These blades offer a very comfortable shave for a fraction of the price. Making the switch to an old school double edged razor kit may seem prohibitively expensive at first, but in the long run you'll save a bundle.
Folks have frequently said that these blades are a pinch unrelenting to beginners still learning to correctly utilise a double edged razor, however I've never had much of a problem. True, there is a small learning curve (how I wish the fathers of my generation had not been conned into the "multi-blade revolution" and had been able to educate us to shave fittingly). The benefits for taking the time to be taught to shave decently are certainly worth the risks of a few stray nicks.
In your first month your shave will likely not be better than it was before, nevertheless after you get the technique down with the grain, you may begin doing passes across the grain, and then versus the grain. So when you start out, stick with going with the grain for all your passes for the first week or two. When you become comfortable doing it with the grain, add a pass or two across the grain. Then gradually over time you can add against the grain. It ought not hurt going crossways or against the grain, when it does, you ought to do another reduction pass (usually with or maybe across grain) to get the hair shorter and more doable, if that doesn't help then avoid against the grain as some people are super sensitive (for instance some men detect the neck area is super sensitive so avoid going against the grain there). This is how you obtain the best shave of your life. Good luck and enjoy your journey to the closet shave you'll ever have.
Value
Furthermore, because they are double-edged blades, you possibly could employ one side and utilize then the otherside (they're pronounced with a 'I' and 'II' on the edge of the blade so you discern which side you're using.) These are fantastic razors at a super cost. Analyze some of the prices found on the Internet and it looks like you could be paying 50 cents per blade. That cost is more than fair for the caliber of these blades. They are sharp, durable and you can recycle them after you are done. Can you do the same with Mach-3 cartridges? Buy them in bulk. If you estimate how much you may save by switching to double edge razors. You may well be spending $120+ per year on Mach-3 systems! These are excellent blades and on occassion hard to get in the store. They seem to survive anywhere from 3-6 weeks depending on how oftentimes you shave.
It's Sharpness
The blade seems sharper and holds it's edge much longer than others on the market. You'll definitely notice less tugging on the hairs. The razor blades in this pack are very sharp, very resistant to tear and wear and very economic. Other double edge blades just don't measure up and do not have the sharp precision of a Merkur. These although not as sharp as the Feather, they seem to be more uniform than Feathers. Every blade is the same sharpness and quality. Shave once a week and you'll get 4 weeks just out of one side. If you soak them in mineral oil, then the shave gets even better and they last longer.
Once again, made in Germany lives up to the fame.
