Top 5 Double Edge Razor Blades

Here are the Top or best double edge razor blades that work for me in a Merkur 34C and the Rockwell 6C. Double edge razor blades are different for all people. Some like it mild and some like more aggressive/sharper DE razors blades.
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[@GregTardif]

You and me are Astra SP buddies!

[@OhioShaves]

Super fun brother. Love your Video's

[@OhioShaves]

I'll add that to my next video

[@hosephanerothe1440]

New to wet shaving and head shaving predominantly, your two channels are exceptional, I've got a Rockwell 6C with Astra SP's. It's a cliche I know but I'd like to have a 'nice' 'fancy' a a present to myself, any advice on materials or brands for head shave use (bearing in mind individual preferences) stainless steel? Adjustable? Interchangeable again?

[@OhioShaves]

@@hosephanerothe1440 Rockwell 6's r6 plate

[@humoudalzadjali291]

Glad that I found your channel. I have the same type of hair as yours & many of the recommendations online didn't make sense to me. Till I found Feather blades and learned how to handle them. Now I have a very pleasant shave almost every time. Great video, thanks.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@n1knak]

Wilkinson sword blades are so underrated. I’ve used them for years and had no issues. They cut nicely and provide a comfortable shave. They don’t irritate the skin and are well manufactured. All of their packs feature a sharps disposable section at the bottom too. Yes, they aren’t the most razor sharp blades in the world but they are damn consistent, you can easily go for three shaves and won’t notice a drop off like you will with a feather or Russian blade.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing

[@Casiian_]

Great video. I've been using Astra on a Merkur MK-33C since 2015 and they've been great. The Astra blades were the second or third brand of blades I had tried after switching to a safety razor because I suffered from ingrown hairs.

[@OhioShaves]

Me too. I use sharper blades now. My go to blades for the past 7 months: amzn.to/3HrIAId

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

I have to give you kudos, your advice has been extremely helpful. After 35 year using cartridges razors. With your advice I purchased a Merkur 34C and Asta blades. Your advice lead to a great first shave experience, I'll try some other type of blades. But the Merkur 34C absolutely gave an amazing shave. Now I just need to find a very good shaving soap. i can tell it definitely is not Van der Hagen shaving soap! Thank you for all your excellent videos they've been a great help and afford me a great first experience!

[@OhioShaves]

That is awesome. Thanks for leaving a review. Your support is greatly appreciated and not overlooked.

[@ayanbdas4191]

Im 20 and I've started getting into shaving with a safety razor, this video really really helped me and gave me direction. You're really knowledgeable keep it up man!!

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for your support

[@johnny2143]

What a coincidence! Same here. Safty razor at 20 all thanks to Mat Pat and Fashion Theory funnily enough. 😆 This video was also very helpful.

[@HarpsDad22]

Just bought some Astra blades to use with my Merkur 34c and I’m loving it. Best shave ever.

[@OhioShaves]

Good to hear!

[@MegaAluchi]

Great video and nice camera when you were zooming in. I came back to wet shaving this year after more than 30 years give or take and I am enjoying it greatly. I experienced with tons of razor blades except Voskhod and Perma in your video. My beard is med coarse less coarse than yours. I use Viking adjustable Emperor, and I may buy an open comb to treat myself. I currently use boar and Black badger brushes and Sterling shave soap, and Col Conk. My favourites are: Feather, persona, Bic chrome, 7'oclock the yellow, and Treet Carbon. My worst that gave me Nick's cuts and irritations are : Treet Platinum, RK, And the not so great that didnt cut it for me are Astra both green and blue and All of Derby. Thanks again

[@OhioShaves]

👍 Nice

[@Lstanfield]

I’ve never really liked the Feather blade , but my best shaves are with the Astra platinum, Gillette Silver Blue and the Voskhod. I also use and like all the razors you mentioned. Of course I shave every day and heartily agree with your assessment of the Astra.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing

[@ThecrosseyedTexan]

I've always found it interesting all the variables in this necessary hobby we all have. When I first started wet shaving a year ago I had a horrible experience with the astra greens. I'm going to try them across all three of the razors that I use again. Now that my technique has gotten better we'll see if it makes a difference. Excellent video sir.

