutely need a mild shave, or for people who are keen to try as many blades as possible :)
Beginners-read this and give it a try! shavenation.com/collections/treet
Thanks for sharing Sanchez!
No surprise to me that Feathers are number one, I am surprised Nacets aren’t higher on the list.
Take what you will, but I think the people that ranked the list don't really like sharp blades, or maybe all the sharp lovers flock to feather. I think nacet is sharper than all the other blades on this list except for feather.
I have heard nothing but good things about the Nacets. I'm looking forward to trying them.
As I said-YMMV
Yes me too! I really like the Nacet blades. I do however use Feather blades in my Feather AS-D2 as the razor is mild. Nacet and Braveheart razor are a good pairing for me and a Supershave X blade and Jagger 3one6 razor are great too. Love the Wilkinson sword blade and the Kai is pretty good. I don't get on very well with the Astra. Maybe I just haven't found the right razor and blade pairing. It's good fun though trying all the different combinations. Stay safe everyone!
Dave.
Yeah I quite enjoy Nacet as well, that's my "go to" blade
Cant disagree. Astra for the price/performance ratio. Feather works great in my tame razors. I really liked the Kai's. I have a spreadsheet for all the blades I've tried. A lot have been discontinued or re branded. Swedish gillettes made in poland and the original polsilver. All good blades.
Thanks for sharing your DE blade experience.
Howdy Geo! Great list with a few of my favorites making the cut. My 1 and 2 are Astra Green and Gillette Nacet.
Take care!
Thanks Brad!
Well i know what I'm getting next 😌
I feel like it matters a lot which blade you are used to shaving with. I started out with the Personna blades and I've gotten very experienced with using that particular blade. Whenever I try something new I just end up with a worse shave since Im using a blade Im not used to.
I`m glad that you are using japanese products. I`m looking at this video from japan. Please use FEATHER from now on!!
Shouldn't matter where it's from-if it's good-we'll use it!
@@geofatboy what do you think of Van Der Hagen blades? A box of 5 came with the safety razor I got and I've cut my neck up bad both times using them. I'm following a warm/hot water on the face & neck, Cremo shave cream, safety razor process going with the grain and even that first pass is cutting my neck up. Is there such a thing as sensitive skin made razor blades? Thanks in advance
@@nickrekietalaw2107 I have sensitive skin as well. The trick i learned is memorize the direction of your hair growth. Very lite pressure (the weight of the razor) is all you need. Slow short strokes. Take your time and love your shave. Pre shave oil is a must. Hope this helps.😎👍🏻
Definitely try different blades. I tried the Feather and they didn't work for me. I love the Astra, they just work great with my 34C. Love the videos.
Just watching you cheers a man up. Purchased some Astra blades to try (only just started shaving with a D.E, 27 years old, bought a Wilkinson Sword D.E for £10)
Thanks Alan! Always gotta be upbeat! I feel its better to spread the sunshine.
@@geofatboy Winter is approaching in Glasgow, Scotland so I'll be extra cold with the menthol balm! Keep up the good work Geo!
After trials and tribulations my favorite combo is Merkur 34c + Wilkinson Sword Classic Blade
Nice setup!
Thanks for sharing. The blades from you list that work best for me are Astra SP and Derby Extra. Others I really like are Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless, Dorco Prime Platinum, Gillette London Bridge, Personna Lab Blue.
I still have a lot more with me that I've not tried out yet. So the list may change. I'm just enjoying the journey.
London Bridge-Hmmm, I've yet to try those.
@@geofatboy Hi Geo. Sent you a PM on Facebook. I'm happy to send you some Gillette London Bridge blades to try out. These are really excellent blades. I've tried over 40 blades and this one is up there with the best.
@@geofatboy is that when it got stuck in the air lol
Hey Geofatboy, how are you doing? I don't know if you know this but for the Gillette Nacet, there is a crocodile on the front because the blade used to be called "Crocodile Nacet." The slogan was that the blades were so sharp they could cut through the crocs hide, which explains the cool graphic. Once i started using them, I stopped feeling tugging and pulling, even with my hair being very coarse.
I'm Great, Thanks! Thank you for this. It's the first really reasonable and believable explanation for NACET that I've heard. How do you know this and how long ago did they switch the name to plain old Nacet?
My *TOP 5* (no order)
Gillette Silver Blue
Gillette Permasharp
Gillette Nacet
Personna Red
Treet Platinum
Treet Platinum is one of my new favorites. Better than Astra, Voskhod and all blades in the same price range.
I've seen you over at Mark Szorady's channel. Nice list. Those Israeli reds are on my wishlist.
Treet platinum is worst.
@@SabyasachiSarkar_ch for you? Okay
@@ThaRedPitbull dude they are so smooth and sharp
Hey geo, great video pretty helpfull. Just one thing. NACET doesnt mean cut in Polish;) believe me im from Poland;) have a great day.
