How do these compare to the feather blades?
1366607
I haven't used the Feather Blades Nico, but I can tell you the Shark blades have worked out really well for me. I get a really close, comfortable shave from them and I have pretty tough facial hair. I'm also pretty surprised by how long they stay sharp. They certainly aren't one and done on the shaving. Also I shave my head with them and I haven't gotten any nicks or cuts from using them.
1901273
I've used both Feather & the Personna Red (Israeli version), and I generally shave 2 passes, 6 days per week, changing blades once per week. I store my razors in a cup full of mineral oil after use, so I probably could get more mileage from the blades, but have noticed that they tend to lose their sharpness after day 5 or 6.
829737
I purchased the super blades separately. The Feather SS Japanese straight is fun to use, and with these blades it shaves very close. I normally shave with a traditional straight razor, but I alternate with the Feather if I'm in the mood for it. No need for stropping.
2121323
I honesty don't know. What I've personally found to be effective are the Personna double edge stainless steel, comfort coated blades. And I think they cost about 1 1/4 cents each when ordered over the internet in the 100 blade package. At least that's what works well for me. There may also be other equally good brands as the Personna at comparable prices.
1370226
I bought these, love them, but they are NOT the entire feather, just the tips where you can see the "eye"
2107528
I have used both the Shark and Feather blades and they work perfectly. I don't see a reason why persona blades wouldn't work.
389301
After months of use we have yet to be poked by a feather. These are made with very high quality material that seem to keep any feathers in...although there should be very few feathers mixed in with the down.
262721
The BK2 has a heavier blade than the Blackbird, making it more suited for heavy tasks such as chopping. The BK2's blade is also thicker than the Blackbird's, making the Blackbird more suited for fine tasks such as making feather sticks. The BK2 can be used to produce sparks from flint or chirt because the blade is carbon steel, and it's easier to sharpen in the field. The stainless steel blade of the Blackbird is lower maintenance and will hold it's edge longer, but may be more difficult to sharpen. The Blackbird comes with Micarta handles which are nicer than the black grivory handles on the BK2, and sheath that comes with the Blackbird; though generic and sloppy, is more versatile. I think the pros and cons of each knife make them more or less equall, so it boils down to personal preference. I chose the BK2 because I wanted the heavy work horse. Oh, there's also a bit of price difference. The BK2 is less expensive, the trade off for the cheaper sheath and handles, I suppose.
227743
It seems many like Shark, but at least for my DE razor they are my least favorite. Lord is a brand I like a lot better and it comes in half blades also. I normally shave with Feather, but my other favorites, not sure if they com in halves, are Gillette Goal. My point is just that if you haven't tried Lord, I think you should, then come tell me what you think. :) Maybe this is different for a single edge razor though.
1446090
They are a highly regarded blade on the shaving forums and are relatively inexpensive. It comes in a paper box and doesn't take up hardly any space at all. I think your best bet is to get a sample pack so you can try a lot of different blades and see which ones you like and which one you don't before making a purchase of 100 blades. You would be surprised at what works for YOU and what doesn't.
227742
I use Shark, I've been very satisfied with them. I accidentally ordered the double blades, but found that it's very easy to snap them in half. I haven't looked to see whether this saves me any money, since the blades are so inexpensive to begin with.
318932
I am not sure about the feather razors but I have used a couple of different brands and they fit just fine.
1279279
Merkur blades are usually considered mid-range sharp. Feather and Wilkinson seem the sharpest (too sharp for me) with derby brand being near the bottom range of sharpness. I like shark blades - give 'em a try. Better yet, sampler packs abound. Everybody is different and blade preferences reflect that.
1501443
Feathers are great but don't hold an edge as long as Wilkinson Sword. The feathers are the sharpest I've used but with a coarse beard they're only good for a couple shaves. Wilkinson is my everyday blade, but if I haven't shaved for a few days I throw a Feather in my Edwin Jagger D89 and it'll go right through it. Parker 92 is my everyday razor I pair with a Wilkinson blade.
855703
I can't tell that blades last longer if run slower. From my perspective the faster you run them the smoother the cut on aluminum.
727779
These blades last a long long time with proper maintenance. Clean the hair off them with a clipper brush and use a few drops of clipper oil each time you use it.
421368
As for the size difference I don't know . But I must say that I am somewhat disappointed in the durability of these blades. after making 20 or so 10 thousands removal passes on the edge of plywood I can feel very distinct ridges where the glue lines were on my new blades. I wish I could find blades that had carbide edges. The time it takes me to set a new set of blades perfectly in the machine is valuable. I would pay +/- $80.00 for a set of carbide blades.