tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post750794046629585947..comments2024-03-26T12:01:35.977-04:00Comments on Shave Like Grandad: Odds 'N Ends TuesdayDoug Hansfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-77062124340892470632014-12-31T08:02:52.350-05:002014-12-31T08:02:52.350-05:00Hey, Mo! I get your point. I would phrase it diffe...Hey, Mo! I get your point. I would phrase it differently, though: skin and hair and tolerances for different blades (combined with razor selection) vary the most, often making blade choice very personal. Take Derby Extra blades: beloved by many, I find them not quite sharp enough to comfortably shave my beard no matter which of my dozen razors I use. I, myself, have tried many blades, though I have chosen my samples carefully. In the same way that I would not go to a clothing store and try pants with a 40-inch waist (because my waist is 32 inches), I tend to avoid blades with a reputation for being "forgiving" (that is, not extremely sharp) because my beard is moderately tough, and I tend to avoid uncoated blades because my skin needs a blade coated for smoothness and low irritation despite being sharp. Thanks for your input!Doug Hansfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174919444573120386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515480284164565162.post-56872294665478776522014-12-30T11:53:33.404-05:002014-12-30T11:53:33.404-05:00Blades are probably the most subjective out all th...Blades are probably the most subjective out all the traditional wet shaving gear. I love the Derby Extra blades. There are a lot of variables but maybe try one the many brand sampler packs out there to find the one that works best with your razor/skin combination. Best blades (for me) are Treet Platinum. RVThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905364375864299291noreply@blogger.com