Ask Aaron Q/A: Double edge safety razor blades: Stainless Steel vs Platinum
Aaron is asked a question about the differences between stainless steel & platinum double edge razor blades
Jon Strutt, from the UK, asks:
“I’m thinking of buying some Astra double edge razor blades – what are the pro’s and cons of the Stainless Steel vs Platinum?”
Made in Egypt, the PTFE coated Shark Super Stainless is a favourite to rival the mighty Feather in the double edge shaving world.
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Strutt,
Blades are the most subjective and personable part of shaving, so please take whatever advice given as a personal anecdote. For starters, the main difference is the material and coating treatments that the blades receive. As to how it feels on the face, for me the Platinum blades were smoother and sharper than the Stainless. However, that experience can vary from person to person. I encourage you to try both and see which feels the best to you.
Smooth Shaving!
Aaron”
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Ask Aaron Q/A: Do you recommend Gillette 7 O’ Clock double edge razor blades?
Aaron is asked a question about the merits of Gillette 7 O’ Clock double edge razor blades
Victor Lord Denovan, from the UK, asks:
“Hi Aaron, I have now tried quite a number of different double edge razor blades, including Feathers, Astras, etc but never tried Gillette 7 o’clocks. I must admit that the ones mentioned above did not really impress me over the Supermax Blue Diamonds, although I realise that everyone’s face is different. Do you think the 7 o’clocks are noticeably better/different? Regards, Victor.”
Gillette 7 O’ Clock razor blades
AARON SAYS
“Lord Denovan,
I have tried several different brands of the Gillette 7′O clock brand, but to me they were not better than Feathers, which are my favorite. This just goes to show you that blades are the most personable and subjective aspect to wetshaving.
I suggest you try them, who knows, you might find one of them better than the Supermax, but if not, you know that the Supermax are the best for your particular face. It is truly a win-win situation. Let me know what you find out!
Smooth Shaving,
Aaron”
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The Shaving Shack declares war on boring Father’s Day Gifts
Say no to mugs, ties, socks, jumpers and slippers this year
No more ties or slippers! That is our rallying cry this year, so much so that we have decided to go to war against boring Father’s Day gifts.
We are advising against the same old gifts that resurface year on year and put a downer on his big day like that #1 Dad mug or those pair of slippers.
So make sure your Dad is the envy of all the top dads out there with The Bluebeards Revenge Double Edge ‘Scimitar’ Razor.
The Bluebeards Revenge 'Scimitar' Double Edge Razor
The chrome-finished razor recently won the prestigious About.com reader’s choice award for Best Razor, beating the likes of Gillette’s Fusion Pro-Glide and the Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5. Now in its fifth year, the Readers’ Choice Awards honour the world’s best products, features and services across more than a dozen categories, ranging from technology to hobbies to parenting and men’s grooming, as selected by its readers.
“Gifting Dad with a unique double edge razor just like his Father used to own shows an incredible amount of thoughtfulness,” said Dan Hildrew, from The Shaving Shack.
“Every year we have loved ones asking us for our recommendations for the Ultimate Father’s Day present; this award-winning razor is the perfect gift for Dad on June 17.”
So ensure your Dad slices through stubble the Bluebeards way this June 17! The ‘Scimitar’ is a totally stunning, bespoke, German engineered double edged razor – the epitome of traditional shaving instruments. Laser etched with the eye-catching Bluebeards Revenge logo it has a length of 9.5 cm and a weight of 67g.
“A crisp, classic design brought up to date with the benefit of precision engineering and modern manufacturing. A solid, hefty, handful of shaving equipment fit for use by real men,” said David Hildrew, ‘Bluebeard-In-Chief’.
The ‘Scimitar’ has a price tag of £34.99 and takes double edge razor blades, which can be purchased from The Shaving Shack.
The Bluebeards Revenge is also proud to be saving men’s lives this Father’s Day. The brand’s packaging features potentially lifesaving advice for men on the inside of all the cartons – encouraging men to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of the three male specific cancers – testicular, penile and prostate – so they can seek advice from a GP as early as possible.
So treat your Dad to this award-winning safety razor and he will love you for ever…
Wilkinson Sword razor blades added to free gift selection
We recently surveyed our email newsletter subscribers about what they liked and disliked about The Shaving Shack.
Wilkinson Sword Double Edged Razor Blades
One of the topics that our customers mentioned was offering a larger double edge blade selection.
We have taken this feedback on board and have added Wilkinson Sword double edge razor blades to our free gift selection (available on orders over £9.99, exc P&P). Just add these blades to your shopping basket at checkout.
These are quality double edge blades that will fit perfectly into all of the safety razors we sell at The Shaving Shack.
You can also buy two packs of five individually wrapped Wilkinson Sword blades for just £2.99 at The Shaving Shack.
We will be announcing the arrival of a number of other new double edge blade brands in the next few weeks.
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