Bic Razor Blade Review!
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- Опубликовано: 18 апр 2015
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I think it's hilarious that the ad that played just before this video was for a multi-blade cartridge style razor.
These blades are much sharper than Derby. I'd actually say it's on the "very sharp" side of the spectrum, the opposite of Derby.
Derby is far smoother. Sharp isn't always better unless you're Turkish.
@@joebenson528 I didn't say anything about which was better. Derby doesn't work for me because it isn't sharp enough, but it could be perfect for someone else. I've used a couple of the Bic blades, and they were too sharp for me. They cut through my beard, but I was worried they could also mangle my face if I wasn't careful. I use Polsilver and Voskhod, which are much sharper than Derby but not a scalpel like Bic and Feather.
@@joebenson528 smoother isn’t always better. Most men have tough thick hair. Sharp blades are better but requires more skill to shave with. If you’re a novice then use a dull blade. Feather blades really chop up the hair. Especially my hair is thick as tree stumps. If you use a light short strokes a sharp blade won’t cut or take off too much skin.
These blades are deceiving, the 1st shave doesn’t tell the entire story. This blade gets significantly sharper (as in sharper than a Feather or Nacet on their 2nd shave), they are one of the sharpest there are after the coating wears off. Excellent blade, just takes a little bit to get used to its sharpness curve, it’s opposite of uncoated blades.
This blade is my favorite. It is the most universally 'great' shave in all my razors. Wilkinson Sword is a close #2. BiC Chrome-Platinum in my Merkur Futur on a #1 mild setting is just one of the best shaves I've ever had. Also, it shaved perfectly in a very aggressive cheap razor by Dave Ocean 33 (called "Atlas") when no other blade would shave comfortably in it. It's about the same as the Wilkinson Sword in the 100-year old Gillette Old-Types for me. I think everyone's skin is a little different. I have coarse hair, but sensitive skin. The BiC CP is sharp enough to cut the hair well, but smooth enough to glide over my skin just right. I'm going to buy a 100-pack of it and a 20-pack of Wilkinson Sword and use those as my exclusive blades once I'm done using all the rest of my test blades.
As a mid-January 2018 DE wet shaving lady, I've been testing blades from different 2 sampler packs. I've done the Derby, Dorco ST-301, and now moving to the Bic for my next test.
This shows that blades are probably the most YMMV topic in tradshaving community. I find the bics to be one of the sharpest blades, certainly on par with nacet or 7oc black. Definitely sharper than astras, probably less sharp than feathers. A very smooth blade as well, I used this blade with my new r41 daily for a week and I didn't even have a weeper during this period. I'm very happy with it!
Here's the dirty secret about Bics: the second third and fourth shave are better than the first as the coating wears off the blade edge.
That's what i wanted to say. I haven't tried them but here is the explanation www.refinedshave.com/razor-blade-sharpness-summary/
Here in Greece BIC products are legendary grown ages
Happy someone is finally doing this with the blades. Gives some insight into which blades people might want to try. Always happy for daily videos to, happy to see you have the time finally for it.
wow..I just took a glance at your subs and your channel has grown so much..I remember subbing to you when you barely had a 100 people..I was wondering why you didn't have a huge following and look at you now ♡♡ so happy for you..another great video
Strange comments. BIC blades have been testes at refined shaving to be the sharpest blade after 3 shaves of all on average. Sharper than Featers!
I think they are great if you get a good batch. However BICs quality control leaves a lot to be desired and you will get quite a few dud blades if you buy a large pack. I tend to find a decent chrome platinum blade will stay sharp for 5 shaves or more, whereas a Feather will be sharp as hell for two or three shaves then die off after that. I'm going to try a BiC in my R41 I think it would be good as Nick says here. Great shave Nick!
i was thinking of switching up how i shave months back and was looking for reviews for safety razors when i found your videos. Needless to say your videos are what made me finally decide to switch. great videos man, keep it up.
I have sensitive skin AND coarse beard, so the prep is very important. When people complain about rough shaving with safety razors, usually they didn´t prep properly. Usually when the shaving day comes, before anything else I apply hair conditioner in my beard and leave it for a minimum of 5min to help soften the beard. Then I take my shower, the hot water will help open the pores and soften the beard a bit more. If I don´t do that before applying the shaving cream is guaranteed I will have a rough shave, cuts in my face and skin all irritated.
Been using them for about 7 months and they are working perfectly. They're sharp but also very forgiving.
