Gillette 7 O'Clock Black Package

[balrog429]

Hey guys I was trying to find a review of theses blades in the reviews section. It didn't seem like they were there. Anyway, I just tried one this week and didn't like it. I used 2 during the course of the week to make sure i didn't get a dud the first time. I also used my futur which is what I use a benchmark for blades. All week I've been using C.O. Bigalow cream which I get outstanding shaves from. the blade itself doesn't seem to be very sharp. Took me 5 passes with a touch up to get somewhat close to the shaves I get with Astras, Feather or Supers. I have thick course hair so maybe this blade isn't up to the task? WCS site says they are from India. Here's the link:

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Gillette-7-OClock-Super-Platinum-Double-Edge-Blades_p_522.html

Any thoughts?

 

[Bobtrumpet]

Any thoughts?

Yeah - YMMV.

I'm working through a pack of these right now (with my Muhle R89). This is the only blade I have found so far that I can get more than one good shave from - and the second was better than the first. And I may even get a third.

The blade feels at least as sharp as the yellow-pack Russian Gillettes and, while a tad rougher on the first shave, is smoother and capable on the second.

Again, my experience only.

 

[beginish]

Black 7 O'Clocks work fantastically for me. I went through 11 other blades before I found these, and they were head and shoulders above the rest. Very sharp and very smooth, giving me about 6-7 shaves per blade.

 

[Greybeard]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=1&t=72411

YMMV. I thought they were ok but prefer several other blades.