Feather all the way. I've got thick facial hair and somewhat sensitive skin so with good technique, two passes with a Fatboy set to 6 does a marvelous job.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@MelBacon4 Жыл бұрын
Feathers are my fave.. very sharp, very efficient and even with a slight learning curve is worth the money.
@BillyBanter1002 ай бұрын
Bics are great in the EJ razors. The Feathers are unparalleled. My favourites.
@karasu99 ай бұрын
A THREE MINUTE VIDEO CONTAINING FIVE RAZOR BLADES??? WHAT A DEAL!!!! in all seriousness thank you for making it so short
@greghinthorn4356 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe I'm going to say this I've developed some serious love for dorco blues in any really over the top agressive razor Great shave every time USA personna pretty good too
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg!!
@minionyellow99509 ай бұрын
In my case it is different, because in my country, Ecuador, the blue Dorco blades that I bought have turned out to be bad, but not the red Dorco ones. Considering that they are both the same ST-300 this should not happen; That's why I'm more than sure that the blue Dorco ones sold here are counterfeit blades. And according to videos I have seen on KZbin, this event is widespread in Latin America, not exclusively in my country.
@10floz30minutes5 ай бұрын
Yes but not sure which you mean, "dorco blue". If that means Dorco New Platinum ST300, you may find them sharp and smooth.
@pabdouhar Жыл бұрын
Feather blades for me, I have a very coarse heavy thick beard over my entire face and neck (I have hair growing in places I need 3 mirrors to see), I get 3 comfortable shaves per Feather blade then it tugs and pulls if I try a 4th.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks Pablo. I typically try not to push a blade to it’s limits 3-5 shaves max
@borbelyhaz3212 жыл бұрын
Hey. The nacet used to by my favorite blade but my current favorite is the Gillette wilkinson saloon pack blade. Have a good rest of your weekend
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@albertomolina38682 ай бұрын
I have to so agree. They are wonderful for about $8.50 (100) on Amazon. They surpassed vostoks as my favorite since vostoks doubled in price.
@albertomolina38682 ай бұрын
I so agree because they are wonderful razor blades. They're $8.50 for 100 blades on Amazon. Surpassed Vostoks by a smidge due to price.
@motorockstar837911 ай бұрын
Permasharp is my fav!
@Jack-_-H17 күн бұрын
Russia makes a lot of razor blades, including: Rapira Platinum LUX. BIC Chrome Platinum (Greece) work well for me and my mild DE shaver - Henson AL13. Astra Superior Platinum (Greece) are frequently recommended, I want to try them. Feather (Japan) blades were very sharp for me, they may work for those with thick, dense whiskers.
@ChrisLael Жыл бұрын
I’ve become a huge fan of Nacets. Great, smooth blade - for me. Haven’t found a razor it doesn’t work well in. Closely followed by Personna red. Those are damn nice also.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Smooooooth! I do like Nacets as well. Haven’t tried personna red yet may have to keep my eyes peeled
@ChrisLael Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif I think my next blade purchase will be Personna Med Prep blades. They're supposed to be very smooth and efficient. Just not sure I want to pay $50 for 100 blades! I'm in this to save money, dang it!
@thebrazilianshaver Жыл бұрын
I love voskhod, persona platinum, parker, perma sharp.. starting to like the astra sp a lot!
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I need to try the Parker’s again. Been a few years
@bobleroe38598 ай бұрын
They're all good. My favorite is the Gillette/Wilkinson Sword DE blades made in India, and very inexpensive.
@SmokmasterP Жыл бұрын
Tried the Astra SP in my final razor of this switch from what I normally use. Very good blade. R41 w TOBS Sandalwood. Wonderful shave. Also very excited that the cost per blade is 1/5 of the price I have been paying.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know Paul! It’s a great versatile blade
@robertross856510 ай бұрын
I have tried only 3 DE blades: Astra Green SP, Gillette Platinum, and Feather. Closest shave out of the 3 was Feather. But my favourite out of the 3 is the Gillette Platinum. GP’s are almost as sharp as Feather but smoother.