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much

[@tugboat8475]

Same here. I have only nicked myself with one type of Razor. Thats Astra green but then again that was one of my first shaves

[@Lstanfield]

Talk about horrible experiences. I started a shave last week with my Merkur Futur not realizing one side was cockeyed. I lost a hunk of face and got so excited I cut a finger fiddling with getting the cap off and the blade out.

[@AlitaAvenger]

Great video!!! So much to learn... Thanks!

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@DansDSPProductions]

Enjoy your channel from a fellow Ohioan. Just converted to DE safety razors and haven't tried all of the blades yet, although I have a lot of brands from sample packs. I have an Edwin Jagger DE 89 and have used Derby Extras (very nice for me), Astra SP (excellent), Nacet (the best so far), and Voskhod (really, really good). I ordered a Rockwell 6C in gunmetal finish which should arrive this week. Can't wait to try it!

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much. Great razor. Excellent choice of blades.

[@DansDSPProductions]

@@OhioShaves Channels like yours have given me the information I've needed to make good decisions.

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much brother. 👍

[@theicnot]

Got recently Gilette Platinum in Merkur 34 C. Absolutely the smoothest shave experience. I shave my head and face and I go by the smoothness of the whole experience. Astras are a bit aggressive and leave a bit of rash. Voskhods are smooth and sharp. However, Gilette Platinum is a great combination of smoothness and sharpness. I get two shaves of beard and head with it. The best blade for anyone with tough stubble and sensitive skin. Anyone interested in my spare Astras, I will send them to you.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing

[@K3Flyguy]

Lolol I have never used the V blade but virtually every other blade lined up very closely in my experience! I would use strictly the Feather if they were not 4 times more expensive, they are an occasional treat for me. Great video! Extremely well done, thank you for sharing!

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much and for watching

[@mechantl0up]

When I want the efficiency of a Feather without any risk of razor burn, I go for a Bic Chrome. As a matter of fact, I no longer use but Feathers and Bics.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@BillyBanter100]

I agree. The Bics are a good balance of sharpness and smoothness.

[@quinnhawkinson894]

Great video! Thank you.

[@OhioShaves]

Welcome👍

[@Francisco-MH]

Nice video. I like the sound of the blade working! 👌🏼. You should try the BIC Chrome Platinum, my favorite until now.

[@OhioShaves]

I'll check it out!

[@dappershaves]

found gillette 7’0clocks and wizamed super iridium to be fantastic, pitty they are from St Pietersburg, regards dapper shaves

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

I love watching reviewers on DE blades. It amazes me to hear reviews on blades that don't even make it on my top 20. Astra and Pol Silver are near the bottom of my rank order. The Nacet is in 2nd place, with Persona Platinum (Israeli Red) and Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge (Yellows) tied for first. I have exclusively been using the Rex Ambassador razor as my daily driver. I am tempted to add the Rex Konsol to my collection, but I fear the shave experience won't justify the cost. I am sure the Konsol is excellent, but how much greater can it be compared to the Ambassador?

[@nicetna2010]

Fantastic choice of blades, almost identical to my own personal list. In my experience, the Astra SP is money in virtually any razor. Keep the great content coming!

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much

[@Drmikekuna]

I returned to DE shaving more than 15 years ago. I remember going to the local Walgreens then to buy more cartridges and (once again) I couldn't remember what system I had so I wound up buying a new razor. This was at the time when more and more blades were appearing in cartridges, and it all seemed ridiculous. I went online and bought a Merkur Barber Pole and a bunch of different blades and never looked back. Although I enjoyed the hobby of shaving I have to admit that for many years I have just shaved. Recently, I have once again become more serious and I'm happily surprised at all of the new DE razors as well as an even greater selection of blades for US consumers. For fun, I picked up a King Gilette razor and was surprised at its quality. I'm also trying a couple of blade brands that I had never used before. It is interesting to hear an individual's blade choices. It does seem very dependent on beard type, skill level, and the razor used. I can't stand many of the blades that others love, for instance, Feather and Shark. They don't cut my face, but they feel like they are ripping through it with each pass. My beard is more soft and fine, perhaps that is the reason I can enjoy blades like Personna. I just ran out of my massive supply of them (I used them for years) which prompted me to re-ignite my hobby as I started to look on Amazon and eBay for some DE blade options. Thanks for the video!