I recently started using these blades in my slanted razor (Fatip Lo Storto), and they're the smoothest blades I've ever used. I was using Shark Super Chrome before that, but I'm going to be using the Bic Chrome Platinum from now on.
Great review on the Bic Blades. Next! Will check in tomorrow. Keep them coming Nick.
Really enjoying your blade review series. Great job
I did, and I still do use this blades, if you know how to soak your beard, use the traditional shave, they are durable and get you a great shave. I do use a hot shower to prep my beard.
Great series as a new guy taking notes! Thank you.
The trouble with DE shaving and also the awesome part is SO MANY choices! It's cool to have so much to choose from but it can take forever and break your bank figuring out exactly what's perfect for you! That's why I love your vids - helps me make choices :)
***** well when you first start out you have NO idea - first razor - mild medium or aggressive OC or normal - butterfly, 3 piece, stainless. mercer, EJ, Ikon etc.. they are all good - then brush - boar, badger, horse or synthetic and what knot size - wood horn or poly handle then soap or cream and which one and which brush for each - then their are a million blades - take just persona for example you have labs crystal, red, or med prep and confusing packaging to boot lol you get the idea + you only get to try one combination a day at most so it takes a while... I actually like the variety it makes it more like a hobby but it does get expensive... like any good hobby. OH and I'm not even talking about the bowl, stand, pre and after shave, alum and other stuff I can't think of right now haha :)
very sharp blade.
one of the favorite!
Just got a head shave with those blades and they were SMOOTH. I like them.
Hello there Nick my name is Marco Vianello from miami fl I'm a business owner by profession and I just wanted to let you know that I have been wet shaving for about 3 or 4 months now my first and only razor I have is the muhle r41 and you and you're videos have truly helped me and continue to help me improve my shaves I appreciate you doing these videos, I just bought my first shaving soap from art of shaving sandlwood but don't have any boar hair brushes to make it a quality lather just yet keep on keepin on my friend, I notice you are in Chicago, while I was expanding my company there I lived in oaklawn in 09 and have family there as well, so thank you once again Nick God bless have a wonderful night
Marco Vianello He's in Boston now.
This is why sampler packs are great. Everyone's skin is different. For me, these Bics are at the top of my "never again" list.
You don't really know how to shave if you consider this.
Ye you suck
Took a break from writing a paper once I was notified this was uploaded! Love this series so far it was a very good idea! Thanks for the videos Nick!
You've got it man! Good luck on your paper
nick shaves Thanks! Yay for college.
Enjoying your series!
Description box says you used Stirling. So it threw me off when you pulled out the Shaver Heaven. Lol. Great series Nick. Glad you're making videos more frequently again
Oops! Good catch. Need to fix that
Those Bic blades look serviceable. I would like to get some in a sample pack, or maybe just one pack of them to try. I have some other blades to try first though, and my mileage seems to vary between shaves, and between razors.
Great video Nick
Bic chrome platinum at the same category with Derby blades ????? I have very very thick and hard stables and although Derby didn't shave me at all (really only the razor was wiping the lather !) Bic went like a knife through butter !!!But after all YMMV !
same here! derby sucks no shave at all, bic best shave so far!
Yeah, I looked at him sideways when he said that, lol. I tried Derby blades and they were horrible. I didn't understand exactly what smooth meant.
They have quality issues on some batches. and picky with certain razor
Just goes to show that YMMV. I find these blades to be on par with Personna Platinum - sharp and smooth. Derby blades? I got through about a half stroke with a derby before I swore them off forever.
My Favourite Blade. Bought one of those sample packs with various types of blades. Feathers tended to be too aggressive, Derby's tended to be too mild. Personna Platinum reds were ok but were useless after one shave, not particularly sharp either, the rest unremarkable. Bic's by far the best for me.
Love to see the Mühle blade review
hi Nick after watching alot of your videos i've been wundering do you ever use a preshave oil ?
best Regards Peter
Nick, try the red personna Israeli blades! They are amazing! I haven't had better results!!!
Not about blades but I wanted your opinion on the merkur 34c vs the wet shave club razor. Is the 34 really worth it or should I wait and get a more advanced razor?
@nick shaves are they better than the van der hagen ice tempered blades being that their platinum coated?
Can you do a review of the crystal blades?
I new in classic wet shaving
I try only 3 blades:rapira,Sputnik and Bic chrome platinum
Bic my favourite
I don't feel it,like feather(not Japan razor)
Best shave in my life
I fell BIC is the sharpest one. Sharper than Feather.