@eumakant3 ай бұрын
i have curly coarse / thick and hard beard for me bic chrome is smooth and sharp only a little bit less sharp than feather . but feather is not smooth bic is smooth which makes for a amazong shaving experience
@RonnieYates2 жыл бұрын
Gillette silver blues are my baseline standard. Gillette platinums, Nacets if I want a bit more sharpness in a milder razor. Platinum lux if I want to go less sharp which is rare.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Silver blues are great too. I like the Nacets in a few razors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Ronnie
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
Just I wonder if anyone can say which other blades compare to Gillette Silver Blue for sharpness, smoothness, and number of shaves per blade?
@RonnieYates Жыл бұрын
Gillette plats are closest I’ve used
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
@@RonnieYates I am just now trying Gillette Platinum so I am not yet sure myself. ANYBODY ELSE?
@RonnieYates Жыл бұрын
I’ll add that Wizamet - super Iridium is right up there with silver blues.
@jcshaves Жыл бұрын
I’ve only tried 15 different blades but my favorite are the Rapira Platinum Lux. Sharp yet smooth. I like the Astra greens and shaved with them probably a dozen times but I think only once did I not nick myself. Always get a close shave but don’t know why I pretty much always nick myself with them. Worse blade was Ladas. Felt like I used an electric.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Never even heard of Ladas! Yeah some blades out there can be a bit tuggy, and I don’t like that
@Mvendrel Жыл бұрын
I will add the Astra Blue (SS) which are my go to blades and in A-B Sig Solo found he preferred to Astra Green and I concur although still like Astra Green (SP). For a slightly sharper blade just shy of Feather and not as harsh I recommend Gillette Nacet. These out of same St. Petersburg factory as Nacet and multiple other Gillette blades. I am convinced that Feather and Kai blades are just a hair wider (deeper) than most DE blades including those discussed above leading to more blade exposure and a little more blade exposure really contributes to blade feel and efficiency and what most call aggression and even harshness and tendency to wound. In fact blade exposure has a greater contribution to these qualities of “aggression” than does blade gap in isolation or even blade sharpness. I contend this as an opinion supported by many others who analyze razor geometry and its contribution to the mild-aggressive continuum. Henson for example recommends Astra or now RK because of this blade width (depth) concern relative to their close tolerance design. The RK are made in India rather than Russia if that is an issue. I bought a large number of Astra and Nacet blades long before Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine. The factory there is owned by P&G so I’m unsure what buying these blades contributes to Russia per se - certainly less than Russian Vodka or Russian Oil and Gas.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing and the insight. I’m not sure how I feel buying Russian made goods right now. In my limited scope, the goods that are for sale currently in the country have already been paid for. If the store decides to restock, that’s up to them though I guess
@Mvendrel Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif yes I think you’re right on that. P&G is a huge multinational corporation and I’m pretty sure that whether we buy a few “antique technology” blades made at a factory in Russia or not the world will go on pretty much as it has - sadly including the horrors and genocide in Ukraine. In the meantime I’m not buying anything from Russia and I hope that Ukraine prevails as soon as possible for the obvious human reasons. I’ll buy Russian-made blades again after that if I live long enough to use up the ones I already have ;-). I’m mostly a Schick injector user anyway (for about 57 years!) and my favorite blades are Supply Black Label from Seki City, Japan. I will also admit I like the Gillette Skin Guard on a metal Parker handle and I feel guilty enough making micro-plastic-trash with those cartridges. I did drink Stoli but it’ll be 20 years in October that I’ve not drunk alcohol. So it goes. . .
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks and I 100% agree. What’s happening in Ukraine is ridiculous, sad, and over the top savage. Seems like it’s moving in the right direction right now at least
@shootintheshave2 жыл бұрын
Good list of choices Greg! Have a good weekend! -Josh
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh
@mayurpatel29012 жыл бұрын
I used to use the Bics years ago but recently went back to them and they were unusable. I thought I might have gotten a bad blade but the second was as bad as the first. Permasharp was a dream for me but I generally don't like to pay for premium blades.
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
and you are not the only one. Tugs and Scrapes. POOR cutting.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I find them tuggy too. Some people swear by them though 🤷 I swear because of them lol
@minionyellow99509 ай бұрын
It is said a lot that Bic have poor quality control and that whether you get a good or bad package is a lottery. Fortunately it hasn't happened to me yet.
