Blade Pairing in Carbon Razor Models

I have a stainless steel Carbon incoming soon with the standard SS base plate as well as a ++ plate. I was thinking of using a Gillette Rubie or Gillette Nacet first with this razor and because I have seen some of Ols67 sotd photos, he has inspired me to use a few vintage blades. If you wouldn't mind mentioning which Carbon you have and what you like the most when it comes to blades. I usually try to shave with more growth as opposed to shaving daily in case you want to recommend me a certain blade.

Thanks everyone and cheers!

I have a stainless steel Carbon incoming soon with the standard SS base plate as well as a ++ plate. I was thinking of using a Gillette Rubie or Gillette Nacet first with this razor and because I have seen some of Ols67 sotd photos, he has inspired me to use a few vintage blades. If you wouldn't mind mentioning which Carbon you have and what you like the most when it comes to blades. I usually try to shave with more growth as opposed to shaving daily in case you want to recommend me a certain blade.

Thanks everyone and cheers!

Love to hear your reviews on both baseplates especially the ++

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Hi Zac!  Geez...I don’t think I have used a bad blade in the Carbon Shaving Co Razor.  I got some spectacular shaves with the vintage Wilkinson London Bridge blade, and I have recently been blown away by the vintage made in England Gillette Super Silver blades.  

As far as modern go, I had a few great shaves with the Astra blades in the Carbon!

I think you are really going to like the Carbon!

Congrats!

Vr

Matt

I have a stainless steel Carbon incoming soon with the standard SS base plate as well as a ++ plate. I was thinking of using a Gillette Rubie or Gillette Nacet first with this razor and because I have seen some of Ols67 sotd photos, he has inspired me to use a few vintage blades. If you wouldn't mind mentioning which Carbon you have and what you like the most when it comes to blades. I usually try to shave with more growth as opposed to shaving daily in case you want to recommend me a certain blade.

Thanks everyone and cheers!

Love to hear your reviews on both baseplates especially the ++

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Hi Zac!  Geez...I don’t think I have used a bad blade in the Carbon Shaving Co Razor.  I got some spectacular shaves with the vintage Wilkinson London Bridge blade, and I have recently been blown away by the vintage made in England Gillette Super Silver blades.  

As far as modern go, I had a few great shaves with the Astra blades in the Carbon!

I think you are really going to like the Carbon!

Congrats!

Vr

Matt

Thanks Andrew and Matt for your replies. I guess my razor will be here early this week so I will get a sotd video up in the middle of the week. Not sure if the ++ will be here by then, but if so, I would rather shave with the ++ first. rawfox1 when was the last time you shaved with the Carbon?

A big reason I have been wanting to try the Carbon is there are a lot of people who like this geometry and mention good efficiency as well as good comfort. I have been wanting a modern razor that can replace the BBS-1 that is currently available. I have tried quite a few Wolfmans and as much as they were nice, they were a bit mild and the aggressiveness wasn't there. Now I haven't tried the WR2 design or had the chance to play with a 1.55 gap, etc but I hope to find something a bit different with this razor. 
Ols67 Since you mentioned Astra Greens, which I like quite a bit in different razors, have you tried the Red Pack Israeli Personnas?

I have not used a red Israeli Personna in years Zac...sorry can’t speak to it in the Carbon.

Vr

Matt

Personna Med Prep is my favorite blade and work in the Carbon Cx. I have tried the Astra's (came with the razor) and Wilkinson (German) - also with good results.

I have a stainless steel Carbon incoming soon with the standard SS base plate as well as a ++ plate. I was thinking of using a Gillette Rubie or Gillette Nacet first with this razor and because I have seen some of Ols67 sotd photos, he has inspired me to use a few vintage blades. If you wouldn't mind mentioning which Carbon you have and what you like the most when it comes to blades. I usually try to shave with more growth as opposed to shaving daily in case you want to recommend me a certain blade.

Thanks everyone and cheers!

Love to hear your reviews on both baseplates especially the ++

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Hi Zac!  Geez...I don’t think I have used a bad blade in the Carbon Shaving Co Razor.  I got some spectacular shaves with the vintage Wilkinson London Bridge blade, and I have recently been blown away by the vintage made in England Gillette Super Silver blades.  

As far as modern go, I had a few great shaves with the Astra blades in the Carbon!

I think you are really going to like the Carbon!

Congrats!

Vr

Matt

Thanks Andrew and Matt for your replies. I guess my razor will be here early this week so I will get a sotd video up in the middle of the week. Not sure if the ++ will be here by then, but if so, I would rather shave with the ++ first. rawfox1 when was the last time you shaved with the Carbon?

A big reason I have been wanting to try the Carbon is there are a lot of people who like this geometry and mention good efficiency as well as good comfort. I have been wanting a modern razor that can replace the BBS-1 that is currently available. I have tried quite a few Wolfmans and as much as they were nice, they were a bit mild and the aggressiveness wasn't there. Now I haven't tried the WR2 design or had the chance to play with a 1.55 gap, etc but I hope to find something a bit different with this razor. 
Ols67 Since you mentioned Astra Greens, which I like quite a bit in different razors, have you tried the Red Pack Israeli Personnas?

Hi Zac the WR2 1.55 SS and the WR2 1.35 Ti are my favorite razors

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I have found the ++ baseplate to be my favorite, I have used Polsilver, Astra, Gillette 7 O'Clock Black and Israeli reds all with good results. The Black was probably the most efficient.

I only have the standard plate, I’ve used a Gillette Silver Blue, Permasharp and feathers all work well


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The last few years I haven't tried too many new razors which has allowed me to really figure blades out more. It seems like a large variety of Gillette blades that people like. Generally in the past, the Gillette Platinums (grey box) and Silver Blues weren't the best on my face and stubble. I would be willing to give both a shot but will probably snag the newer Gillette blue/white Platinum because they other renditions weren't sharp enough despite being smooth.

I also was thinking about giving the Pol Silver Super Iridium a shot as well but I will have to see if I have some Perma Sharp. Was thinking about Personna Blue Med Prep as I have plenty to play with but that is another blade that was never my favorite in any razors.

Again, everyones comments are appreciated. I have been rereading all the Carbon threads and posts on the forums but not everyone always mentions what blades work for them in a full razor review. Weird time for me to be getting a new razor as I just started doing my first pass different than I have in like 5 years.