[@OhioShaves]

💯 on hair type and skill level. Just because a blade or razor works for me and you doesn't mean it will work for everyone else. That's why I like the Rockwell sixes because you have three different plates that you can interchange the blades with and I haven't found one that doesn't work in this razor having six different razors in one. Thanks for your comment. Very informative.

[@viarnay]

I was tired of wasting money on fancy cartridge multbladed sci-fi razors and found a humble and cheaper than dust wilkinson DE plastic razor and the damn razor worked so well that I jumped to a Razor rock German 37 slant and never looked back

[@theluxuryshavinghobbyist]

Nice pics!

[@OhioShaves]

Glad you like them!

[@brianwidick2999]

I agree almost 100% on your blade selections. That’s why I own hundreds of every one you mentioned, except for the Voskhod.. I know it has a huge fan base, but I swear I’ve always had some of the worst/roughest shaves with them every time ( irritation, nicks, etc. ). Someday I gotta try those Kai blades people mention, as my hair is just like yours and the Feather usually leaves me with that rash on my neck, ugh!

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing. The Kai blades are on my list as well

[@user-ux3ix7fb5g]

ありがとうございます😊

[@lookensharp]

Can’t wait

[@michaelpajewski102]

Henson razor with a feather blade is like heaven. I just never got a better shave.

[@OhioShaves]

It’s on my list

[@heinzkrix9455]

Thanks for your work! I loved watching!

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@albertomolina3868]

This is a really fantastic tutorial video. I agree with some of your thoughts and disagree with others. But that is AOK but cause that is what wet shaving is all about. But you are absolutely spot on about how different razors and different blades and different beard types and different growth all are significant factors on how the razor/blade combo will perform on the shave. The more we share our experiences with one another the more new wet shavers will learn the tips and tricks to keep on shaving. Wilkinson, Asta, and Vostok are great for me as well. I have sensitive skin and really tough beard. Those may not be the sharpest of all the blades out there but man do they get the job done for me. Really great video brother keep up to good work.

[@OhioShaves]

I appreciate that. Thanks for your support.

[@Danmandingo]

*Gotta get you to try those new Dorco PRIMES* 😎 Mr G Shaves gave them a try, really really liked how they perform.

[@OhioShaves]

okay

[@att0987654321]

Wilkinson Sword is my go to 👌🏻

[@JVCKPOT]

Just started safety razor shaving and ordered a sample pack , Gonna try all 16 and see which one I like most

[@OhioShaves]

Best way

[@snowdogthewolf]

I must have similar tastes. My favorite DE razors are Voskhod, Astra and Gillette 7 O'clock (in that order). I still shave with a straight about twice a week on average, but when I don't have the prep time, I'll skip straight to a safety razor. I couldn't believe how inexpensive DE razors were, so I kinda stocked up when I found my favorites. I must have well over a hundred various 100-razor sleeves of DE razors, most being of those three. As close of a shave that I get from a safety razor, for the life of me I cannot understand why anyone would spend $25+ for a mere 4 (!!!) replacement cartridges for their multi-blade disposables when $8 gets you 100 DE razors (Astra).

[@OhioShaves]

Great Point

[@josephaugustinerhodenhiser1353]

I was originally gifted a 1967 Gilette Super Speed in 2016, bought 100 Astra Greens, tried a few shaves, and promptly left them both in a drawer for years. Recently, I started using them, simply because I owned them, and going through multiple disposable razor cartridges a week was exepnsive. After running out of the Astra Greens, I bought/tried Gilette Platinums, and have discovered some of what I thought was an issue with using a DE safety razor, was just the Astra Greens.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@gunner9010]

I've tried Feather blades in a lot different razors and the first shave just feels scratchy to my face. Kai's feel a lot smoother. Astra's are ok. I've been using USA Personna's, mostly Perma-Sharps, and the Wilkinson-Sword Classic from Germany are pretty good too. I just bought some new razors and blades so I'm back to experimenting.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@koskey06]