@MichaelSchinella Жыл бұрын
My go to top 5 blades are Perma Sharps, Gillette Platinums, Voskhod & Gillette Wilkinson Swords
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I need to try the Wilkinson sword blades again. Thanks for the recommendation
@jasonnyc2006 Жыл бұрын
@shavingwithgreg I'm really loving the Astra Blue blades with my Bali 3 PCS Razor. Awesome video that's straight to the point.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
The astra blues are phenomenal too
@melocchisinatra80932 жыл бұрын
Astra green and Derby! The Derby really surprised me. A very decent blade not dull at all like their reputation. The ones I got are even sharper than the Astras although not as smooth and very long lived. Maybe my favorite blade now. We will see.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for the recommendation
@charlespreiss34262 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of the reputation derby gets is because they come with a lot of razors and not having good technique leads to bad shaves. Also some of the derby’s that people don’t like are old stock before they upgraded the equipment. Get the ten blade tuck with a blue card in it to avoid old stock. Also the USTA blade by derby is good to.
@melocchisinatra80932 жыл бұрын
@@charlespreiss3426 You are right. I also think that beginners dull the blades by wiping them carelessly. I have heard the USTAS are even sharper. Can’t wait to try those out!
@corycg96245 ай бұрын
My 2 favorites are of course the Feather blades and Personna blades
@eumakant3 ай бұрын
what is your hair type are you talking about personna made in usa ?
@trentv54562 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greggy!! Never tried the Treets! Adding that to my inbox. Going to try this with a mild safety razor first Merkur 34C to see how it compares to the less popular blades I bought at Target!🤣
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Haha nice Trent! Let me know how you like them.
@bogbel1 Жыл бұрын
Feathers in my LeafTwig. Perfect combo for me.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
🌭🌭🌭
@Spongelebob Жыл бұрын
Nacets, Voskhods and Wilkinson Sword are some of my faves
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
🤙 nice
@keithosmond57302 жыл бұрын
I used the Astras as my go-to blade for testing new razors for quite some time, until I ran out (not buying Russian blades again until they are out of Ukraine). The Treet blacks are only good for one or two shaves, and even on those two shaves aren't all that great for me. YMMV, but once my pack is gone I won't be buying more. I do like the BiCs; haven't tried the Rapiras yet (I have a pack in my untried stack, bought before the invasion). Agree with you about the Feathers. My favourite at the moment are the Dorco Primes. Sharp, smooth AND long lasting; most blades I can get four decent shaves from, but can take a Prime to six.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience. I hear ya with the non Russian purchases and understand your position. There are a lot of other blades out there for sure
@awolf913 Жыл бұрын
Feather blades are my favourite.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Sweet! What razors do you use it in?
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
Amazing how different people will either like or hate a particular blade product. Most on-youtube reports are that Rapira Platinum Lux are their favorite; but for me, always give too much irritation both during shave and post-shave.
@chrislj28902 жыл бұрын
I like the Astra Greens also, along with Feather, Nacet, Perma-Sharp and Derby Extra. For the last three weeks I've used Dorco Trident, Prime, and ST300 blades in that order in my PAA Copper Ascension Twist DOC and gotten great results with all three. Today I start a new week and I'm thinking of going with a Shark which I used once and liked. The best way to experiment is to get a variety pack from Amazon and try them in the same razor to reduce variables.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
I agree a variety pack is another great place to start too. Thinning down the herd though might be more beneficial
@chrislj28902 жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif Yes, that's why I've been using the same razor for over a month now and I need to get rid of most of the others.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
I’m close to the same boat as you
@jmw39382 жыл бұрын
@@chrislj2890 The Razorock SLOC is an excellent razor too. I’d love to buy a Copper Ascension Twist, but they never seem to be in stock… Oh well 🤷♂️
@chrislj28902 жыл бұрын
@@jmw3938 I was the same trying to get a Copper, but I got on their notification list and when it showed up on my phone at work I jumped on it. I've found that for hot items if I wait until I get home from work I usually lose out, which is highly irritating.
@HardyBunster6 ай бұрын
The Leaf Twig is the only razor from which I have experienced the marvellous Feather blade. It chops me up in my other razors. 🤷♂️
@jamesd.42232 жыл бұрын
Great quick vid on blades Greg. I agree BIC's just don't work for me, regardless of razor. However, I have other blades that I don't prefer that work well in some razors. Also...the # 6. 😆
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thanks for sharing.
