5 Best Razor Blades: Get EXCITED To Shave (Old School Shaving)

[@GregTardif]

Blades!

[@s.garabet1677]

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]

Nice!!!

[@MelBacon4]

Feathers are my fave.. very sharp, very efficient and even with a slight learning curve is worth the money.

[@BillyBanter100]

Bics are great in the EJ razors. The Feathers are unparalleled. My favourites.

[@karasu9]

A THREE MINUTE VIDEO CONTAINING FIVE RAZOR BLADES??? WHAT A DEAL!!!! in all seriousness thank you for making it so short

[@greghinthorn4356]

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]

Thanks Greg!!

[@minionyellow9950]

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.

[@10floz30minutes]

Yes but not sure which you mean, "dorco blue". If that means Dorco New Platinum ST300, you may find them sharp and smooth.

[@pabdouhar]

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]

Thanks Pablo. I typically try not to push a blade to it’s limits 3-5 shaves max

[@borbelyhaz321]

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

[@GregTardif]

Thanks for sharing

[@albertomolina3868]

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.

[@albertomolina3868]

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.

[@motorockstar8379]

Permasharp is my fav!

[@Jack-_-H]

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]

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]

Smooooooth! I do like Nacets as well. Haven’t tried personna red yet may have to keep my eyes peeled

[@ChrisLael]

@@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]

I love voskhod, persona platinum, parker, perma sharp.. starting to like the astra sp a lot!

[@GregTardif]

I need to try the Parker’s again. Been a few years

[@bobleroe3859]

They're all good. My favorite is the Gillette/Wilkinson Sword DE blades made in India, and very inexpensive.

[@SmokmasterP]

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]

Thanks for letting me know Paul! It’s a great versatile blade

[@robertross8565]

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.

[@eumakant]

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

[@RonnieYates]

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.

[@GregTardif]

Silver blues are great too. I like the Nacets in a few razors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Ronnie

[@10floz30minutes]

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]

Gillette plats are closest I’ve used

[@10floz30minutes]

@@RonnieYates I am just now trying Gillette Platinum so I am not yet sure myself. ANYBODY ELSE?

[@RonnieYates]

I’ll add that Wizamet - super Iridium is right up there with silver blues.

[@jcshaves]

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]

Never even heard of Ladas! Yeah some blades out there can be a bit tuggy, and I don’t like that

[@Mvendrel]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@shootintheshave]

Good list of choices Greg! Have a good weekend! -Josh

[@GregTardif]

Thanks Josh

[@mayurpatel2901]

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]

and you are not the only one. Tugs and Scrapes. POOR cutting.

[@GregTardif]

Thanks for sharing. I find them tuggy too. Some people swear by them though 🤷 I swear because of them lol

[@minionyellow9950]

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]

My go to top 5 blades are Perma Sharps, Gillette Platinums, Voskhod & Gillette Wilkinson Swords

[@GregTardif]

I need to try the Wilkinson sword blades again. Thanks for the recommendation

[@jasonnyc2006]

@shavingwithgreg I'm really loving the Astra Blue blades with my Bali 3 PCS Razor. Awesome video that's straight to the point.

[@GregTardif]

The astra blues are phenomenal too

[@melocchisinatra8093]

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.

[@GregTardif]

Nice! Thanks for the recommendation

[@charlespreiss3426]

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.

[@melocchisinatra8093]

@@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!

[@corycg9624]

My 2 favorites are of course the Feather blades and Personna blades

[@eumakant]

what is your hair type are you talking about personna made in usa ?

[@trentv5456]

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!🤣

[@GregTardif]

Haha nice Trent! Let me know how you like them.

[@bogbel1]

Feathers in my LeafTwig. Perfect combo for me.

[@GregTardif]

🌭🌭🌭

[@Spongelebob]

Nacets, Voskhods and Wilkinson Sword are some of my faves

[@GregTardif]

🤙 nice

[@keithosmond5730]

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.

[@GregTardif]

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]

Feather blades are my favourite.

[@GregTardif]

Sweet! What razors do you use it in?

[@10floz30minutes]

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.

[@chrislj2890]

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.