Thanks Konrad! I guess Google translate is sometimes inaccurate...
Derby is my favorite at this point, but Personna and Astra are close seconds. I haven't tried Feather yet.
You gotta work your way up to the Feathers
I keep a small supply of Feathers when I want to take my time and do things really properly. They don't do so well as a daily-driver in my opinion, because they're so sharp they don't tolerate any rush or sloppiness. It'll seem like you did okay, no pain or anything, and then 5 minutes later you need a blood transfusion. You could butcher a cow with a Feather and the cow wouldn't even notice. I like Derby and Dorco red as a daily; they're forgiving. Astra used to be my favorite, but when they changed to the new style (label etched rather than printed) they became total chainsaws.
I tried the Feathers with different razors and heads and its a definitive No for me. And I really wanted to love them. I am a Voskhod user all the way since 2015 and I'm not surprised to see these on the third spot of your sells. Voskhod are relatively unknown. Not too many mentions on blogs and channels (up until recently) but Voskhod users know how good these blades are.
Feathers all the way, no close second
Hell yeah
Sharp-Like a Hattori Hanzo katana sword!
@@geofatboy Or my Momo no saru Katana from Paul Chen!! 😁😁
Dave.
Id like to see norco st300 since they are probably the best bang for your buck. Very cheap, good quality.
I bought a sample pack and just tried Voskhod, the first shave was extremely good, one of the best I had. However, the second was terrible, it has done the job but with nicks. I hope the others like Rapira Platinum Lux, Personna and co will be better. Astra greeen lasted for me about 3-5 shaves
Thanks for the video I purchased the Derby blades and they work a lot better than the blades I use normally.
Nice Rank Geo. My favorites are: Gillete blue Platinum, Feather, Derby Extra, and I am curious about Voskhod, Astra and Gillete Nacet.
Vostok are awezome. Not as harsh as feather but very sharp and smooth. I have sensitive skin and a coarse beard.
This guy has a mob guy feel about him. The Italian accent ain't helping here, but I'm getting serious gandalfini vibes. Like this guy might help me find the best shaving options and then give me subtle hints that if anyone's causing trouble in the neighborhood he'll take care of it.
I love when I read a comment and it makes me smile. Yours did!
Derby Premium, Bluebird, Astra (blue) and Sputnik are awesome 👈👌
Haven't tried Bluebird and Sputnik yet...
VERY informative video. Thank you. Doctor G.W.
My favorites are - Polsilver SI, Feather and BIC Chrome Platinum. I have a pack of Nacet and Personna Platinum (from Germany) that I have to try. I've heard good things about them and I have feeling that i'm going to like them.
Happy I found this vid!
I’ve used Astra SP for about a year and a half. I agree that for the price point, they give outstanding shaves. But lately, I feel like they’ve been a bit inconsistent. Going to try and change it up with some Personna Lab Blues; ought to do the trick!
Thanks for sharing! I hope they aren't messing with the formula again!
@@geofatboy in retrospect, it could also be that my safety razor had too heavy a handle and was far too aggressive for my face; going to cross reference with a good old 34c! 😉
Stay frosty, Geo! Cheers!
I've only tried three DE razor blades to this point . Astra sp 1° place , dorco prime 2°, feather 3° ... I am locking to try next all the Gillette , voskhod , personna platinum and kai . I just use shavette and medium sharpness blades are the best for me .
All great choices!
@@geofatboy yes sir . Have a nice week .
I only shave with my Merkur 37C slant razor with Feather blades and that is all I need!!!!
A Man With a Plan!
@geofatboy - I know ur the Obi-Wan Kenobi of Shaving, but doesn't pay for me to buy all these different razors and stuff. Did that chapter and know what works! Really sucks most of these old, great tallow shave soaps 🧼 are going non-tallow ! Old Tabac was the 💣. Seems like all the things that were good and great are in our rearview mirror 🪞 and not coming back! Really sucks!!! 🤔
Derby Extra's are the BEST!!!!!!!!!
I started out with Feathers but I literally can’t get through a shave without cutting myself lol. Too sharp for me. I switched to the Astra blades and they’ve been fantastic.
I have shark blades for my straight razor and it seams like every one out of two I pick are sharp
Try a different brand
Cool video. I have and or/used most of the blades shown. Personally, and I know this is all subjective, I would place the Derby a little higher up, but it's ok. I noticed that you mentioned the Astra made in Russia. That's true, yet I also have some made in the Czech Republic. BTW, they seem to cut better, and last longer than the Russian ones. Just a little trivia. Thanks Geo, love your videos.
I use Fetaher but my god, Astras are so smooth and sharp. I have NO burn, and unlike Feathers, the first shave of the blade is not too sharp - it’s the best shave. I’d say 4 shaves from a blade. Astra gives zero bumps and it’s hard to make a mistake, but I imagine it can cut badly.