@randelrobbins1408 Жыл бұрын
My favorite so far is Bic Chrome Platinum. The first shave isn't the best, but subsequent shaves are lovely. I feel like the Chrome Platinums peak at about shave number 5 and they diminish slowly after that. I'm currently on my 10th shave for a Chrome Platinum blade and I would say that the shaving is still better than the first shave.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
WHOA! TEN SHAVES??? It's tough knowing that you have to get subpar shaves in order to get good shaves ( in my opinion) But I'll give it a shot. Thanks,
@randelrobbins1408 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif Hahaha! I hear you. It just needs some time in the razor to get some of the coating off the edge. Another note is this: I vigorously blow off the razor blade before it dries so that no mineral deposits can cling to the edge. I learned that trick from a doctor of metallurgy who wrote an article about what those shaving razor blades. Sadly, that metallurgist has not yet discovered safety razors and apparently has very resilient skin, because he did the experiments on Mach 3 cartridges.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
@@randelrobbins1408 blow them off? With like canned air or your mouth? Thanks
@randelrobbins1408 Жыл бұрын
I just blow it off with my breath and pretend like I'm an air compressor! 😆. Canned air would work well too. I just try to do it right after I'm done with the razor so I don't let any water dry on there while I'm doing my aftershave routine.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
@@randelrobbins1408 nice! So gotta make the psssssssssst sound for most effective results 👍
@laxus8172 Жыл бұрын
Astra superior stainless (blue), Personna platinum (Israel), Nacet, bic chrome. All for 6s with plate 4 or 5
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad you like the Bic Chromes. I do like the personnas as well! Thanks for sharing, have a great time on your face 👍
Thanks for the great info! Currently, I enjoy Derby Premium blades in my Rex Envoy for an efficient and smooth shave. Likewise, I get good results with Voskhod blades in my Emperor Meiji adjustable set to a mild setting, or in my Henson AL13.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Oh nice! Thanks for sharing. It’s cool to see everyone’s preferences are completely different 🤠
@VikingRasbornStrong Жыл бұрын
thanks Greg. Loving the Astra blades; Feather where just too sharp for my med facial hairs. best shave of my life with your insight. (yes my wife just smiles at my new hobby but loves the results...) cheers
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad the wife just smiles for you. Mine kinda makes fun of me now 😂
@DavidV44442 жыл бұрын
For me, Wizamet, Nacet, TREET(Platinum and Carbon), Personna Lab Blue (USA), Astra!
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Nice line up. Thanks for sharing!!
@azeQify Жыл бұрын
Yep YMMV definitely applies to razor blades the best. I tend to like and use the sharper blades since im just head shaving or neck shaving after lining up the beard. 1. Perma-Sharp 2. BIC (even after the 3rd head shave so extremely sharp its insane) 3. Nacet 4. Feather (fresh definitely the sharpest but I think the price is actually too high and I was disappointed when I first tried them) 5. Gillette Super Platinum
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
BABAZ, some people find Feather to be both sharp AND SMOOTH, and can get more than 10 shaves on a blade with each (for face-shaves).
@azeQify Жыл бұрын
@@10floz30minutes I have no problem with their smoothness I just think they are the best on the first shave as they loose sharpness already on the second pass. And when you do head shaves you notice that way more clearly. Already saw two charts with people testing them with the bess tester and they lost sharpness on the second shave for them as well where other blades gain sharpness. So the price is not worth it for me
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
@@azeQify I have found better results with Feather than has been reported. No way to change that. The only way to try to, would be I should try a couple more Feather blades and just HOPE they do poorly.
@azeQify Жыл бұрын
@@10floz30minutes YMMV as always :)
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Feathers are pricey. I don’t use them often so nice to have them in the den.
@Hotrob_J2 жыл бұрын
I like Bolzano, but they're expensive where I'm at (about $30 per hundred). I also like Lord Platinum, but when I actually bought a batch I find they're not super consistent, sometimes I get a great shave and sometimes my face is raw. I ended up going back to the Voskhod blades - minimal irritation and baby smooth every time. Favorite number is 27.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Voshkods are great. I haven’t restocked them though. They remind me of the Rapiras too
@kbastean922 жыл бұрын
I have tried about 20 or so different blades in my quest for the "best for me" blade. The only ones that give me smooth shaves consistently are PTFE coated ones, particularly Gillette Silver Blues, Wilkinson Sword Classic, and Lord Extra (only the first shave). Working through a PTFE sampler now to see if any others are winners. Funnily enough Vokshods don't work.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I do like voshkods (I’ve been out of them for a while though and haven’t bought anymore) thanks for sharing your experience
@tonyhicks25032 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I'm being stoopid: what's PTFE? Bet it's got something to do with platinum and Teflon. Suppose I could just google it.