[@GregTardif]

I agree a variety pack is another great place to start too. Thinning down the herd though might be more beneficial

[@chrislj2890]

@@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.

[@GregTardif]

I’m close to the same boat as you

[@jmw3938]

@@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 🤷‍♂️

[@chrislj2890]

@@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.

[@HardyBunster]

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.4223]

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. 😆

[@GregTardif]

Haha! Thanks for sharing.

[@randelrobbins1408]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@randelrobbins1408 blow them off? With like canned air or your mouth? Thanks

[@randelrobbins1408]

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]

@@randelrobbins1408 nice! So gotta make the psssssssssst sound for most effective results 👍

[@laxus8172]

Astra superior stainless (blue), Personna platinum (Israel), Nacet, bic chrome. All for 6s with plate 4 or 5

[@GregTardif]

Nice! Glad you like the Bic Chromes. I do like the personnas as well! Thanks for sharing, have a great time on your face 👍

[@steved638]

Bic!!! I'll have to try some Treet though

[@RonRealTV]

Wizamet, Gilette Silver Blue, Nacet, Kai, BIC chrome platinum

[@GregTardif]

My man! Thanks for sharing Ron

[@embeddedautomation2464]

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]

Oh nice! Thanks for sharing. It’s cool to see everyone’s preferences are completely different 🤠

[@VikingRasbornStrong]

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]

Thanks for watching and glad the wife just smiles for you. Mine kinda makes fun of me now 😂

[@DavidV4444]

For me, Wizamet, Nacet, TREET(Platinum and Carbon), Personna Lab Blue (USA), Astra!

[@GregTardif]

Nice line up. Thanks for sharing!!

[@azeQify]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@10floz30minutes YMMV as always :)

[@GregTardif]

Thanks for sharing! Feathers are pricey. I don’t use them often so nice to have them in the den.

[@Hotrob_J]

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.

[@GregTardif]

Yeah! Voshkods are great. I haven’t restocked them though. They remind me of the Rapiras too

[@kbastean92]

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.

[@GregTardif]

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

[@tonyhicks2503]

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.

[@tonyhicks2503]

Polytetrafluoroethylene. I googled it. Ahhhh, Teflon. Got it. 😉

[@GregTardif]

Obviously it’s Polytetrafluoroethylene 😂 (I googled it too)

[@GregTardif]

@@tonyhicks2503 but yeah Teflon

[@davidgay6685]

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]

Thanks David. I should try the Wilkinson again

[@davidgay6685]

@@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.

[@carlp5351]

Great video. My top blades currently is Merkur Platinum, Gillette Black Super Platinum, Lord Platinum and PAA Strangelet

[@GregTardif]

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 👍

[@ryanhoeven7826]

the astra ss blues are sharper and not as mild than the astra sp greens ya?

[@Kenoji8]

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]

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]

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

[@coachtj4486]

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]

My go to blade is Wilkinson sword Indian.

[@GregTardif]

nice!!

[@eumakant]

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.]

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]

Thanks JMAC!

[@JMac.]

@@GregTardif you’re welcome!

[@adamgmoney2605]

Bic is said to be identical bar the ink to astra green is this true

[@Leenunes007]

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]

Thanks Lee. The Nacets are great too.

[@dsanchez9703]

Brother, gillette platinums, Wizamet and Perma Sharp feel like magic on me

[@GregTardif]

Nice! Is brother a blade or were you calling my brother à la hulk hogan?

[@dsanchez9703]

@@GregTardif 😁, calling you brother bro!👍

[@GregTardif]

🤝

[@10floz30minutes]

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]

Whoa! 14 shaves!!! I usually change every three to five no matter what

[@10floz30minutes]

@@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]

Haha! I have heard tales of people trying to get 100 shaves out of a razor blade before

[@10floz30minutes]

@@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]

Feather to sharp, Derby to dull, Astra SP just right in the middle.

[@GregTardif]

Nice!

[@albertmeijer9905]

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]

Henson sells RK blades from India. The BIC blades are from Greece.

[@ivankolybabyuk1814]

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]

Thanks for sharing Ivan. Next blade reorder I may have to try these 👍

[@eumakant]

winkinson from India or germany ?

