Astra-Derby-Shark-Lord-Treet-Sharp 100 Quality Double Edge Razor Blades Sampler (18 different brands)

Diverse Selection (5/5): This sampler pack includes 18 different brands of razor blades, providing a diverse range of options to choose from. Each brand offers a unique shaving experience, catering to various skin types and beard textures. Premium Quality (5/5): All the razor blades included in this sampler pack come from respected brands known for their quality and craftsmanship. You can trust that you're using blades that are designed for optimal performance and comfort. Superior Shaving Experience (5/5): The variety of blades in this sampler pack allows you to experiment and find the blade that suits your needs best. Whether you prefer a close shave, smooth glide, or minimal irritation, you're likely to find a blade that meets your expectations. Cost-Efficient (5/5): Instead of committing to a large quantity of a single brand of razor blades, this sampler pack lets you test multiple brands in smaller quantities. This is cost-effective and helps you avoid buying a large supply of blades that may not suit your preferences. Reduced Irritation (5/5): By trying different brands and blade types, you can find the one that minimizes irritation and razor burn, providing a more comfortable shaving experience. Long-Lasting Supply (5/5): With 100 razor blades in the sampler pack, you'll have a long-lasting supply of blades that can last for months, depending on your shaving frequency. This ensures you won't run out of quality blades anytime soon. Great for Gifting (5/5): This sampler pack makes an excellent gift for anyone who takes their shaving routine seriously. It allows the recipient to explore various blade options and enhance their shaving experience.

About a year ago I bought a Henson razor that takes an old style double edge razor blade. The razor itself is designed by engineers and is somewhat different than the clamshell razors of old. There are also several other brands that take the same blade as people are rediscovering that you don't need 5 blades to get a good shave. Shaving with this style of blade was new to me and I must admit to some ignorance. I had kind of assumed that the blades were a commodity, pretty much alike with the differences being in the hardness of the blade to maintain sharpness, whether it was prone to rust or not, and how sharp it was out of the package. Then I ran into several YouTube videos where they rated brands of blades by a whole lot of different features - like how aggressive it was, how comfortable it was, how it would react with your face, etc. They had different methods of getting this information across but the best was a chart that condensed it into rankings by features. They had weeded out the not so good ones and all the ones in the list were quality blades. I was thinking how am I going to get small quantities of these blades so that I would have enough to test but not so many that I would have mountains of blades left over that I didn't like. One of them mentioned sampler packs to solve this issue. Checking on Amazon I found many such packs for sale. The prices were very reasonable. One attraction of using these is the low blade cost, most run about $.10 each and are good for several shaves. You can barely buy a set of modern multi blade cartridges for the same money that will get you 100 blades! I compared the list of recommended brands and matched it up to the sample pack that had the most of those brands included. These blades are made all over the world - USA, Japan, Egypt, England, Turkey, and more. As the videos had stated, they have individual profiles. I like a close shave but it's always been a bit hard to get one that is really close. And I have been comparing the cartridge razors to the double edge ones by shaving different areas of my face with each. I'm just getting started in my evaluation and learning what works with my skin. The blades that came with the razor were good, and equaled the cartridge razor, but I kind of wanted closer. So the first one from the sample pack was a more aggressive one. It did give a closer shave but at the cost of some irritation and it mowed down a bump that the original blade skipped. After three uses, to make sure I was doing it properly, I concluded that this blade is too aggressive for me. And I was warned about this in the videos. So next time I'm going to select a less aggressive one. I ended up with 100 blades in the sample pack which gives me a lot of shaves and testing to do. If you are considering a razor that uses these blades the sample pack is an excellent way to find out what you like. I would advise to choose a modern re-design of the razor itself as the newer ones have learned from the deficiencies in the original clamshell razors and improved on them. Some put tension on the blades so that they remain stiffer. Others differ in the angle the blade contacts your face to maximize cutting and minimize irritation. I'm happy with my Henson but there are other brands also so do some research before making the leap.

Excellent assortment. Good if you are new to double edge shaving to find the brand you like.

Good variety of blades at a good price. The shark brand is awful and sliced my husband's face. Astra seems like the best in the bunch.

Great selection of blades test before coming to one brand.

Great grab bag. I'm no mathematician but 18, 5 packs isn't 100 razors. That being said it's well over a years worth of razor blades. My favorites are the super power carbon steel blades and the shark stainless. The superpower blades have a very thin edge and cut best on 1st and second shaves they are worn out in a few days. The shark have a thicker edge and really don't shave well until about the 3rd use. But they will last 2 weeks shaving everyday. All the blades are from India or Pakistan. Good way to find a blade you like. Very important to try a blade at least 3x before dismissing it. This is especially important with the stainless blades as they all require at least 1 break in shave. To be clear I mean use the same blade at least 3x they often come from the factory w a microscopic burr that takes time to remove. I also flip my blade after the first shave this helps to break that burr edge. Overall good grab bag. Great for a young person who dosent know what they like. Would make a good gift for a kid leaving home for 1st time. A good safety razor is the other half of a good shave. Quality ones are under $30. I prefer a non adjustable style. But apparently it's a thing to shave and look like you instantly have 5 o'clock shadow, which is where an adjustable can be helpful. Also good for very sensitive skin. The idea being you dial in the shave over 3 or 4 passes. Hope this helps.

Very good to know about the brands. Some brands are very nice

Good mix of blades to try. Some of the cheap ones made in Egypt or Pakistan were not good but nice to try and good to rule out buying these in future even at a low price. Did not like Shark or Big Ben. Astra was good.

Llegaron bien, son 17 marcas diferentes hay varias marcas repetidas solo es diferente la versión, aún así creo que son buen producto, ahora las probaré una por una y veré qué tal, hasta en tonces escribiré otra reseña.

Fun trying out different blades too see what I like. Good value and it's a lot of blades. Most are from similar manufactures/brands but I imagine you'd still get a good sense of what you like. I'm only half way through trying the different packs but it seems none of the platinum blades vibe with my skin. Favorite is shark chrome so far since it was very smooth fairly close. It's comforting having all the packs closed/sealed opposed to samplers with the blades just in their paper.

Good variety of blades from different countries for a low price, but the orange asco pack arrived opened even though all 5 blades were there. I'm not willing to take the risk to use blades from an unsealed package, so I'll slip the orange asco.