@tonyhicks25032 жыл бұрын
Polytetrafluoroethylene. I googled it. Ahhhh, Teflon. Got it. 😉
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Obviously it’s Polytetrafluoroethylene 😂 (I googled it too)
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
@@tonyhicks2503 but yeah Teflon
@davidgay6685 Жыл бұрын
Wilkinson is my go to blade. Only razor I use a Feather in, is my Feather. I can’t say I care for Astra much. They just didn’t suit me. Those black Treets look funky. I enjoy your videos Thanks.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks David. I should try the Wilkinson again
@davidgay6685 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif I found 50 of the black carbon Treets on Amazon for $12.00. I really like them. Nice shave and no nicks. I just wonder how many shaves they are good for and how susceptible to rust they will be. But nice shave. Put it in an Edwin Jagger 3d.
@carlp53512 жыл бұрын
Great video. My top blades currently is Merkur Platinum, Gillette Black Super Platinum, Lord Platinum and PAA Strangelet
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carl. I need to go back to the strangelets. I wasn’t super happy with their initial performance, but will give them another go…for you 👍
@ryanhoeven782618 сағат бұрын
the astra ss blues are sharper and not as mild than the astra sp greens ya?
@Kenoji8 Жыл бұрын
Nice list, man! I've tested so many blades over these past 6-8 months, my head has spun around the world twice, lol. I will also side with your choice of the Rapira Platinum Lux blades, as those are the ones to beat so far out of everything I've tried. I cannot use Astras or Gillettes (Silver Blue nor Platinum), though; as much as I've tried to use those, I think either my hair or skin is just too rough for those blades and I get chewed up a tad on later passes even with careful usage. I think they are just too mild for me. On the other end of the spectrum, however, those Feathers are so sharp that I have to actually take my time with a shave, even with the Game Changer .86 SB plate...and that razor is fairly slightly mild to low-mid aggressive. My bread and butters so far would be: 1) Rapira Platinum Lux 2) Perma-Sharp 3) Dorco Prime Platinum 4) Personna Red 5) Voskhod And keep in mind, these are all very close, but the Rapira is just effortless to use for me. I have yet to try some other blades (like the Rapira Super Stainless, Super Iridium, Gillette Nacet, and Trig), but I'm going to get around to them at some point! 😊
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
It’s interesting to see which razors people find tuggy. But yeah our skin and hair are all a little bit different. Thanks for sharing your insight too
@shavinginjapan Жыл бұрын
I only have three blades… personna platinum blue Voskhod Rockwell stainless Shaving for almost a year… and for the first 1/2 of my journey I used personna Until I got Voskhod… I haven’t looked back
@coachtj4486Күн бұрын
Love the content, and it's a solid set, Greg, but now, just a year later, I think it's in need of an update, since: (a) Astra's moved to India == not the same as they were, and (b) Rapira Plat Lux are discontinued. (Basically all RU blades are probably going to be hard to find in the West.) It's now September 2024 -- what would your *new picks* be?
@sunnydey405 Жыл бұрын
My go to blade is Wilkinson sword Indian.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
nice!!
@eumakant3 ай бұрын
yes they are not bad good balance, try BIC if you can its even better . i like 7 o clock blacks and green they are also ok
@JMac. Жыл бұрын
A nice list for sure!! Haven’t tried the treets yet, but I think I have a tuck or two of them somewhere. Have a great weekend bud!
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks JMAC!
@JMac. Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif you’re welcome!
@adamgmoney26058 ай бұрын
Bic is said to be identical bar the ink to astra green is this true
@Leenunes007 Жыл бұрын
I love the Bics in the Edwin Jagger DE89 and Gillette adjustables. They're a little pricey, but I've read that they're sold in Greece as the Bic Astor in a red package, and outside of Greece as Chrome Platinum in yellow (they're made in Greece). The Astors are $4.50 cheaper on eBay. They're really great toward the end of the first shave and fantastic on day 2. ...but I really don't know why they make any other blades but Nacet. They're my version of your Astras.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee. The Nacets are great too.
