Detailsformen De Razor Blade Sample Pack #2-40 Blades

Like everybody else i was new to DE shaving and looking for the right blade. I'm blessed with a stiff wiry beard (perhaps shaving for a decade with electric contributed) and fairly sensitive skin. All the blades were put through the same test, 3 pass shaving.So here are some thoughts about the blades.1. Started with 7am. Dull, but lasted for almost 5 shaves. Did not do a good job.2. Astra. Very sharp compared to 7am. I did manage to nick myself but i attribute it to lack of practice. 3 shaves max, then become uncomfortable.3. 7 O'clock. Very sharp. But due to the relatively expensive price and limited distribution will not be buying them (30 blades for $15 here on amazon). There are better alternatives. 4 shaves.4. Dorco st 300 (cardboard box). Horrible. Pulled every whisker on my face and i could barely finish my shave. The results were terrible as well and i replaced the blade after one use. On the positive side, the wax wrapping is the best among the previous 3, so it's a shame that the blade does not cut it. I also got an ST 301 from Dorco with my Merkur Futur Razor. It comes in a plastic box and has the same quality shave as its predecessor.5. Shark. Fantastic! Got an additional pack of blades (Very nice of them). Sharp yet forgiving and lasted 3 comfortable shaves.6. Lord was replaced by Big Ben. They are the same company but i'm not sure about the difference between the blades. Big ben was a horrible experience. Dull, pulled my whiskers and had to do multiple passes on each spot to make sure i am somewhat shaved.7. Feather. I left it for last as i was terrified from all the reviews i read about it. Ultra sharp but was able to take my stubble down in two passes, with the grain and across. I went for a third pass and it was too much for my neck. The blade is so sharp that you might not feel whether it actually cuts your hair or your skin. You have a learning curve with this blade so take your time during the first time. After the 3rd shave it's a little uncomfortable.But overall i discovered that sharper blades work much better for me since they require less passes and therefore work better for my type of skin. Also, i bought a pack of wilkinson's sword made in Germany and was pleasantly surprised! They are as sharp as shark but somehow manage to be even milder on the skin and last longer. I am currently on my 4th comfortable shave and curious to see how far will this blade go.Conclusion:3 shaves is the average for me.I will keep trying my 4 favorite blades and will narrow it down even further.Hope it helps, good luck!!!Updated: 6/11/11After much contemplation between feather and Wilkinson's sword, wilkinson sword is my winner. I guess the advanced technology does work with this balde since it is thicker than feather and lasts comfortable 5 shaves. You can push it even further but it's up to your skin and beard to decide. I found that i can shave much faster with wilkinson's sword and use as much pressure as i need in my problematic spots without nicking myself. While the feather takes much longer time and requires extra caution (but let's be honest, who has an extra time in the morning?).

It took me close to a year to get through all the blades. When I purchased this sample pack, I was completely new to DE razor shaving. Over the past year, I took notes on different kind of blades and how they compare. My goal was to figure out which brand is best for my skin. I choose to go with the Feather Hi-Stainless brand. Here is my quick review of different blades that came with my sample pack.+ Astra Superior Platinum: Great shave. Each blade can last up to 2 sessions.+ Derby Extra Super Stainless: Okay shave. Each blade can last up to 2 sessions.+ Draco Platinum: Great shave. Each blade can last up to 3 sessions.+ Gillette 7 O’clock: Sharp. No cuts. Each blade can last up to 3 sessions.+ Feather Hi-Stainless: Super sharp. Be careful not to apply too much pressure with this one. Each blade can last up to 3 sessions.+ 7am “Plus” Hi Platinum Durablade: Sharp. Cuts skin easily. Each blade can last up to 3 sessions.+ Treet Double Edge Blade: Good for very short stubble. If your hair gets a little bit too long, this blade starts to pull and the experience becomes unpleasant. Each blade can last up to 2 sessions.I hope this review helps some of you decide on what blade you want to purchase next. If you are a beginner, I suggest buying a sample pack such as this one to decide what’s best for you. Personally, I chose to go with Feather Hi-Stainless and just ordered 10 packs of them from Amazon. Feather Hi-Stainless is very sharp and takes some getting used to, but is well worth it.

Well, as I write this review, I see the product is not available so the price isn't listed. There's a bit of a typo in the product description. The product sold for $18.00, but description states $15.75 value! It didn't stop me from buying it; just made me chuckle.I gave this three stars because two of the blades listed in the description were swapped for other blades. The lords were switched for Treets and the Gillette Super Sharp (Yellow Pack) was swapped for Gillette Super Stainless (Green Pack). I didn't care too much about the Lord blades to begin with, but I wanted to try the Gillette Super Sharp. I really purchased the package to test the Feathers, Astras and Gillettes.As for the blades, I was actually happiest with the Gillettes. They were very smooth and provided an excellent shave. The Astras were surprisingly rough. Not rough enough to cut myself, but not as smooth as I had hoped. The Feathers provided the best one-time shave. It lasted two days which is rare. I typically need to shave once a day. However, the second shave with the Feather blade was really disappointing. It was rough and did not cut well at all. The only other blade I tried was the Dorco blade. It got surprisingly good reviews in shaving forums, so I figured I would give it a shot. They were not bad. The blade skipped quite a bit at first, but quickly smoothed out. They didn't provide a great shave, but certainly an adequate one. They reminded me of Derby blades.Overall, the Feather and Gillette blades will be repeat purchases. Of course, I still need to try the Super Sharp...