Yes. And they are supposedly very different blades.
*CONFIRMED* King C Gillette blades are *NOT* rebranded Platinums!
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Yes. And they are supposedly very different blades.
Yes. They shave differently.
As do the KCGs in my opinion.
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Remember titan Gate "it's safe". Sadly most of the time you can take what these people say with the pinch of salt.
The end result is if you like the blades you'll pay the money for them and if you think they're just up priced platinums you won't buy them. Basically it's a matter of suck it and see and if it leaves a bitter taste in your mouth you won't buy them again.
I'm older and have lost some sensory facial nerves over the decades. I get low effort BBS shaves with platinum, GSB, King Cs, and Nacet blades. I do get less resistance from GSB, Nacets, and King C than I do from either of the plats. So, in my opinion, they are a little different, but that difference disappears after the first or second shave. Could that be the amount and type of coating?
I am very happy to use any of the above on any given day.
I am very happy to use any of the above on any given day.
I think you hit it on the head.
Too many of us toss a blade after one use because it was a little bit irritating. I definitely get a better shave the second time around with a GSB, Astra SS, and just about any coated blade. The Gillette Platinum on its FIRST use though are like a GSB AFTER it's first use. Another "YMMV" instance I suppose.
I agree with the title, they are similar ime, but the KCGs are decidedly sharper than Platinum Light Blue and in a DE89 smoother, not so much in a 3one6 though, or at least not that I could really be certain, maybe a hair smoother. They seem to last at least several more shaves as well.
I think that's the razor talking, not the blade.
I need to buy some of these. Thanks for the input my friend!
Perhaps, just stating my experience, in both razors the KCG is noticably sharper to me, to the point where I don't enjoy it in a 3one6 and the PLB isn't as efficient in the DE89, but obviously ymmv etc
Happy to be of assistance and enabling!
My friend, it is obvious that you are not entirely a noob at enabling!Happy to be of assistance and enabling!
I will be sure to tell my lovely War Department that it is all your fault. She doesn't know where YOU sleep, but I am found by her no matter how well I hide!
Haha, maybe just a little. 
I'll fully accept the blame (if from the shadows), provided you don't mention the price per 10 count to said War Department! 
I'll fully accept the blame (if from the shadows), provided you don't mention the price per 10 count to said War Department! 
