Micromatic Double Edge Blades

[Wchnu]

This was my first time with a Micromatic Double edge blade. It made for a great shave. Just as smooth as a current production blade. 

[Jayaruh]

Good for you. I was gifted a tuck of MM DE blades. Unfortunately, every one of the blades had rust on the edges. I kept them for display only since I am not shaving with a rusty blade.

[TobyC]

This was my first time with a Micromatic Double edge blade. It made for a great shave. Just as smooth as a current production blade. 

Wow, you actually went back and fixed it, very cool, I figured you would just let it go.

[riverrun]

Heresy!

If I use an unmentionable razor and only use one side of the blade can I mention it here?

Just kidding. Those double-edged-single-edge blades were well cool.
I've never seen them in shavable condition, so good on you.

A few notes:
- Those blades are the reason later Micromatics have bumps on the blade-holder because those blades aren't propped up by the spine but by the bumps.
- What if I have a proper SE razor that takes proper unmentionable blades. Is that mentionable?

My East-German Golf-71 (which unfortunately doesn't hold its unmentionable blade firmly. Designed by bearded Stalinists I think)

[Whiterook]

I think someone posted a Jones Shake Sharp on here and he wasn't burned at the stake.

[Dave in KY]

Heresy!

If I use an unmentionable razor and only use one side of the blade can I mention it here?

Just kidding. Those double-edged-single-edge blades were well cool.
I've never seen them in shavable condition, so good on you.

A few notes:
- Those blades are the reason later Micromatics have bumps on the blade-holder because those blades aren't propped up by the spine but by the bumps.
- What if I have a proper SE razor that takes proper unmentionable blades. Is that mentionable?

My East-German Golf-71 (which unfortunately doesn't hold its unmentionable blade firmly. Designed by bearded Stalinists I think)

I think someone posted a Jones Shake Sharp on here and he wasn't burned at the stake.

My ears were burning   I was told my Shake Sharps are fair because only one side is usable so your good if that's the same which it appears to be so. 

[srqshaver]

I’ve asked the question elsewhere and have never received a decent answer “Why are vintage blades sought after?” Is it just because they are interesting or was the steel better or something? I have some older injector blades that I have yet to try. Maybe I’m missing out?

[GAW9576]

I’ve asked the question elsewhere and have never received a decent answer “Why are vintage blades sought after?”  Is it just because they are interesting or was the steel better or something? I have some older injector blades that I have yet to try. Maybe I’m missing out?

With blade formats that are no longer made I understand. Other than that I've only shaved with 2 or 3 vintage blades. Most I've gotten were unusable. Although I did recently pick up some Personna 74s because they were astonishingly reasonably priced for how legendary those blades are.

[TobyC]

Spoilers and certain British made blades are worth looking for, both out of production for many many years.

Sharp and long lasting is the reason.

[GAW9576]

Spoilers and certain British made blades are worth looking for, both out of production for many many years.

Sharp and long lasting is the reason.

Thank you. I knew the 74s had that reputation but didn't know why some other blades were desirable.