@dsanchez9703 Жыл бұрын
Brother, gillette platinums, Wizamet and Perma Sharp feel like magic on me
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Nice! Is brother a blade or were you calling my brother à la hulk hogan?
@dsanchez9703 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif 😁, calling you brother bro!👍
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
🤝
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
Feather Hi-Stainless is the 'best' one on the list, because for maybe 14 shaves in a mild razor, good results. SHARP and smooth-enough.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Whoa! 14 shaves!!! I usually change every three to five no matter what
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif (I would fear telling anyone how many excellent shaves with usually less than "light irritation" I had with Gillette Silver Blue sample blade).
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Haha! I have heard tales of people trying to get 100 shaves out of a razor blade before
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif Something I do is try different sample blades to see how many shaves I can do with each of them. I always want to find what is the most shaves for each blade. I can make this discussion much longer but I will not; instead, I will just say that the most number of shave I made on a blade for 33, for one particular Wizamet Super Iridium sample.
@burhanbudak6041 Жыл бұрын
Feather to sharp, Derby to dull, Astra SP just right in the middle.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@albertmeijer9905 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t realize how many blades are coming from Russia and Turkey… so as long as Russia is Ukraine I refuse to buy or use anything Russian and since my wife is Armenian I refuse to buy or use anything from Turkey. But I like the Merkur blades and they work well for me. Will also go and try Tiger, Feather, Timor and anything else not coming from Russia or Turkey
@lowelldueck3096 Жыл бұрын
Henson sells RK blades from India. The BIC blades are from Greece.
@ivankolybabyuk1814 Жыл бұрын
I have recently tried Kai blades. They feel like sharper Winkinson blades. The blade is much thicker compared to Feathers and thus I cut myself more often. Still there is this something about Kai blades that gives me tummy butterflies as no other blade can during shaving with my Muehle Rocca.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Ivan. Next blade reorder I may have to try these 👍
@eumakant3 ай бұрын
winkinson from India or germany ?
@beyproctor76732 жыл бұрын
Great list. My list definitely includes the Astra Superior Platinum and Feather. On your recommendation I will be getting some Treet black beauties! Thank you.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Nice! Because they’re carbon steel you do want to take them out of the razor when done or you’ll wind up with some rust spot stains (you can just wipe that off though)
@beyproctor7673 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif thanks for the tip. I will be removing them. I love carbon steel knives for their edge retention so I will be interested to see what these blades are like. Interestingly, I always remove the blade from my razors for this reason. I have seen plenty of stainless steel rust in my time including in a de razor that was not mine. Since I rotate through my razors for no particular reason I figure it’s the smart thing to do.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
@@beyproctor7673 nice! Glad to help. I haven’t tried a carbon steel knife before any recommendations?
@mattfox8436 Жыл бұрын
The Rapira Platinum Lux are my go to for new razors. I like the Schick DEs from Germany in my milder razors (or Nacets). Just tried the Lord Cools and they’re pretty ok too, if you like turtles.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I like turtles
@MDR-hn2yz Жыл бұрын
Good call on the Astra greens. Probably my favorite of all time. I also like Parker blades. I think they cost a little more than Astra, but they are really nice. Personally, I feel that for the price and shave quality, Feather is over rated.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried a Parker blade in a LONG time maybe I should revisit
@thwh77 Жыл бұрын
Dear Greg, Nice choices over all expect the green Astra; it just doesn't work for me in any razor. It always feels scratchy. Totally agree to the _Black Beauty_ (best design of a razor blade ever) TCS. It's my first choice for the first try with a new razor. Since it's not that sharp, it gives a warning before you cut yourself. I really do like the Rapira Platinum Lux. It works well with any of my razors like the Rapira Swedish Supersteel as well. Good to see you added the blade of honour, the Shavorais fate, the allmighty *Feather* to the list - treat it with respect and it will serve you well for up to five duels at dawn with yourself. Anyway. My favorite go to blade is the _Gillette Platium_ (btw: the _Gillette King C._ blade is just a rebranding of it but fifth the price). It has never let me down.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@DaveR242 жыл бұрын
Great blade review. I also like the Astra green blades, but my top blade is the Gillette Nacet. The Bic blades didn’t work for me so maybe they should just stick to making ink pens 😂.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for sharing! Even their pens are suspect haha
@razormichl20042 жыл бұрын
top video !! i like the Astra green
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing
@duvanxo3033 Жыл бұрын
Shark are the best blade I ever tried.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I like those in my single edge and shavette. Do you have a razor you prefer them in? Thanks for sharing
@marcbagwell6109 Жыл бұрын
Nice and informative video
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc
@rauldelarosa2768 Жыл бұрын
Bic chrome platinum I have enjoyed.. Lately my go to blades are shark super chrome.. Filoso Barber brand blades.. There's others that are decent..dorco reds.. You really should try the filoso Barber brand blades... they're spectacular.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I will try and get some next time I’m running low
@rauldelarosa2768 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif I'd gladly send you a five pack of them if you wanted to try them out friend.