My preferred Treet blade is the Treet Silver! I purchased like 1000 plus, 5 years ago when i could get then for like $7 per 100! The Astra green is my old faithful when trying a new razor or something

[@OhioShaves]

Good picks

[@cosmo10973ify]

Its amazing how blades work differently for different people! The Astra were the first blades i bought and i hate them, don't work for me at all. Voskhod, Nacet and treet platinum all the way 😁

[@OhioShaves]

Right on 👍

[@georgemakuca8870]

The Kai blade for me is the sharpest and the smoothest . And the super iridium morroco blades are very smooth and long life blades too!

[@OhioShaves]

Right on

[@robertross8565]

Astra SP Green is my go to blade.

[@OhioShaves]

Me too

[@Capie]

I love a fresh blade with every shave. Blades are so damn cheap and a nice fresh blade in your razor is one of the cheap pleasures in l8fe you can give to yourself! 😉

[@OhioShaves]

Well said

[@hellsk100]

Man you nailed it with the feathers. I get the same razor burn there with it. I found gillete plat's work best for me, espically in that area, seems a bit more forgiving

[@OhioShaves]

💯👍

[@hellsk100]

@@OhioShaves thank you for sharing info with us, appreciate you

[@markjamesmcgaw8703]

I’ve bought 3 in bulk that work well in the razors I use, Bic Chrome Platinums, Treet Platinums and Gillette Nacets. I’ve got a box full of single packs I use for testing with a new razor.

[@OhioShaves]

What's your fav. razor?

[@markjamesmcgaw8703]

@@OhioShaves Fatip Lo Storto Open Comb

[@joebruhin2098]

Thanks for your vid...what about the merkur super platinum? Seems if you like the Merkur razor you like their blades

[@OhioShaves]

They're OK I just like other blades on my face

[@thedailyshave]

Wilkinson Swords are my current favorite. My experience with the Feathers is exactly the same. Too easy to get a little burn on my neck, there are "safer" options that give me great shaves.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MrEunderwood]

My most used razors are a 37c, slim adjustable and a 6c #4 plate. The Gillette slim adjustable just does not like nacet blades, it tugs and is no bueno, but it works fine in the other two. I usually go voskhod in the 6c and slim and feather in the 37c for heavier growth and it's all smooth sailing! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us

[@OhioShaves]

Nice review

[@rb7940t]

Um, Dude...You are the first video on KZbin that I have ever totally agreed with. This is scary! And yes, I do everything you do concerning the Astra blade. SPOOKY>

[@OhioShaves]

Nice. Thank you much

[@bobleroe3859]

My favorite 2 razors are the same as yours, and Astra is one of my favorite blades. Have you tried Gillette Rubie blades? I recently tried some and I like them a lot.

[@OhioShaves]

I'll look into them. Thank you much

[@TastyTrees916]

Dang bro thanks for cutting to the chase. I'll watch the whole video just for that dude

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much

[@thecorrecter]

What a great video! Thanks for sharing. Astra used to make great blades and the ones made in the new Indian factory are not as good. I don't mean to say all Indian blades are bad, but comparing Astra Russia vs Astra India it is an totally different blade, and the new ones are not that good. Feather has been a learning challenge for me, but they do make great blades. As a newer DE shaver, I have found Wilkinson Sword to be a solid choice as well as 7 o'clock green, nancet, Perma Sharp, Ladas, and Gillette Blue. Going international...Shark, Treet and Derby are also solid choices.

[@OhioShaves]

💈👍

[@DavidLeBlanc]

My problem with the Astra blades was consistency. One blade would be good, the next like shaving with a sharpened coke can. I had the problem with Personna blades and Derby blades. Consistency is big with me and now I split my preference between Dorco Titans and Tatra. So far both are sharp enough for my beard and consistent. If I had to pick just one my pick would be the Tatras.

