Comments on: Behind the Razor Blade

By: jmyint

jmyint — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:07:59 +0000

I miss my double edge and shaving mug. I use one of those multi-blade razors my wife bought me. Now I’m one of those people who shaves in the shower without a mirror, I always have been and always will be.

By: Mike D

Mike D — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:06:15 +0000

I shave daily with a double-edge razor, and get by far the closest most comfortable shaves I’ve ever had. Way better than modern cartridge razors or an electric razor.

By: Ronald

Ronald — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:16:57 +0000

How long does a double edge blade last? How good of a shave will a blade give?
As with a “cut-throat” razor it depends on the sharpness of the blade and the durability/hardness of the steel.
Has anyone looked at the edge of various makerâ€™s double edge blades under a 10 power magnifying glass, or, better yet, a microscope, to see if they can see a difference in the blade edges?
I looked at a Schick and a Merkur under a 10X glass. The Merkur, even at only 10X, has a rough edge. The Schick has a much smoother edge.
I checked this out after using one of each blade. The Schick gave me 25 good shaves before it started pulling,
The Merkur blade gave me a worse (it pulled more) shave on the first shave than the Schick did after 25 shaves.
I used to get 60 good shaves out of the Gillette Blue Blade. Now I am doing good to get 30 out of stainless steel, platinum, etc.
Seems the blade makers are just not putting as good of an edge on their blades just so they will get duller faster.
I have not tried the Feather Blades yet, but have ordered some, as they have a reputation for sharpness.
A person should be able to tell just how long, comparatively, a blade will last just by looking at its edge under a microscope.
The whole thing seems to be a “sting” operation though, as sharp blades could go out for weeks and then start sending out less sharp ones.

By: Mike S.

Mike S. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:13:09 +0000

I agree with steel_slinger. I learned to shave in the 1970s using my grand father’s old Gillette Khaki Set that he was issued in WW1 (1917). It’s the same as the civilian model, except for the packaging. The only nicks I get with it is when it’s my fault (rushing, jerky movement, etc).

By: steel_slinger

steel_slinger — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:28:39 +0000

Y’all lack skill. It takes skill to shave with these old implements — light touch, short passess. Thank you for perpetuating the MYTH that double-edged shaving is bad and bloody. I use nothing but, and suffer no cuts, no bleeding, no fire upon applying aftershave, and NO irritation, NO ingrown hairs, unlike the triple-bladed face rakes y’all unskilled shavers use.

By: Repack Rider

Repack Rider — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:10:11 +0000

An excellent compendium on why I quit shaving.

By: Don Fearn

Don Fearn — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:35:45 +0000

Haven’t done that in years. Haven’t missed it at all . . . .

By: mrdweeb

mrdweeb — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:44:57 +0000

My experience with these blades:
1.Hack face to ribbons while trying to “shave”
2. Splash on mostly pure alcohol lotion
3. Scream, hopping around on one foot
4. Apply bits of toilet paper to stop bleeding
5. Repeat daily

By: Donald Fearn

Donald Fearn — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:41:54 +0000

Wouldn’t it have been a LOT easier for Larry (pages 5, 6) to have just skipped shaving?