King Gillette invented the double edged blade and the safety razor, and Gillette still makes superb blades, but there are a lot of other choices. One site I have used is ItalianBarber.com, and they seem to have good prices. They carry their own line of shaving soaps and gear, RazoRock, which I have been quite pleased with it. Another site is Maggard Razors.
I don’t actually like the German Croma blades we saw in the video very much. Russian made blades are generally superb. Rapira and most Gillette blades are Russian.
It's wise to start with a blade sampler, as different people like different blades. EBay is usually the best spot for blades.
Some recommendations:
- Edwin Jagger DE89 razor
- Polsilver Super Irridium or Astra Superior Platinum blades
- Razorock Plissoft brush
- Razorock Mudderfocker or Razorock Zi Peppino or TOBS Avocado soap
The $8 Razorock razor is pretty good for a starter if you are pinching pennies. The Fine Accoutrements lathering bowl works incredibly well.
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