7 o'clock Yellow vs Green?

[inspectoring]

Just trying to replace my depleted stock of swedish Gillette and I tried the green 7 o'clock and its been very rough.
Now I just noticed there is yellow and green packaging? Is there any difference?

 

[RichGem]

yes, the yellows are coated with (I think) teflon, and at least to me, seem sharper. These are my go-to blades after having rejected the greens.

 

[beyboo]

7 O'Clock Yellow - Russia
7 O'Clock Green stainless - Russia
7 O'Clock Green Permasharp - India
7 O'Clock Black Super Stainless - India

I can say that the black and green from India are very sharp and break in after 2 shaves to become very smooth. The green one from Russia I find to be a harsh blade on my skin. No experience of the yellow.

check out this thread

 

[rbaloha]

yellows are sharp and smooth

 

[dbconlin]

Indian Greens are my fave.

 

[drandall]

i found the green uncoated to be pretty rough. the yellow coated are sharp and much smoother. haven't tried the black, although i know some people like them.

 

[SRock]

This is like asking which is sharper a scalpel or a wet noodle.

Yellow's hands down!

 

[Rutgers Football]

out of the yellows, blacks, and two greens, I like the green permasharps the best.

 

[5t8t2u]

i found the green uncoated to be pretty rough.

Which of the "Greens" is coated, Russian or Indian?

I find the Yellows to be the smoothest of any of the 5 kinds of blades I have tried so far, btw.

 

[bonusmarple]

Indian greens are coated.

 

[htownmmm]

Just finished shaving with the yellow; 2 passes(WTG,XTG) and I am lightbulb smooth(squeaky! clean).

The yellows are what I reach for when I want sharp, smooth, and quick. When I have the time I would otherwise reach for a feather.


marty

 

[Dennis]

I shaved with a Gillette Super Stainless (green package, DrIdiot) for my last two shaves in a Feather Portable. I am looking for my next blade(s) after my Swedes run out. That won't be for a while, but it will be a sad day.

The blade is not bad at all. Not quite as smooth and sharp as a Swede but pretty close. I am only on shave 2 with it, but it was already dogging on some of my tougher XTG areas this morning which is a tell-tale sign I need to bin the blade. I will try for 3 shaves, but fear that is all I will get from it.

 

[RichGem]

I shaved with a Gillette Super Stainless (green package, DrIdiot) for my last two shaves in a Feather Portable. I am looking for my next blade(s) after my Swedes run out. That won't be for a while, but it will be a sad day.

The blade is not bad at all. Not quite as smooth and sharp as a Swede but pretty close. I am only on shave 2 with it, but it was already dogging on some of my tougher XTG areas this morning which is a tell-tale sign I need to bin the blade. I will try for 3 shaves, but fear that is all I will get from it.

If you like the greens, you're gonna love the yellows. I can get 6/7 very good shaves out of each blade. Also worth trying (tie for me w/ the yellows) are the Astra Superior Platinums.

 

[SRA7594]

Love the permasharp greens. The first razor blade I used.
But they are pricey! I get them in nyc, along with the blacks for 4.99 for 5!


Any idea where to get them cheaper?

 

[rbaloha]

Love the permasharp greens. The first razor blade I used.
But they are pricey! I get them in nyc, along with the blacks for 4.99 for 5!


Any idea where to get them cheaper?

west coast shaving

 

[SRA7594]

west coast carries the yellows .. not the green permasharps

 

[michiganlover]

west coast carries the yellows .. not the green permasharps

Shoebox has the Greens:

http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/blades.html

I found the Russian Greens to be very smooth, but they were no good past 3 shaves. There was a very noticeable difference in shave quality on shave #4.

 

[Aaron622]

I found the Russian Greens to be very smooth, but they were no good past 3 shaves. There was a very noticeable difference in shave quality on shave #4.

Exactly. I find these blades to be excellent, but they are 3 shaves and out.

 

[Koss]

Razor blade best Price list, Bulk Purchases

There is a link to the list made up by Gringo, and other members here on the forum.

 

[5t8t2u]

Indian greens are coated.

Do the Indian Greens have the four glue spots?