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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2018 22:00:31 GMT -6
I didn't see a thread on this yet. All I saw was a post on the best SE blade. Everyone basically said the same thing....Whatever you find works best for YOU. That kind of answer is true, but not very helpful to someone seeking a jumping off point. So, Ill rephrase it. What is YOUR favorite SE blade and why? Im playing with my micromatic and trying to find the perfect shave for it. It would be helpful to see if there is an averaging trend towards a specific blade.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Dec 29, 2018 22:07:38 GMT -6
Favorite is a tough one. I would have to answer with a caveat. I like treet blades for the smoothness. However, I like GEM blades for the sharpness. I can get about 4 shaves from the Treet, and 9 or 10 from the GEM. If I had to say my favorite, I would have to learn to the GEM. It's hard to beat 10 shaves. They do smooth out after the 1st chave however. I LOVE the pal blue steel. Perfect medium, but I can't seem to find them in enough quantity to make shipping feasible. They are the perfect mix of smooth and sharp. I know this, the vintage blades are so far behind the new production blades it's not even funny. Like a model T against a race car. Sorry if that doesn't answer the question exactly how you were looking for.
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Flintstone
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Post by Flintstone on Dec 29, 2018 22:54:43 GMT -6
Contrary to what my custom title may suggest, I don't really favor the scraper/industrial blades; although I have been known to put one to the test. If forced to chose a favorite "shaving" blade, it would probably be the Gem SS PTFE -- my experience is the same as ordinaryshaver -- I consistently get at least 10 shaves out of a blade, and shaves 2 through 10 are really nice. The first shave can be on the harsh side, and the last shave (usually the 11th) may be a little tuggy if I've pushed it further than it wants to go; but ultimately it's hard to beat the value-to-performance of these blades (at least for me). That said, this forum has introduced me to the smoothness of Treet carbon blades. I'm still working on my first Treet, and so far I've gotten 4 really nice shaves from it. It may not ultimately give me as many shaves as the Gem SS PTFE does, but it's such a nice "feeling" cutter right out of the wrapper, that I'm planning to always have them on hand. I like variety when I shave, so I'm thrilled to have found 2 really great blades, and I'll likely alternate using the two different types.
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Post by jayaruh on Dec 30, 2018 7:56:30 GMT -6
The CVS blades are carbon steel blades, and they are very good. I watch for the buy one get one half off sales. I like the carbon steel blades, you just have to dry them between shaves. No big deal. Taking good care of your equipment is part of the journey.
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Post by pisces0 on Dec 30, 2018 8:04:50 GMT -6
SE blades, in order of my preference: - Gem Stainless PTFE
- Pal Carbon
- Gem Blue Star Carbon
- CVS/Accutec Carbon
- Treet Carbon
Big caveat, I don't see a vast difference between the carbon blades mentioned above. They're all good and all work well, but if I'm forced to pick nits I'd put them in this order.
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Post by rayr on Dec 30, 2018 11:03:53 GMT -6
SE blades, in order of my preference: - Gem Stainless PTFE
- Pal Carbon
- Gem Blue Star Carbon
- CVS/Accutec Carbon
- Treet Carbon
Big caveat, I don't see a vast difference between the carbon blades mentioned above. They're all good and all work well, but if I'm forced to pick nits I'd put them in this order.
I tend to agree, haven't tried every carbon steel blade but I haven't seen any notable difference. I have some Treet brand blades coming, so we'll see what happens, though I'm not expecting much. I know, I know that some people here swear one brand is better than another or that carbon steel is smoother than stainless steel. Every blade on that list is made in the same factory (Accutec) and are honed to the same 3 facet edge so I don't see why there should be any difference in the carbon steel blades. For me the Gem Stainless PTFE is just as sharp as the CS blades but is the clear winner in smoothness and longevity.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2018 18:53:47 GMT -6
How do the Gem ptfe stand up to the Gem persona?
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rayr
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Post by rayr on Dec 30, 2018 22:03:08 GMT -6
How do the Gem ptfe stand up to the Gem persona? GEM is the Personna brand for SE blades of all types whether carbon steel or stainless steel. The 3 facet edge stainless steel blades come as PTFE coated or uncoated. atblades.com/products/page/2/?pa_brand=gem&showall=n
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Dec 30, 2018 22:29:11 GMT -6
How do the Gem ptfe stand up to the Gem persona? GEM is the Personna brand for SE blades of all types whether carbon steel or stainless steel. The 3 facet edge stainless steel blades come as PTFE coated or uncoated. atblades.com/products/page/2/?pa_brand=gem&showall=nGreat resource, thanks!
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Post by wchnu on Dec 31, 2018 3:17:55 GMT -6
Carbon steel blades are my favorite. They really are basically the same blade. I like the looks of the PAL. I do not care for the ptfe coated garbage.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2018 4:16:55 GMT -6
Carbon steel blades are my favorite. They really are basically the same blade. I like the looks of the PAL. I do not care for the ptfe coated garbage. Im leaning towards carbon steel too. With my experience with straight razors, carbon steel is waaaaaay better than a stainless straight. Im thinking a carbon steel SE blade with some stropping might do the trick. I even have a neat little vintage stropping kit for SE blades. Im surprised you don't like the ptfe ones. Seems that's what most on here are saying is their favorite. Why do you not like them?
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Post by rayr on Dec 31, 2018 8:27:02 GMT -6
Carbon steel blades are my favorite. They really are basically the same blade. I like the looks of the PAL. I do not care for the ptfe coated garbage. Im leaning towards carbon steel too. With my experience with straight razors, carbon steel is waaaaaay better than a stainless straight. Im thinking a carbon steel SE blade with some stropping might do the trick. I even have a neat little vintage stropping kit for SE blades. Im surprised you don't like the ptfe ones. Seems that's what most on here are saying is their favorite. Why do you not like them? Fuzzy doesn't like a lot of things. Dan, just try different blades and go from there. Just make sure you are using a 3 facet edge blade, not 2 facet edge paint scraper blades that will rip your face up.
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zykris
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Post by zykris on Dec 31, 2018 11:54:27 GMT -6
Tie between Gem Carbons and PTFE blades. Carbons I think have an edge over them by just a tad but very hard to choose.
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Post by jayaruh on Dec 31, 2018 12:06:10 GMT -6
I like the CVS CS blades and the Treet CS blades. However, I find myself using Vintage Gem Cutlery blades that came with my Gem Jr 1907 lather catcher. It doesn't have any cutouts in it, so it cannot be used with modern razors, but they still work great with my lather catchers. twhite sharpened the six blades I have, and I strop them to keep them going.
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Post by wchnu on Jan 1, 2019 4:48:10 GMT -6
Carbon steel blades are my favorite. They really are basically the same blade. I like the looks of the PAL. I do not care for the ptfe coated garbage. Im leaning towards carbon steel too. With my experience with straight razors, carbon steel is waaaaaay better than a stainless straight. Im thinking a carbon steel SE blade with some stropping might do the trick. I even have a neat little vintage stropping kit for SE blades. Im surprised you don't like the ptfe ones. Seems that's what most on here are saying is their favorite. Why do you not like them? The carbon steel blades are smoother to me from the start. Maybe all in my head. CS is just better in vintage razors to me.
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