Feather Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades 30 Ct

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Product Features

• For Use With Most Safety Razors
• Imported from Japan
• Stainless Steel
• Platinum Coated
• 30 Ct

Product Description

Feather Hi-Stainless Blades are renowned for being the sharpest double edge razor blades on the market. These blades feature a platinum coating for enhanced comfort and will fit most traditional double edge razors. Made in Japan, the platinum coated Feather is exceptionally sharp but will reward you with the closest shave.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001G5HZCY
• UPC: 692991702874 552714222235
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,945 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #43 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Manual Shaving
  • #61 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Shaving & Hair Removal > Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Feather -- Top of the Heap?, December 10, 2008

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Earl Dunbar "Zuikoholic" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Feather Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades 30 Ct (Misc.)

The Feather New Hi-Stainless is currently my preferred, "go-to" blade. While there are plenty of double edge (DE) blades I have yet to try, I have been able to try several other blades.

The Feather "wins" because of its sharpness. In other words, it is SHARP! If you have gotten your DE technique and face prep down, then this blade will not let you down. The flip side of that is ... if you are brand new to DE shaving or have not yet been able to achieve a smooth, nick-free and super-close shave, then beware. You may not yet be ready for the Mighty Feather. :) (Keep the styptic pencil handy!)

Some people say this blade, while extremely sharp, is not as smooth as some others and doesn't provide as many good shaves as it might. So far I have found this to not be true for me. I can routinely get 3 great shaves out of a Feather, and the 4th shave is at least very good, if not great.

As with all blades, your choice of razor makes a difference. In my Merkur 38C razor, this blade is the perfect choice. The Feather Portable is a lot more aggressive than the 38C, so my first shave with a Feather/Feather combination was not nearly as good or comfortable. It wasn't horrible, and I think I can now do better since I've had more experience with the Portable. But that said, if you use the Feather blade in a more aggressive or adjustable razor, take care with your technique and/or setting.

Update 2/13/08: As my prep has improved, I have discovered that the Feather is even better than my initial comments indicate.

First, as to longevity: Just for kicks I decided to see how many shaves I could get out of a single Feather blade. With meticulous face prep, I actually got TEN shaves out of one blade! I grant that the last few shaves were not as smooth and comfortable as the first several, BUT there were no nicks or cuts, and virtually all the shaves were superior to first shaves with some blades I've tried.

Second, as to smoothness: Better prep also has meant my impression of the Feather's smoothness has increased. At this point it is edged out by a whisker by the Gillette Stainless Platinum (aka "Swedes", though they're actually made in Poland), but the difference is not huge. And the Swede is just a bit less sharp than the Feather.

I am currently testing some Feathers that received cryogenic treatment. I'm not sure yet what that entails, but the cryo treatment kicks the Feather up a notch in terms of smoothness. It's not quite a Swede, but is closer. YMMV.

UPDATE

The Feather is still my favourite blade. Since writing this review I have been able to use the French Gillette Bleue blades, which a friend obtains for me whenever she is in France. I find them extremely close to the Feather in sharpness, and subjectively they seem smoother. The Bleues also seem better than the Gillette "Sweedes". Again, YMMV.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do not fear the Feather, simply respect it, February 24, 2010

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Jesse Galloway (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Feather Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades 30 Ct (Misc.)

The Feather is the best DE blades made today, period.

DE shaving technique can all be boiled down to giving the blade it's due respect. The Feather is a teacher of proper technique and the Feather demands the utmost respect.

When you use proper technique, you respect and please the blade and you are rewarded with smooth, flawless skin. If you apply any pressure at all to your face when shaving, you disrespect and insult the blade by implying that it needs your help to do it's job. You'll then be punished accordingly and you'll not easily forget your mistake.

If you wish to quickly become a shaving master, let the Feather be your teacher.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to claims, January 5, 2009

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Legal Alien "Diablo" (Fresno, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feather Hi-Stainless Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades 30 Ct (Misc.)

I am using the Merkur Progress adjustable razor. Also using this razor to break into eventually using a straight razor. I got the Merkur Progress on a whim, and things have progressed for me a la "gateway" shaving tool. At this point since finding the FEATHER blades, I don't particularly care if I ever graduate to the straight razor.

After some research and having tried the Merkur and one brand of generic blades, with over a year of getting to know my razor I have finally used up all the Merkur blades I got, I sought out the Feather blades.

So far all I have read on both the Merkur and the FEATHER have been consistent, for me.

I have fairly sensitive skin and can only shave once to twice per week. The skin on my neck takes a while to recover from shaves, no matter what method I use. I also use my razor to shave my head. Sounds crazy I know, but it does the best job, period. I guess time with the razor has given me a surgical grip on the razor, for obvious reasons.

For the Merkur Progress, I start on the #4 setting as a knock down pass on my face and neck with the grain. (I have gone through quite a few soaps and cremes for lather/lubes. This last one I have tried is the best I have found- Cremo Creme. So good it even effects they grip on my razor making it slippery) Re-lather, adjust to #2.5 setting and give a cross the grain pass. Light rinse to feel where I need to give extra attention, re-lather, adjust to #1.5 and give a final against the grain pass.

Between going through the process of using the adjustments on my razor and finding the FEATHER blades I have reduced nicks and total shave time. Before, it could take up to an hour using blades that were on their third or fourth shave. Now with the Feather blades I'm on my third shave/use and this was my fastest at around 20+ minutes including shaving my head.

Before, my neck would get pretty nicked up and bloody, these last shaves with the FEATHER blades have been a real honest treat and joy. The blades raised my shaving skill points and finished feel. The smoothest finest shave I have ever had. Very close shave. (now this only leads me to imagine the shave I can achieve with a straight razor...)