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
Best Blades, depends on each person individually; but Gillette Silver Blue, Dorco New Platinum ST300, Wilkinson Sword Saloon (made in India); and I am not yet sure about certain others yet. Maybe also, Wizamet Super Iridium.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I just got my first pack of Wizamets and so far I haven’t had any issues with them
@10floz30minutes5 ай бұрын
So been a while, maybe 1 year passed. I forgot I saw this video. Currently MY FAVORITE blades are Gillette Silver Blue and Dorco New Platinum ST300. Not so much others but becoming unsure. Loi Titanium is a possibility to include too. I can push the G.S.B. to maybe 14 shaves; and can get not more than maybe 7 or 8 shaves on a New Platinum ST300. Loi Ti still not certain how many shaves but seem to be not very many but smooth and sharp while the individual blades lasts.
@jbbroman1955 Жыл бұрын
Kai is better than Feather for, it's smoother not as harsh - blades are so subjective though
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll check em out
@Shaverboy516 Жыл бұрын
Astras are my go to blade, but it all depends on the razor.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I concur! Thanks so much
@Shaverboy516 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif 👍🏻
@Kaijuzilla-wf3reАй бұрын
What are your thoughts on the Gillette platinum blades ? I love those although I find I have to replace them often
@GregTardifАй бұрын
@@Kaijuzilla-wf3re 🤷 I tried them a few times but I don’t use them often enough to have an opinion
@toddd74447 ай бұрын
Derby black it's better same price as the green Blades. your mileage may vary? wheelchair larry
@josealvarado1726 Жыл бұрын
Shark blades are good
@tonyhicks25032 жыл бұрын
Blade preference is a very strange thing, isn't it? There are like a thousand different brands, it seems, and each one has people who claim that they're the best things ever made and other people who say that they are a curse by Satan or something. And here's something else: I'll be devoted to some brand (like I was with Voskhod) and then later decide I don't like it. Weird. Right now I've got Feathers, US made Personnas (I think they're the "lab blues), Merkur, and Derby. I think the Feathers are my current fave. I even shaved with a Feather in my R41 the other day to prove my manliness and bravery. It was fine. No one died.
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
You’re a mad man! Feather in the R41!!! 😂😂 proud of you and it probably increased your testosterone levels. Thanks for sharing
@SpectacularName Жыл бұрын
For some reason, the Treets have always snagged really bad for me, even brand new. Don’t usually have that problem. Big fan of the Rapira though
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for sharing!!
@RoderickGMacLeod Жыл бұрын
I love to spice things up in the bathroom. I like the Personna Comfort Coated "Lab Blues" and Med Preps, Personna Platinum, Bic Chrome, Rapira Platinum Lux, Tiger/Tatra Platinum, Rapira Platinum Lux, German Wilkinson Sword, Treet Platinum, and Vi-John Platinum. I've tried the Treat Carbon Steel blades in a couple of razors and didn't like them. They felt a bit tuggy to me and there was a lot of sting and burn with alum and splash. There are very few blades that I would call objectively bad. Cloud "Bruce Lee" blade was awful
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Keep it spicy! Thanks for sharing, tuggy blades suck for sure. This has been more eye opening reading other people’s preferences and how one can love a blade and another can’t stand it.
@livebyreason Жыл бұрын
Treet Falcon, a bit better for me than the Black Beauty - in all respects.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@luisvigil5365 Жыл бұрын
Hey Greg! Have you tried the Gillette platinum ? They are great to use on mild razors . Greetings buddy!
