Russia made blades questions

[Pub]

Is anyone concerned that the current situation in Russia/Ukraine could lead to Russian DE blades becoming unavailable in the US and elsewhere?
As most of my favorite blades come from St. Petersburg, I've just purchased a few hundred. Just curious what you all think.

 

[Ivo4u2]

Only on the long run, there are stacks available around the world

 

[JCarr]

It's an interesting possibility. I'm flush with the Russian blades I use...generally, when I find I like a blade, I'll buy 100. But, I suppose a sudden shortage or scarcity is a possibility. Have to pray nothing happens for reasons other than razor blade availability.

 

[FarmerTan]

It's an interesting possibility. I'm flush with the Russian blades I use...generally, when I find I like a blade, I'll buy 100. But, I suppose a sudden shortage or scarcity is a possibility. Have to pray nothing happens for reasons other than razor blade availability.

But that's reason enough!

Thanks a bunch, @Pub ! The thought hadn't crossed my mind until YOU brought it up!

 

[MHBru]

interesting thread and altho my Nacets are made in russia and I would be sad to see them disappear from the market (which i feel is highly unlikely) there are enough others I've tried that would suffice... but I would miss them.

Edit... that being said I just saw 100 for $13 on Amazon and I bought them.... regardless of the situation in Russia it's a good price!

 

[Ivo4u2]

This 2 layers deep somehow I think I can wing it for a couple of years unless the Russians invade the Netherlands which will make all blades Russian

Let’s hope it blows over…

 

[Seelector]

I bought 100 Gillette Platinum last week for this exact reason. All of my favourite blades come from the PPI plant so I figured I might as well stock up.

 

[FarmerTan]

I have more than 200 blades, most of them good ones, so I'm set for life......but...... I'm thinking I can suck my lovely War Department into a "Russian razor blade Conspiracy Theory!"

The "Twilight A'zon" awaits!!!

 

[Ivo4u2]

I have more than 200 blades, most of them good ones, so I'm set for life......but...... I'm thinking I can suck my lovely War Department into a "Russian razor blade Conspiracy Theory!"

The "Twilight A'zon" awaits!!!

We do hope to enjoy your banter a tad longer than the average lifespan of 200 blades ;-) unless you go for the blade a quarter of course

 

[Ron R]

I suppose if Russia (Soviet Union) invades Ukraine there will trade embargo for sure and razor blades will stop quickly out of the ST Petersburg Russia plant . They might sell them through other country's possibly, Who knows! Gillette have plants in India , China & Germany and Personna has plants all over the globe so it will not affect myself and many others.

 

[Maxime D.]

I say move the machinery back to Poland, where it used to be.

 

[FarmerTan]

We do hope to enjoy your banter a tad longer than the average lifespan of 200 blades ;-) unless you go for the blade a quarter of course

Used properly, my 35ish GSB blades alone could last several 6 year olds until they are 100 years old!

 

[JCarr]

I just got my last TiBam handle today.

 

[Slock]

This 2 layers deep somehow I think I can wing it for a couple of years unless the Russians invade the Netherlands which will make all blades Russian

Let’s hope it blows over…

I wish the Russians would focus more on blade domination. We can always go to straights if worse comes to worse.

 

[Ivo4u2]

Used properly, my 35ish GSB blades alone could last several 6 year olds until they are 100 years old!

Rofl I am pretty sure my several 100 pg stack will give me longer and a more forgiving life as my previous Russian 2 year stint….

 

[FarmerTan]

Rofl I am pretty sure my several 100 pg stack will give me longer and a more forgiving life as my previous Russian 2 year stint….

I just realized I could be misinterpreted: I do NOT endorse 6 year olds shaving!

 

[Ivo4u2]

I just realized I could be misinterpreted: I do NOT endorse 6 year olds shaving!

that is why we you!

 

[FarmerTan]

that is why we you!

It's part of the nurses code! "First, do no harm, especially with children and sharp stuff!"

 

[Yuritau]

With my current stock of blades, and assuming no better than average blade longevity, I've got 12-ish years before I need to worry about running out. I don't think it'll be a problem for me. heh

 

[Dapper Gent]

Maybe, so I'll just keep using Wilkinson Sword Classics that are made in Germany. At least as good as any Russian blades IMO. But I do like Gillette 7 O'clock yellows.