[@Illuminati089]

I never had consistency issues maybe a bad batch you got

[@ViciousFirearms]

Yup, I love astra greens but this last 5 pack of them I opened up, 3 of the blades just felt dull even on the first shave

[@oliviamaynard9372]

Feather blades are the best blades. So sharp

[@OhioShaves]

👍 so good that I purchased 100 of them

[@raimondodomenico81]

The Wilkinson Sword I’m not good for me…the Feather the best in absolute together the Kai…I like the Gillette 7 O’clock super stainless…the Astra Platinum to go all time on the sure…😉👍🏻 sorry for my bad English 😅

[@geokovacs3335]

Hi,which blades do you recommend between Astra superior platinum and Voskhod if I have sensitive skin and am using a mild razor like King C Gillette? thank you

[@OhioShaves]

Both are great. If the astra's pull a little bit I would go for Voskhod. They are smooth and fairly sharp comparatively

[@nicholassmith6405]

Which one do you like in the leaf razor for head shaves?

[@OhioShaves]

Astra sp. personna , Gillette Nacet, feathers all work well for me

[@nataldoe3035]

I had good luck with Dorco. Good shave and long lasting. Feather was unlike anything I’ve ever tried. Insanely sharp but wasn’t as long lasting.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@DavidLeBlanc]

Your takeaway was exactly like mine. I get easily a week's worth of good shaves from my Dorco blades.

[@marcuse7322]

So I just got a Henson AL13M. In your opinion what’s the best blade combo for this? I tried a feather and it got me good in a few spots. It’s been over a year since I’ve used a DE razor as I moved and my Merkur 34c and Edwin Jagger are packed somewhere yet to be found

[@OhioShaves]

Astra SP

[@soundknight]

Been using the feather as razor and the feather blades. It does give razor burn easily (must be burr on the blade edge).

[@OhioShaves]

Nice

[@Dlevin817]

Thanks for the video! I bought a bunch of Rockwell blades when I bought my T2. Can you compare the Rockwell blades with the Astra (or any other blade you mention in your video) when specifically using the T2. Thanks so much! Take care and have a great day!

[@OhioShaves]

Maybe one of these days

[@Junior_Meat]

Seth Rogan vibes goin on here. Dig it, man. Dig it.

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

Sir, have you ever tried any EJ89/R89/KCG razors and how they fare against the Merkur 34C? I have KCG and 37C and always question how 34C feels, probably should have gotten it when I started.

[@OhioShaves]

Not yet but they are on my list.

[@BartBuzz]

Nice review. It's always interesting how wet shavers differ on their favorite blades. My daily driver is the Rockwell 6S. The three blades I use the most are Nacet, Astra SP, and Wilkinson Sword (Saloon Pack India). Those 3 blades give me BBS shaves in 3 passes with no irritation. A wild card blade for me is the Wilkinson Sword made in Germany. But I haven't used it as often as my 3 favorites. The one blade that is overrated IMO is the Feather. While it is probably the sharpest I've used, it isn't as sharp or smooth on the 2nd and 3rd shaves. I've actually tested a Nacet blade for more than 6 shaves with no degradation in sharpness or smoothness. There's no way a Feather can match that for me. Anyway, we all shave with the blades that work best for our faces and beards. YMMV is the way it should be.

[@OhioShaves]

Great insight

[@dappershaves]

thanks for sharing, regards dapper shaves

[@bradabramson1511]

What's your go-to for a Henson Al-13. I have a very heavy beard and I shave multiple times per week.

[@OhioShaves]

Personna USA: amzn.to/3HrIAId

[@bignasty3274]

My problem is i have to shave every day or i look like big foot's hairy brother. My beard hair is very course so i found for me it's a feather blade everytime. I don't get any irritation at all.

[@OhioShaves]

💈👍

[@ebear4015]

I just started out using a safety razor with the KCG and recently purchased a 1966 slim (I commented on another video of yours about this). I have only purchased feathers and Astra, and feathers were better for the KCG as, for me, it is more aggressive than Astra. With the new Slim razor, I put a fresh Astra blade in and performed flawlessly, but was scared to put a feather in as I learn the adjustable. I purchased a blade sample pack because why not?

[@OhioShaves]

Great Review thanks for sharing 👍

[@ebear4015]

@@OhioShaves Keep up on the content! OH!

