Ladas blades

Yesterday I loaded up a Ladas blade into my Razorock Black Mamba. I have only ever used Ladas blades once before after receiving a pack in a blade sampler.

I started shaving, and remembered that I did enjoy Ladas blades, much like most of the other Russian made blades I have tried.

Then, I flipped the razor over as one side had become clogged with soap/hair. The next stroke did absolutely nothing but remove soap from my skin.

Was I not concentrating on the blade angle? Perhaps the nip of tequila I had earlier had been very potent?

Nope, sure enough, only one side of the razor blade had been sharpened, the other side was as dull as an ace of spades or queen of clubs.

Perhaps I got a blade made on the famous Russian factory "Monday morning or Friday afternoon" when the vodka is flowing and the partying starts early!

I'm not too bothered by it, but has anyone else experienced this?

haha yea I guess you landed on one of those blades, rest assure this happens even to the most expensive DE blades on the market, its mass production so couple might slip trough CQ in a whole pack of 100. Ladas are actually decent and cheap blades that for me only last me 2 shaves, 3rd shave is a no go , the same price Voskhod is actually tad bit sharper,smoother and I can go for 4 shaves with it, now 5th shave with the Voskhod is struggle like the 3rd shave with the Ladas. Just keep on shaving with the sharp side and once gets dull put a new blade in it, no need to waste the blade just use it on the sharp side

Perhaps it's a new SE blade design where one edge is for shaving and one is used as a soap squeegee.

I've been shaving with Ladas blades for the last few days. No issues -- so far.

No issues for me yet. I love Both the voskhod and Ladas but I lean a little more towards the Ladas blades as I only use mine once and throw them.


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I have never used a Ladas blade.

I've read about these blades here. Thanks for telling me about them.

I look forward to using one when I need to.