Good info-Thanks for sharing!
great analisis , maybe it will be nice to mention if the blade is mild or agressive , regards from mexico robert
Thanks Robert!
Feathers are the best by far nothing comes close. And even then they can skip over my one day growth around my chin 😢 coz my hair is made of vibranium. But still best by miles.
Interesting... My beard contains Adamantium💥I'm a close relative to Wolverine😂
Vibranium? Does it use batteries?😉
I found that Persona Red and Wilkinson are serviceable, but require several passes-----Good for you with sensitive skin and/or light beards------Wilkinsons have a used blade receptacle in the back, which is a good feature----Persona Blue and Feather are equal---They deliver a smooth quick shave and a smooth face afterwards in half the time of Wilkinson & Persona Red-----Feather, like Wilkinson, have a used blade bank in the dispenser--------Just my two cents and as you mentioned,YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY.
Thanks for sharing!
Rapira blades with r41 works best for my strong beard and sensitive skin
A winning combo!
Hey Geo,
How would you rank these 10 blades based on their sharpness? Kinda curious.
Thanks for all your videos and help in helping everyone get a better shave on! Alex.
Good morning G.
No offense, but I have been using a straight razor for years and I have gotten rid of everything that has Gillette on it.
Their campaign of ‘you can do better’ pushed me to do better, and ditch everything Gillette.
You are not alone.
And not only Gillette.
Everything from P&G is boycotted by a lot of men worldwide because of their very insulting and outright stupid political standpoint.
Another vital reason is; a safety razor with DE blades are far more better than Gillette's overpriced cartridge shaving products.
On a another note; it's nothing wrong with straight razors, but it do take a longer time to shave and maintain them than it takes to shave and maintain a safety razor. Therefore, for me, a safety razor is the way to go.
Yeah I have literally turned looking for the p&g logo into a game. Won't touch any product with it.
I actually liked the commercial. They won me as a customer.
@@post339 Good for you mang. Don't forget to vote.
@@DanShinjo Thanks for the reminder :)
I have Muhle R89, R41 titanium, R95. The favorite ones: Kai, Feather, Astra green. The one's I am not comfortable with (not bad one's, just not my cup of tea) Gillette Platinum, Rapira Platinum Lux, Derby green
Good stuff-Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for another interesting and helpful video. I wonder if you would consider doing a video on this list and indicate in sequential order from least aggressive to most aggressive, or vice versa. Thanks.
Had a great shave with Nacet the other day.
Feather Pro Guard are my favorites
Nice, but Pro Guards are not DE blades. They're for the Artist Club Razors: shavenation.com/collections/feather-shavette-razors
@@geofatboy video for next week...Top ten single edge blades
Hello.Nacet doesn't mean anything in Polish.Thanks for this video geo.Greetings from Poland
I guess Google Translate is incorrect then. I need to find better sources!
The nacet are on par with feather. Except the 2nd shave is much closer due to the coating coming off. I disagree with number 5 pick. Merkur blade sample pack came with my 34c and it was dull out of package.
Thanks for your "sharp" input
All these blades are good I've been a persona blue guy since day 1.
Blue Guy?
i use derby extra blades. they are very good for sensitive and dry skin.
Close up photos of the packaging would have been great
i found when I used the feathers they were WAY too aggressive (very sensitive skin here) and no matter how careful i was I got a nick or two every time. Derby Extra are really the only ones my skin agrees with and still working on the original 100 pack i bought god knows how long ago.
That's why there are sampler packs: shavenation.com/collections/de-sampler-packs
I used feather for a long time, but I can’t handle the aggressiveness anymore. My current favorite are the Wilkinson Sword classics
Thank you
Ive used all of them, for me;
1-feather
2-kai
3-derby
Thanks uploader
Asta is the best bang for the buck and not bad for 2nd place
Astra*
This is true!
It would be nice to say a few things about each blade, for example its sharpness or smoothness.
Impossible to say, because of the simple fact opinions like that are very subjective.
Eg. what's good for me, is not necessarily good for you.
See the addendum at the top
I am glad I went with old school shaving. Just to save money because razors are ridiculous expensive. I purchased my new razor that is German made and 2 boxes containing 200 blades the brand is Derby Premium, I also purchased a badger shaving brush with a stainless steel cup to lather up my soap or shaving cream of my choice. Guys take this man in the videos advice switch over to this type of shaving
Thanks for sharing Louis-Greatly appreciated.
For those who need a TL DV :)
10 - Nacet
9 - Derby
8 - Personna Red ( Israel Made)
7 - Gilette Silver Blue
6 - KAI
5 - Merkur Platinum
4 - Wilkison Sword Classic
3 - Voshkod
2 - Astra
................drum roll please!! or should i say ding ding ding :)
1. Feather
As Geofatboy mentioned, these are not his reviews but entirely based on sales figures from Shave Nation
Thanks For the great content Geo! I just ordered some blades & a razor off your site.