[@ryans1129]

With the Henson AL-13 using precision machining as a selling point. Is the accuracy within the blade manufacturers consistent as far as size, thickness, etc?

[@OhioShaves]

That's a great question. What I have found is the persona blades made in the USA are a perfect match up for this razor. There is no blade movement whatsoever when it's seated in the top cap. With some of the other blades that I like to use like Gillette they have a little more play to them or you have to ram them in place. But there is a standard for a DE blades, but I have noticed a difference between a few different manufactures.

[@JasonScottCarter]

Been using Shark Super Chrome blades since I switched to a Henson AL13 earlier this year. Have had no problems. Don't know if it's worth trying others if they are working for me.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@magnoliamike]

My favorite blades are Silver blue Personna Platinum Crome (reds) Nacets PermaSharp Astra green Treet black beauty’s Bic Crome Platinum

[@OhioShaves]

Nice

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

11:20 Sir, as a Yaqi GT Agamemnon user, if you have to ride the guard that means the razor is definitely too aggressive. It is going to give a great shave, but milder razor with sharper blade combination suits me better.

[@OhioShaves]

Okay

[@robertross8565]

Matt at Razor Emporium ranks Gillette Platinum as #2 in sharpness. He said it’s almost as sharp as a Feather but much smoother.

[@teas926]

Agreed, I bought 30 Feather blades and I've only used a couple. Still getting used to DE shaving in general but much prefer the Gillette for now.

[@OhioShaves]

Everyone's face is different. I watch the same video

[@JamalPhoenix]

Agreed the gillette platinum is my favorite feather is overrated I have no clue why people like it.

[@robertross8565]

@@JamalPhoenix I have never used a Feather blade. From what I gather, you either love it or hate it. Sounds like there’s not much middle ground.

[@angelescobar7087]

Feather mis favoritas, tienen un filo similar a un sable laser y requiero menos pasadas para afeitar bien ..por lejos la mejor hoja

[@OhioShaves]

Lindo. Uno de los más agudos

[@CraigRasmussen1]

You hit most of my favorites. For special occasions…for a close BBS shave, I’ll use a Feather. It’s too aggressive to use every day and you have to take your time, be careful, and respect it’s sharpness. For every day shaving…I use Nacet, Astra SP, and Voskhod. Good sharpness, smooth, and good durability. Gillette Platinum was good but not as good as the Nacet. Silver Blues and Wilkinson didn’t do it for me….not sharp or smooth enough.

[@OhioShaves]

Nice blades. What razor do you use? Facial hair type?

[@CraigRasmussen1]

My go-to razor is a Rockwell 6C on R3. Can’t beat it for versatility. My other razor is a 1965 Gillette Slim….set on 3 or 4. An oldie but a goodie. As for beard type…I’m Scandinavian…so light to medium coarseness. When I was in the USN Submarine service…we had beard growing contests on patrol. There were 3 classes…1.) guys who were Jews, Greeks, or Arabs. They looked like one of the Smith Bros. after one week. 2.) normal guys. 3.) Scandinavians and orientals. We would go for a 60 day patrol….and look like we hadn’t shaved in 4 or 5 days.

[@OhioShaves]

Love the Contest😀

[@finnsegway8643]

Ken's Shaving & BS'ing has a play list of 42 DE blades. That's a marathon. I wish manufacturers offered a scale for comparison. They know their products and the competitors. How many DE blade tooling companies can exist? Thanks for your presentation. Maybe Wizamet and Kai next time?

[@OhioShaves]

I'll look into that

[@upstateNYer2]

Check out Matt Bisararsek's video at Razor Emporium for an excellent overview of about 25 different blades!

[@clemmc37]

Do you ever use or have tried Personna red or Personna platinum blades? I found these blades to be the sharpest and smoothest blades for my skin. I know everyones skin is different.

[@OhioShaves]

It was a while ago I should probably do a shame with it now that I'm better at shaving my face

[@dappershaves]

used a few personna’s blue I think with great success, smooth too. regards dapper shaves

[@yoho1021]

Gilllet and personna

[@Hacky2447]

astra SP green, and now also Personna (accuforge) Lab Blue

[@OhioShaves]

Great choice

[@Hacky2447]

@@OhioShaves have you tried the personna reds? I really want to stick with the blues as they are still made in the US for now.

