Popular razor blades
As you know, we started selling the double edge razor blades and the safety razor in 2009. In the beginning, this type of shaving system was not super popular. In recent years, more and more men are discovering it and switching from the cartridge multi-blade to the safety razor. More and more men are enthusiastic about the shaving properties. The razor is becoming so popular that even the well-known major razor brands have reintroduced the safety razor into the retail market. We have once again dug and dug through our sales database and put together a top 5 most popular razor blades.
Top 5 double edge razor blades
The DE razor is a worldwide universal shaving system: its shape and dimensions are standardized. There are dozens of different brands and they are produced in different countries and factories. All razor blades fit all safety razor heads.
The blade is clamped in the shaving head of the holder. This means it is firmly secured and cannot move back and forth while shaving. In the case of a threaded shaving head, the blade clamps in the shaving head by means of a screw connection between the shaving head and handle.
Very well-known are the razors with a so-called butterfly closure. You turn the dial in the handle, the shaving head pops open, you place the blade in and close the shaving head again. The advantage of this system is that you can change blades quickly and easily.
The combination of the alloy, coatings and grind of the blade ensures that it shaves perfectly and efficiently and feels comfortable on the skin. Most of us have normal beard growth. It is therefore not surprising that the most popular blades are suitable for normal beard growth. Based on our own experiences and the reviews of various users, we have made a classification with regard to quality, sharpness and shaving properties:
- one ★ is mildly sharp;
- two ★★ is sharp and;
- three ★★★ means extremely sharp.
Using the handy 'Shaving property' filter in our webshop, you can easily and quickly select the right blade. For example, if you have a thin, light beard growth, select the mildly sharp (★) blades. If you have heavy beard growth or crackly hard beard stubble, you will benefit greatly from the extra sharp (★★★) razor blades.
1. Feather
Many novice safety razor wet shavers are initially a little hesitant about the Feather Hi Stainless Double Edge razor blades. We usually recommend starting with mild or medium sharp blades. After a few weeks of shaving you will be more experienced and you can switch to Feather with confidence. It is not without reason that this brand is very popular because it provides a smooth, efficient and pleasantly close shave.
These blades are extremely sharp (★★★) and are suitable for the experienced shaver with normal to heavy beard growth. These blades remain sharp for up to 7-10 shaving sessions.
The blades are made of stainless steel with a thin platinum coating. The advantage of stainless steel is that it hardly rusts at all. It is resistant to water and lime. In addition, it is more durable and stiffer than regular steel. Platinum is a precious metal, particularly durable and does not cause an allergic reaction.
The blades are produced in Japan by Feather Safety Razor Co Ltd. It comes packaged in a small plastic cartridge. The advantage of this packaging is that you can easily slide the blades out. After use, the used blades can be slid back in safely and conveniently.
2. Muhle
It is not surprising that the Muhle blades are popular. The German Muhle is a popular shaving brand of luxury razors and shaving brushes. When customers buy a Muhle safety razor, for example the popular R89, they usually buy a double edge blade from the same brand.
These blades are sharp but not extremely sharp (★★) and are suitable for the novice or experienced shaver with normal to heavy beard growth. You can easily shave 4-6 times with these blades.
These blades are also made of stainless steel and are packaged in a plastic cartridge.
3. Merkur
The Merkur razors are very popular. The German Merkur from Solingen is known for its differentiated range of safety razors:
- razors with closed comb, open tooth comb and adjustable shaving head;
- different sizes and materials.
Merkur's double edge razor blades fit all different types of Merkur razors. These blades are also sharp but not extremely sharp (★★) and are suitable for the novice or experienced shaver with normal to heavy beard growth. They stay sharp for up to 4-6 shaves.
These blades are made of stainless steel with a thin coating of platinum and are packaged in a plastic cartridge.
4. Personna
The Personna razor blades are produced by Personna American Safety Razor Company in Israel. Personna is a major manufacturer of various razor systems.
These blades are sharp (★★) but not as extremely sharp as the Feather blades. Also suitable for experienced shavers with normal to heavy beard growth. These blades remain sharp for up to 4-6 shaving sessions.
They are made of stainless steel and have a thin platinum coating. They are packed per 10 pieces in a plastic cartridge.
5. Boker
Böker is known as the manufacturer of top quality knives. For several years now they have also been selling their own double edge razor blades. Because we sell Böker safety razors every day, the accompanying blades are sold regularly.
These blades are sharp but forgiving (★★) and are popular with men with normal to heavy beard growth. These blades remain sharp for up to 6-8 shaves.
These blades are made of 'ice tempered' stainless steel. This provides extra strength and stiffness to the metal. This keeps the blades sharp for a long time. They are packed per 10 pieces in a cardboard box.
