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5.0 out of 5 stars
Comfortable blades, last one week, April 14, 2011
I'm new to DE shaving. My beard is thick and coarse. I tried a sample pack, and found most blades were terrible for me. They cut me, or were not very sharp and didn't last more than 4 shaves. Gillette blades start out smooth, actually get better after a couple of shaves, and work well for one week. I can shave in my "normal" fashion, with or against the grain; it doesn't matter with these blades. Gillette Platinum blades are also very good; I have both. I only cut myself if I am careless and drag the blade sideways. Also, I'm a thin guy, with a bony chin; with Gillette blades, I have no problem getting a close, yet safe shave. Hint #1: Use a silver tip badger brush. Worth $60! Hint #2: Until you get use to your DE razor, use a cartridge blade to shave your "problem" areas, so you don't cut yourself. Hint #3: Never re-shave over skin that does not have lather; re-apply with your badger brush.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't believe the inexperienced shavers, January 10, 2012
These are great razors. They are my favorite, even over the platinum, with my second favorite being the Feathers. I've seen some people say these aren't as sharp as Derbys. While blades are rated on sharpness, most agree that Derby isn't very sharp. That's not a bad thing as Derby is a great blade for some people. That's just the thing, it all comes down to your beard, your skin, and probably even your oil levels. It also depends on the aggressiveness of your razor and, probably to the least degree, your cream. To give these blades low scores because they didn't work for them (especially if it is due to bad technique or because it isn't a good fit with your face) is wrong. These blades are fine quality, they are just all different. My advice if you are new is try a sample pack. You may want to even try something like a Derby at first until you get your technique down and then try others. I would also advice you shave daily, at least at first, so you don't have something too thick to battle at first. Then you can dig into your back.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great blade for those getting into wet shaving for the first time, October 5, 2010
I tried these blades on my first experience with safety razor wet shaving. I got no cuts on my first shave, so I can definitely recommend them. Keep in mind that I viewed mantic59 you tube videos, as well as others on wet shaving before attempting my first wet shave. Remember to go with the grain on your first 10 shaves before trying to go against and across the grain. I am never going back to those over priced cartridges after having a great experience with wet shaving. Products I recommend: - Proraso Pre/Post shave balm - Proraso Shaving Cream Tube
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