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

I like the Astra.

[@OhioShaves]

💈👍

[@siamaklighvani3951]

Astra is the same that my barbershop near me is using at the present , switched from feather, he is using for his straight razor around my ears and back of the neck . I ask from the barbershops that which blades are you using and the answer were feather , 7 0 Clock Gillette green , Astra and feather.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@TheUnchosenOne]

Oh man, Astra + Rockwell on a 6 plate was a winner for me. Still got some razor burn but not nearly as much as usual.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@mg344268]

I am your Astra buddie to :)

[@OhioShaves]

💈👍

[@jacobcarolan1172]

I’ve always liked feather blades.

[@OhioShaves]

Me too👍

[@steelwarrior105]

I'm a fan of shark super stainless, voskhod, and astras

[@OhioShaves]

Great blades

[@MrPolycarpe13]

Got some Feather's when I switch to DE shaving on the sharpness hype. They give me razor burn on neck first two shaves. I could cork them but it's easier to use a blade that better suited for me. Wont be getting Feather's again.

[@OhioShaves]

Some razors it just not a good fit for me as well.

[@WallyPankowski-wd8gb]

I just started using the Twig razor. I am using the Leaf razor but was curious what your recommendation would be as to a good new blade to try.

[@OhioShaves]

Astra SP or Gillette Nacet

[@WallyPankowski-wd8gb]

@@OhioShaves thanks for the quick response. I love your videos, they are honest and informative. I am new to this world as i have always used cartridges. It was a toss up between the Twig and the Rockwell 6C. Shave cream is a whole big deal. I am lazy and am using Cremo or Jack Black Gel. Do you have any recommendations on brushless creams or what I have is good and maybe add the Proraso pre shave. I know I'm asking a lot. Sorry.

[@OhioShaves]

I think what your using is good. When you want to take it to another level, I would grab a Simpson synthetic brush, I like the T3 because it’s a huge knot. Taylor of old bond street “TOBS” is a high performing cream that’s in a puck. One of my favorites.

[@avishekchakrabarty2560]

My go to blade is Gillette Wilkinson's Sword India made, it's a perfect smooth blade with good amount of sharpness, last for 2 shaves for me(YMMV) and its dirt cheap for ₹2/$0.02 a blade. But my favorite blade is Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum ultimate combo of super sharpness and ultra smoothness, it costs ₹11 a blade and lasts 4 brilliant shaves for me. If possible try the latter one and you will fall in love with that blade.

[@OhioShaves]

The sword blades are at a great price point here in the states as well. Gillette 7 O’clock SP are nice and smooth. I haven’t shaved with them in a long time. What razor are you using?

[@avishekchakrabarty2560]

@@OhioShaves I use a locally made razor named sonnet boss with not so good alignment, but can be made by manual adjustments and a shavette.

[@meetfefar]

Any recommendation for leaf twig other than gillete nacet

[@OhioShaves]

🇺🇸Personna USA: amzn.to/3HrIAId 📦Personna Platinum: amzn.to/3I5Xap1

[@dappershaves]

wizamed super iridiums are also very, very good. regards dapper shaves

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks

[@BamaShinesDistillery]

I am an oddity here it looks like. I love my straight razor like no other and use my DE for nice quick shaves. Astra has been great. I do have my first feathers coming in as I would like a closer shave than I get with the Astras.....

[@OhioShaves]

Nice

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

100% agree that blade sharpness enables a smooth ATG pass with no razorburn. I tend to drag my feet in replacing them periodically when they burn my skin, so the situation develops into weepers as I apply the aftershave. The situation does not look good then.

[@OhioShaves]

👀👍

[@robertfagan3970]

Kai blades are my favourite so far. They feel as sharp as feather with just as close a shave (BBS) but without the irritation.