[@beyproctor7673]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@beyproctor7673 nice! Glad to help. I haven’t tried a carbon steel knife before any recommendations?

[@mattfox8436]

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]

I like turtles

[@MDR-hn2yz]

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]

I haven’t tried a Parker blade in a LONG time maybe I should revisit

[@thwh77]

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]

Thanks for sharing!

[@DaveR24]

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 😂.

[@GregTardif]

Thanks Dave for sharing! Even their pens are suspect haha

[@razormichl2004]

top video !! i like the Astra green

[@GregTardif]

Thanks for watching and sharing

[@duvanxo3033]

Shark are the best blade I ever tried.

[@GregTardif]

I like those in my single edge and shavette. Do you have a razor you prefer them in? Thanks for sharing

[@marcbagwell6109]

Nice and informative video

[@GregTardif]

Thanks Marc

[@rauldelarosa2768]

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]

I will try and get some next time I’m running low

[@rauldelarosa2768]

@@GregTardif I'd gladly send you a five pack of them if you wanted to try them out friend.

[@10floz30minutes]

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]

I just got my first pack of Wizamets and so far I haven’t had any issues with them

[@10floz30minutes]

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]

Kai is better than Feather for, it's smoother not as harsh - blades are so subjective though

[@GregTardif]

Thanks! I’ll check em out

[@Shaverboy516]

Astras are my go to blade, but it all depends on the razor.

[@GregTardif]

I concur! Thanks so much

[@Shaverboy516]

@@GregTardif 👍🏻

[@Kaijuzilla-wf3re]

What are your thoughts on the Gillette platinum blades ? I love those although I find I have to replace them often

[@GregTardif]

@@Kaijuzilla-wf3re 🤷 I tried them a few times but I don’t use them often enough to have an opinion

[@toddd7444]

Derby black it's better same price as the green Blades. your mileage may vary? wheelchair larry

[@josealvarado1726]

Shark blades are good

[@tonyhicks2503]

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.

[@GregTardif]

You’re a mad man! Feather in the R41!!! 😂😂 proud of you and it probably increased your testosterone levels. Thanks for sharing

[@SpectacularName]

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]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing!!

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

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]

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]

Treet Falcon, a bit better for me than the Black Beauty - in all respects.

[@GregTardif]

Nice!!!

[@luisvigil5365]

Hey Greg! Have you tried the Gillette platinum ? They are great to use on mild razors . Greetings buddy!

[@GregTardif]

Hey Luis! Thanks! I think I have tried those. Are they like the Silver Blue or something?

[@123CHISTO]

Gillette slim, pass on 4 then 2, nacent blades. Unbelievable shave.

[@howardparonto3]

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]

I like a serrated butter knife for my dogs.

[@vladlupuliasa3483]

Hi! Have you tried the Mühle blades? What is your oppinion on them?

[@GregTardif]

I have not…yet

[@vladlupuliasa3483]

@@GregTardif Give them a try when you have the time. I'm curious about your opinion on them. Thank you for your time!

[@10floz30minutes]

What did you mean, "favorite number"?

[@GregTardif]

My favorite number is 23

[@10floz30minutes]

@@GregTardif I am still missing something here.

[@neonrt88]

🎉

[@jollyholly2851]

Vintage blades are best. Personna, Gillette, Schick all made excellent blades in the 1970s.

[@GregTardif]

Any tips for knowing if a vintage blade is still usable? Just make sure it doesn’t have rust I’m assuming

[@jollyholly2851]

@@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]

@@jollyholly2851 sweet Caroline! Thanks I’ll give ‘em a try

[@jollyholly2851]

@@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]

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]

😂 I never tried the Pal Concavex. It’s fun to say though

[@melocchisinatra8093]

First!

[@GregTardif]

Thanks!!

[@jmw3938]

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. 👍🪒

[@GregTardif]

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%!!!

[@jmw3938]

@@GregTardif Agree absolutely with your Astra Green recommendation. It’s smooth and predictable!

[@10floz30minutes]

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]

@@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]

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]

I’ll have to keep my eyes out for those

[@10floz30minutes]

@@GregTardif ,... and I should have included to say, "no irritation until after four shaves".