Do a shave with dorco st 301 DE blade
Hey nick,
I understand what you intend with smooth, but I question if that's the best word.
Smooth could also refer to how easily the blade moves through hair, especially across and against the grain. If I find a dull blade skipping when going across the grain, it's hard for me to call that smooth even if it doesn't cut or irritate me.
Nice video Nick, I may have to pick up some Shaver Heaven, I had it in my head that it was a cream so I never gave it a second thought.
So are you not a fan of that Razorock Slant? I can't help but notice it's received next to no coverage on your videos and sotds. I always thought I had an air of the emporers new clothes about it.
It'd be nice to see you dust off the Plisson again
i think with the Feather are the most sharp blades in the world..
If you are a little experienced in wet shaving, you can get the smoothest shaving....just a little caution on these blades like the feather blades..
thx Nick
What your take on the Mercur blades?
This is another blade that I found very rough. If you want to have a good chuckle, use the RUclips English subtitles by selecting in the settings below the video (click on the little wheel) and start around the 47 second mark, and then skip to the 12 minute and 30 seconds mark and watch for a few seconds. RUclips definitely has to improve that voice recognition!
The Bic chrome platinum's I experience very different than you did. In sharpness they are way up there for me, only topped by Feathers. It has been my favorite blade for a long time but is passed by, by the Astra SS because they are smoother for me.
The comparison with Derby's was interesting to me because Derby's perform very poorly for me. A clear example of YMMV.
bobbyboldy I had the exact same experience as you. I believe Nick grabbed a bad blade from the pack as I've heard Bics are bad about consistency...
Austin Jabaley Might very well be. Come to think of it, my experience with the Bic's is also inconsistent. None of them are bad but some I experience as excellent while others as average.
They are comfortable to use but too mild for me. In my Yaqi DOC Slant, when I did a full shave (3+ passes) at 6 pm, with an ASP I wouldn't have to shave again the next morning.
But with the BIC there were already visible stubbles the next morning...
ASPs are way sharper, and Feather is way sharper than ASP. Personally I really like Feathers as it keeps the shave short.
As they say: YMMV.
Can you review shark blades
Nick, I'm loving the blades videos. I'd love to see your review of Rapira Platinum Lux. I'll send you a couple of packs if you give me an address. Cheers.
I understand, sharpest is not always best. balance of aggressiveness and mildness is important. thank you.
Question: Where do u get them? I need a pack ;)
Go to ebay my man.
I did use this blade, it is a bit on the aggressive side of blades, but very close to Astra. Is good, but did not impress me.
Nick how many shaves does a blade normally give you
I use wilkinson and they work till 4 shaves.
Only time I'll disagree with you probably, but those blades tore me up, and I tried the WHOLE pack lol.
+Dan Lutter Same here :(
Me too
Incredible how different people are from one another. I've tried 5 blades so far: Wilkinson Classic (German ones), Feather HS, Astra SP, Gillette 7 o'clock SS and these are my absolute favourites.
Tried them once. Never again.
I think everyone's skin is different on these blades. Because I have sensitive skin but this felt like smooth butter with no razor burn. Loved it
My old man got these in a variety pack and hated them. He is of the old school daily shaver and I shave every other day but I'll listen to his advice that the qc of these are worse than mediocre.
I have bloobath with Bic very aggresive razor blades
Use them in a mild razor lke a weishi or SS
These didn't work for me at all!!!! I started shaving, noticed some tugging, threw out the blade, switched to a personna and all was better :)
Just used for the first and tore my face up very badly. Tried over ten different blades and these are by far the very worst I've tried. Never again, beware harmful to humans...
100 % agree.
They must be very inconsistent. Some people claim they're really sharp, almost as much as feathers. Others say they're "smooth" (I don't know how "smooth" became a synonym for "dull", especially when it comes to shaving). They can't be both. Only explanation I can come up with is that their quality control must be non-existent. They'll make some very sharp, some very dull. Guess which you're gonna get...
I find them pretty much unusable (at least the pack I got). It's the closest I can imagine to shaving with a cheese grater. Your face gets bloody and sore, yet you don't get even remotely close shave. That's quite an achievement - to f**k up your face without actually shaving much hair. Unbelievable.
I actually think the Wilkinson blade I just threw away after a week of daily shaving was still performing better than the Bic straigth out of the box.