[@OhioShaves]

Great blades

[@jessenunez2306]

Hey, have you seen the single-edge razor by a company called Leaf and how do you feel it compares to a safety razor? I have no experience with either but I have noticed from others that there's a learning curve with safety razors and currently just trying. to find an alternative to plastic razors

[@OhioShaves]

Yes watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epyWq62srdylbNk

[@jessenunez2306]

@@OhioShaves haha, just saw in your description you had the razor linked, searched you up and sure enough you have over 7 videos talking about it! Thanks!

[@OhioShaves]

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[@Niftynexuss]

Can anyone comment on if the Astra blades are still the same after the change of manufacturing from Russia to India ? Ive seen some reviews saying its not the same anymore.

[@OhioShaves]

I can tell the difference. I believe the ones in India are a tad bit sharper.

[@GreetingsandSalutations4007]

You should try the semi-new DOVO DE blade. If you don’t want to buy any I’ll send you some!

[@OhioShaves]

What do you like about them so much?

[@dan_mer]

In your experience, is there a difference between the Astra with laser marking and an Astra with ink marking? You used the pic from the European website RBC that doesn't deliver in the States. On that site the Astras with laser markings costs 13 Euros and the ink markings 10 Euros. Personally, I was shocked by how sharp the Astras I bought in Germany were compared to Astras I bought in Turkey. I mean, the sharpest blades I ever tried compared to above average. Something is fishy there. Also, have you noticed the difference between the dark blue Gillette Platinums and light blue ones? I find the dark blue ones to be superb, the other ones are terrible.

[@OhioShaves]

The Astra blade comes in a green a white box.

[@Golt__]

hey man how often should i change each blade?

[@OhioShaves]

When they get tall. When they start tugging on the hair on your face

[@fuahrahn]

In case anyone is interested, Voskhod it's a sunrise on russian. Pretty typical soviet name.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@Scraws]

Astra SP for the win here.

[@OhioShaves]

👍👀💈

[@mattdrives4757]

I wanted to love Merkur Super Platinum blades. But i just can't. The first shave i was unimpressed with the performance and hoped it would improve on the second shave but it only got worse. Back to Astra Super Stainless I go!

[@OhioShaves]

I’m not a big fan of their blades as well. The SP‘s are way better.

[@vipeton.8927]

Astra is amazing.

[@OhioShaves]

👍💈

[@PlumbDrumb]

Oh yeah, you've got gnarly hair like I do. I'm new to DE razors so I'll keep an eye on this place. Everyone else I see has either thin hair or shaves every day so it's hard to judge.

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much.

[@gravy229]

I stocked up on the Gillette Silver Blues right when the war started. GSB is the best, except being Gillette/Russian. :/ Can't stand the Voskhod. Been using Perma-Sharp a lot lately and liking them while I try to find a second to the GSB. I've got a couple sleeves of Astra on standby as I find they are pretty good. I do miss the Red Israeli Personna Platinum. I'm not sure if their manufacturing has moved or if they are all done.

[@OhioShaves]

Right on

[@robertross8565]

The video of you shaving with a Feather (after first using a Nacet) shows you with very thin lather. Watch “Ruds Shaves” videos to see how he builds an incredible lather using a vigorous “back and forth” motion.

[@OhioShaves]

old video

[@ivankolybabyuk1814]

I have to argue a little. Sometimes it is beneficial to have a "thin" lather as you can archive a slight scrubbing on the third pass and clean up your unshaved "dead spots" more efficiently. For a perfect lather you don't have to do that much. Just start with no water and gradually add more while lathering in your bowl or on your face.

[@OhioShaves]

@@ivankolybabyuk1814 100%

[@dappershaves]

hydrate lather is critical for wonderful smooth irritation free shaves. regards dapper shaves

[@BillyBanter100]

The BIC blades work well in my Edwin Jagger DE89.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@James-rf2ln]

I only get 1 shave out of any razor blade. They cost pennies and you’re guaranteed it will shave like a new razor every time.

[@OhioShaves]

💯

[@ivanfrangugic8355]

Platinum Personna My favorite Blades How simmular are 7 o clock (yellow) to Gillette platinum?

[@OhioShaves]

Not sure.

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

GSB 7 o'clock green (India) Crystal W. Sword

[@OhioShaves]

Right on