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Hey Luis! Thanks! I think I have tried those. Are they like the Silver Blue or something?
@123CHISTO7 ай бұрын
Gillette slim, pass on 4 then 2, nacent blades. Unbelievable shave.
@howardparonto3 Жыл бұрын
What's your favorite blade for cutting hot dogs? For shaving,I really enjoy the Gillette super thin platinums but I do get some chatter in certain razors. I pretty much stick with Nacets nowadays. I have been meaning to throw a feather into my carbon and blackbird to see how much skin I can take off.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I like a serrated butter knife for my dogs.
@vladlupuliasa3483 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Have you tried the Mühle blades? What is your oppinion on them?
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I have not…yet
@vladlupuliasa3483 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif Give them a try when you have the time. I'm curious about your opinion on them. Thank you for your time!
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
What did you mean, "favorite number"?
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
My favorite number is 23
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif I am still missing something here.
@neonrt88Ай бұрын
🎉
@jollyholly2851 Жыл бұрын
Vintage blades are best. Personna, Gillette, Schick all made excellent blades in the 1970s.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
Any tips for knowing if a vintage blade is still usable? Just make sure it doesn’t have rust I’m assuming
@jollyholly2851 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif It's not too difficult to find them on Ebay in NOS condition. And you don't need extraordinary luck to find them reasonably priced. I recently bought 300 US-made Red Personnas (before they made them in Israel) for 30 cents each, and they're the best blades I've used.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
@@jollyholly2851 sweet Caroline! Thanks I’ll give ‘em a try
@jollyholly2851 Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif Yep. Look out for Schick Plus Platinum; Gillette Platinum Plus (Vintage); Personna Super Platinum Chrome. And Personna 74 is probably the best blade ever made--now they usually go for $8/blade so not worth it, but they're made from Tungsten steel so they last really long.
@big_hands Жыл бұрын
Luckily most blades do pretty well for me in my Envoy but I’d say Perma Sharps are at the cutting edge(eh?!). The worst I’ve tried so far are the Pal Concavex. Man were those uncomfortable and left me really irritated.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
😂 I never tried the Pal Concavex. It’s fun to say though
@melocchisinatra80932 жыл бұрын
First!
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@jmw39382 жыл бұрын
Great video, Greg. Gotta remember to say “razor… blades”, or it can get a bit confusing. No? Otherwise, no argument with your blades, except with the Treet Carbon steel (which seem - to me - to be as rough as guts, whichever razor I use). Treet Platinum, on the other hand, are smooth and efficient. I know lots of blokes like Nacets, but I must have got a bad batch: they were very uncomfortable to use. Honestly, people support blades like they support their football teams. In the end, who cares? Just use whatever works for you in whatever razor you’re using at the time. One thing is certain: just because YT shaver A or B prefers a particular blade doesn’t mean it’ll work well for you. This is life… Cheers. 👍🪒
@GregTardif2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I tried my best to add blades on when saying razors lol. I do like the treet platinums and agree every face and every level of technique is different. If a new to the hobby person asked me which to try I would pick these five for them to get started. Just use whatever works! 100%!!!
@jmw39382 жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif Agree absolutely with your Astra Green recommendation. It’s smooth and predictable!
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
JMW, your mentioning about Nacet -- Not sure on quality control. I tried two Nacet blades, both not good. I (foolishly) tried another Nacet but found this third one to be very good. My thought was then, "So this is why so many wet shavers like Nacet blades!".
@jmw3938 Жыл бұрын
@@10floz30minutes Thanks for this. I’ll try a different pack of Nacets and see how they are. It makes sense that quality could fall off at the end of a production run (as the sharpening disks - or whatever they use - start to wear down etc). If the new pack is the same as the other one, I guess my Nacets will get relegated to the bottom of the back corner of the blade drawer, along with my unloved Parker and Rockwell blades. Strange hobby, eh?
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
Greg and Other Comment Readers: A BLADE NOT OFTEN PRESENTED ON KZbin IS LOI, MADE BY DURABLADE. Longevity for the one I tried was not good, but for the few shaves I did using one, the blade was very sharp and very smooth.
@GregTardif Жыл бұрын
I’ll have to keep my eyes out for those
@10floz30minutes Жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif ,... and I should have included to say, "no irritation until after four shaves".