New DE blades by Gillette

There's too many other great blades for much less money. Not even worth thinking about let alone buying?

 

I'll buy a pack to try. I won't buy a 100 though. I just wish I needed to shave. Got BBS last night with my G1 and a new chick. I know what I will shave with tomorrow and report back on.

 

I'll pass, too many great blades, at a lower cost.

 

I was at my local Walgreen's last night and, while they didn't have them, I realized something. Walgreen's sells its rebranded Israeli Personnas (Studio 35) at $7.99 for a pack of 10. That makes the Gillette blades cheap by comparison.

 

Well, I had my first shave this morning with these blades. Upon opening the package, you realize you are a victim of less for more. 3 blades in a box just doesn't seem right. One side of the wax wrapper showed 4 glue dots. I know this turns some guys off. When I removed the wrapper, the wax stayed on it instead of the blade. At first I could decide on a razor, but finally settled on a late 40'start SS. I figured it was safer than a red tip with a untried blade.

First pass WTG. Started at my sideburn. Wow, it is sharp, but it is supposed to be. First pass was smooth and efficient.

Second pass ATG. I have started this two pass regimen this week, and only with a Schick G1. The ATG pass went well for the most part. Had 3 weeps on my neck. Other than that, the blade was very effective and smooth. I will not blame the weeps on the blade, but poor technic.

With this blade being coated, I am interest in how it will perform on the second, and subsequent shaves. Only time will tell. So far I would say it is a pretty good blade. Economicso aside, I would buy this blade in a pinch anytime instead of grocery store Dorcos. At least they are smooth and sharp. Can't wait for someone else to report on these blades.

 

Thanks for the great review

 

I'd buy them for the novelty, I guess, but there are plenty of great blades available online for $10 or less shipped for me to justify buying those in bulk.

 

Nothing at my Walgreen in Indy.

 

Nothing at the Walgreen's I checked downtwn San Francisco this weekend.
I saw one razor blade brand I don't recall seeing before "Studio 35 Men's" priced at $7.99 for ten.

 

Just their house branding of the Israeli Personnas.

 

I couldn't find them at any of my local Walgreens in Colorado Springs

 

Had my third shave with this blade last night. It was just as sharp, and maybe a little smoother than the first shave. Can't wait to see how long this blade while last. I will keep everyone updated.

 

Thanks for being the reviewer!

 

Shave number 4 tonight. Still sharp, still smooth. 3 pass, WTG, XTG x 2. DFS with Proraso white tub, and WH splash.
I know some guys don't like the price of the blades. 9 for 6 bucks. A ten pack of Feathers are $4.50, and I only get 2 shaves and I have to throw it away. These Gillette blades are getting cheaper by the shave. I can't wait to see how many shaves these blades will last.
Has anyone else tried one yet? I look forward to someone's perspective on these blades.

 

As far as I know you're the only one who has some right now

 

Didn't realize this was shave 5 already. I was in quite a hurry this morning to get around and out of the house.
Quick 2 pass, both XTG. Another DFS. This blade is hanging in there pretty good. I know I will shave again with it tomorrow night. Then it will be time to decide if I will go for broke, or change to a different blade Sunday morning for a comparison. More to come, and everyone have a great day.

 

So the $6-question is..... "Would you buy them again...?"

 

I wonder if this has anything to do with Gillette renewing its trademark on the Tech Razor which they filed for back in May of 2015? Possible reintroduction in US for a DE?
https://trademarks.justia.com/866/44/gillette-tech-86644251.html