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Trig Razor Blade Review

eddie — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:05:20 +0000

I’ll get right to the point – Trig razor blades are by far the worst blade I’ve ever used.

The blade doesn’t seem all that sharp. It pulls out more hair than it cuts.

Because of its dullness, it’s always getting caught & bouncing on my face, rather than gliding smoothly. This would normally cause a lot of nicks & scrapes, but because this blade is about as sharp as a lemon I managed to walk away relatively uninjured.

Took me three passes with this blade to get to a decent level shave, and that’s being generous. I still have stubble, and I still have missed patches.

I was surprised to find that some people really like Trig blades. (Which are manufactured by the Treet corporation.) One poster at Badger & Blade just loves them.

I’m always surprised I don’t see these excellent blades discussed more on the shave forums as I find their price to performance ratio hard to beat. A popular UK seller offers these at ten for £2.60 GBP (€3.10 EUR) and I’ll be stocking up.

Others, though, have experiences in line with my own, like this fellow at SMF.

I think your being generous with a 6.25, one of the worst blades along with all the Treet blades made in Pakistan, just did not suit me at all.

I’m sure it would suit some people, but not me.

If that’s the case, I may be tossing all of my yet-untried Treet blades in the trash.

As everyone in the wet shaving world is fond of saying, “Your mileage may vary.” Hey, maybe I got a bad batch. But the Trig blade is, by far, the worst blade I’ve ever tried.

Asco Super Stainless Razor Blade Review

eddie — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:47:14 +0000

When I started working through my double edged blade sampler pack, I thought I would write a review of each blade, or at least each blade that I liked.

But there was a problem with that plan – namely, I don’t have all that much to say about these blades. Only “I like these,” or “I didn’t like these other ones.” I’m not enough of a shaving connoisseur that I can assign numbers or ranks to different aspects of the blade.

Pretty lame, eh? I know.

So, I’m here to report in that I like these Asco Super Stainless blades a lot. Actually, I’m writing this more as a reminder to myself, so when it comes time to purchase new blades, I remember that I liked the Ascos.

From what I’ve read, they’re made in Egypt, and the shaving geeks call these the “orange-boxed Ascos.” Some people have reported getting up to 7 decent shaves from a single blade. I’ve only used the blade for one shave so far, so I don’t know if that’ll be my experience. But if is, I’ll surely be picking up bunches of these.

Interesting tidbit I saw in this forum post about the Asco blades – one commentor says that in Spanish, Asco means “it makes you sick. like puking kind of sick.” I checked the definition using Google translate and Google tells me that Asco means “disgust.” Ha ha. Maybe as in “disgustingly awesome!” Or, “it makes me sick how long these blades last.” ;-)

How to extend the life of your disposable razor blades

eddie — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:56:25 +0000

Razor blades are expensive. At an average cost of roughly $2.50 per “premium” blade (such as Schick Quattro or Gillette Fusion), a well-groomed man can easily spend hundreds of dollars on replacement blades each year. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to maximize the life of your razor blades. In fact, I think I’ve discovered the perfect solution.

First, a note: Don’t buy razor blades on eBay

Whatever you do, do NOT buy replacement blades from eBay! (Ever!) Razor blades are a popularly counterfeited item, and, more often that not, the blades that you get from eBay will be fakes. These fakes are of very poor quality and will tear the hair right out of your face. I’ve been burned by this one before; believe me, you’d be better of shaving with Fred Flintstone’s clam than you would a counterfeit razor blade. If you see a deal on blades that looks too good to be true, it almost certainly is.

Think about it – if Walmart and Target, two of the largest retailers in the world, don’t have the buying power to get blades at a rock-bottom price, how does some guy on eBay have that pull? The answer is, he doesn’t. He is selling counterfeit blades, either knowingly or unknowingly.

A number of sites have info on spotting fake blades. Save yourself the hassle and only buy blades from reputable retailers.

Razor blades get dull

All sharp edges dull with use. It’s science. That’s why expensive knife sets come with honing tools. With a disposable razor blade, however, it’s not possible to re-sharpen the blade. That’s why your course of action is to fight off a sharp edge’s other enemy – moisture.

Water rusts your blades

Water causes oxidation, or rust, to develop on your blade. This rust dulls the sharp edge of your razor. A blade left damp with water will slowly rust away, thus dulling the cutting edge. The single best method to extend the life of your blade is to never get it wet. Of course, that’s not practical, so you could instead try drying your blade after each use. Unfortunately, with today’s advanced four and five-blade designs, that’s often easier said than done. Fortunately, there’s an even better way.

The best anti-dulling tool in your keep-sharp arsenal: Rubbing alcohol

If you want to keep your blades sharp for as long as possible, keep a small jar of rubbing alcohol in your bathroom and wash the blade with the alcohol after each use. I use a high-percentage concentration (93%) and simply swish the blade around in the jar after each use. This helps to clean the blade, removes excess water, and allows the blade to dry much more quickly, free of those pesky water molecules.

I have seen some people recommend storing your blade in an alcohol solution, but I don’t recommend this approach. Today’s blades contain carefully positioned moisture strips with which the alcohol will interact, causing them to warp and distort the face of your blade, leading to a very shoddy shave. (Trust me, I’ve been there.) The best technique is to simply swish the blade around, then place it in a drawer, where it’ll be safe from water and water vapor, until your next use.

Using this technique I have extended the life of my razor blades a bit. (I think.)

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