Difference between Personna blades

[VBH37118]

So I can get lab blues at Sally's? $3 for a 5 pack. Never cared for the Reds.

Yes as I was told comfort coated made in USA are the same blade with or without arrows. I use only the ones with arrows because they are easier to push out and slide into my razor.

 

[Quaznoid]

Forget about it. There is no way to solve the Personna mystery.

 

[SoonerRick]

Yep, there are a TON of B&B threads about this. The only DE blades I use are the USA Personnas - if it helps, here are "recent" purchases. As others mentioned, the boxes and printing may slightly differ:

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They're all great blades for me, and I especially enjoy pairing them with Vintage US-Made Razors and Brushes. Cheers!

In the photo, Lab Blues are marked Comfort Coated, regardless of box design. FWIW, I was told the Med Prep blades are merely the Lab Blues that go through a high tech sanitation process. The Lab Blues are my go-to blade, followed by Wilkinson Sword Classic.

 

[SoonerRick]

Yes as I was told comfort coated made in USA are the same blade with or without arrows. I use only the ones with arrows because they are easier to push out and slide into my razor.

Walgreens uses the blades in the dispenser for their brand. Package is marked Made in Germany, so at least the Walgreens dispenser blades are not Lab Blues.