Double Edge Razor Blade Sample Pack (3x each)

Great kit to let you try different blades. Below is my review/opinion of the different razors. I had used Feather razors in the past, but after trying all the brands in this kit, I ended up liking the Dorco's the most. It's great to try out the different blades before you go out and and order a 50-100 pack!Feather: sharp but Nicks a lotShark: doesn't last long, Nicks after a few uses and doesn't shave closeAstra superior platinum: good smooth shaved, lasts awhile - try again2nd try - a number of small cuts, not good.Cutlass: good smooth shave, no nicks, try againDorco: great smooth shave. Not as close, but blade lasts a long time. Few/no knicks. Compare to Cutlass.2nd use - great smooth shave, Zero cuts after a few days use.Derby Extra - super smooth, no nicks. Maybe not closet shave ever? Lasts a long time. A favorite for sure.Vidyut Super-Max - not super close shave, not super smooth either. Skip.Good shave after a few uses. No nicks, smooth close shave.Wilkinson sword - very close shave, but lots of knicks on chin.

This sampler was the perfect combination of brands, quantity, and price. Enough blades of each brand to make sure performance of one blade isn't a fluke but not too many so you're stuck with a lot of blades you don't like. It has all the major brands (Feather, Astra, Wilkinson, Derby, Shark, et. al.) and a good mix of aggressive and smoother blades. Best of all, the price is very reasonable for what you get without the need to invest as much as the razor itself. The vendor was overseas but shipping was prompt and follow-up communications were made to make sure all was satisfactory. This is great for those new to DE shaving or those just looking to switch things up a bit and maybe find a new favorite. Happy Shaving! BTW - have tried 3 brands and like Astra best, so far.

(Review aimed at men) After thoughtlessly using disposable cartridges for many years, I've used a double-edge razor for a while. I defaulted to Feather blades at the outset because I'd used them previously in a straight razor with which I'd trimmed around a beard when I'd occasionally grow one. The Feather blades are known for their sharpness; you need to be somewhat conservative when you shave with them if you haven't used them before.During the pandemic the price of Feathers rose dramatically (I bought a 100 count pack for $22 in Feb 2020; a year later they were $40!) Anticipating that the price wouldn't fall by the time I needed to reorder blades in 2021, and having no experience with other brands, I thought I'd try this variety pack. So I put aside the Feather blades last winter and tried these. Am glad I did.Your experience will vary with the brand of blade according to the nature of your beard, the degree to which you prepare your skin, the soap you use, and your skill in shaving with a double-edge or straight razor.As I noted, I like the Feather blades because they're extremely sharp and I'm competent enough with the razor not to nick myself more than a couple times a month. However, I was surprised (and pleased) to find that of the seven brands in this variety pack, I'd be quite happy with five of them, including, of course, Feather. In fact, I didn't see a material difference in the quality of shave, or longevity of the blade, I got with the other four compared with Feather. I generally toss my Feather blades after four shaves, as I notice a drop-off in cutting quality after that. I found, however, that I could use the other four blades just as long or longer, and at roughly 1/3 the current price of Feather or less.I noted from other reviewers that they ranked the blades very differently from me. Accordingly, your mileage may vary. If you're just starting out shaving with a safety razor, or, like me, have limited experience with different brands, this variety pack will be well worth the investment. You'll be able to understand which blades are best for you and to have the flexibility to react to price changes if you care about that. Am glad I experimented with these during the past several months.