@@niznikb yeah man, those blades sharp like pickaxe people call smooth XD ahahahahaha
I found these to be very blunt, not sure what’s wrong with my beard I even find many blades sharper than the feathers
The subtitles are funny as hell
+Michael Smith hahaha Thanks for that comment. "These boys are dating in Greece.." lol
Nick love your videos, but you're off this one. These razors are on the sharper side.
its been 14 years since the last time i used bic razor blades and decided to throw them away finally and end my suffering by buying better blades
i just used both bic blades, just finished shaving using yellow bic and astor bic razor blades, astor is a little bit better but both are well not terrible, but very close to terrible blades, you can use these blades barely ones, and its hard to shave strong mustache with these blades
please dont suffer people, just use awesome personna blades for safe and fantastic shave or feather if you are skilled enough, both are 10+
why dont you monetize your videos? you make great videos and you should be earning money from this. Put those commercial things on
So Greece has actually a production line.That was out of the blue.
Well they need to make money. Can’t suck on Germany’s tit forever 😂
Gentleman Jim check out Nicks videos.
What do you do with your blades when the pack doesn't come with a blade bank?
I don't know what Nick does with his blades when there is no blade bank, but I learned something from a Geo Fat boy video: Put the used blade in the wrapper from a new blade (It's better if it's a double wrapper), and then snap the blade in half, lengthwise. After this, just put it in the trash. Geo said not to put more than one used blade in the wrapper(s), or you could cut yourself. Anyway, this is my method of disposal, if there is no blade bank.
I put them in an empty matches box usually
+Adrian Negreanu then usually put them in the recycle bin, or at my local pharmacy they take them for disposal
I'm gonna use an empty soda can labeled "blades" in sharpie
michael z are the blades small enough to fit through the mouth of the can? I took a plastic mentos gum container and cut a slit in the top for the blades.
Funny I can get 100 Bic blades for $5 here
I do have 100 of them since I love Bic blades
Since you're an experienced, well-seasoned wet shaver, and your prep is good, and your lather game is ice cold, and you have your technique locked in, I am thinking this series will show you that you can get a good shave using just about any blade.
Obviously there will be some standout performers, but I'm thinking you can baby out a passable shave from even the shittiest blades.
***** my face never gets messed up, even with crap razors, I just lather some dove bar soap and shave away with a disposable razor lol
***** Dunno. He gets good shaves out of Derby. That's basement-level shitty.
***** I think Nick can determine fairly well what works without going against the grain.
It didn't take more than a single blade stroke on the very first north-south pass for me to know that Dorcos, Derbys, and Personna Labs just weren't gonna work for me as well as Feathers.
+Emmanuel Goldstein not everyone can go against the grain. for an everyday shaver it's painful to go against everyday. I also wasn't blessed with tough leather skin. when nick shaves he shaves with a day growth maybe 2. any blade works with only a day or 2 growth. technique is the key to a good shave when it comes to DE and straight. blades are subjective technique is everything. from the lather to your strokes and angle. nick is an every day shaver and his technique trumps shave supplies in the end.
One day of growth? So not only are you tall with good hair, but your facial hair isn’t like barbed wire after a day? I’m just a wee bit jelly of your genes.
Just ordered a 100 of the fuckers! Probably a lifetime supply 4 me. So thought I'd get the skinny on 'em.
Only wet shave in the shower, so that's once a week. So probably 5 years supply.
69 don't hold for any future crap. Weasels ripped my skin.
Man 4 passes? Jeez! I always make 1 pass only and already get a smooth nice shave. When you shaved against the grain I cringed.
Nothing wrong shaving against. With enough practice you can shave against the grain wish ease and no irritation. One pass isn’t enough, it’ll give ya a 4 o clock shadow.
I’ve tried about 10 different blades since starting this hobby, and Derby are in my personal garbage tier. They work just fine, but it feels like I’m scraping the hair off my face in the most unpleasant way possible.
Several people have done razor blade sharpness test and bic chrome platinums have the sharpest average lmao. “Not that sharp” dawg smh
Melbourne is pronounced 'mel-bin' just like Brisbane is pronounced 'bris-bin'.
I'm Bic Mitchum
Used one of these yesterday and it was the worst shave ever. Reviews seem to be about 50/50, but they are not for me. I don't think I have ever had so many nicks.
Never blame the sword only the wielder. 😉
Very bad blades bic it's make my skin eritation and harm me don't buy it
For "shaving"
*sure..*