Gillette 7 O'Clocks

[Thomas104]

This might seem like a stupid question but what's the difference between the three 7 o'clock blades?

 

[dbconlin]

The green ones are better than the others!

...but, seriously, some are made in different countries and therefore marketed primarily to those markets, maybe (yellow = russia, black and green = india). I have heard there are 2 different green ones. The ones I like are the indian-made "permasharp". I believe the other green ones are called something else and are made somewhere else (sorry I don't have any more details - perhaps someone else will chime in.)

 

[dwestenk]

The yellow ones are sharper than the others. IMHO.

 

[bwatts]

The other greens are made in Russia called 'super stainless' I really like them works wonders with me

 

[Bobtrumpet]

. . . what's the difference between the three 7 o'clock blades?

FOUR Gillette 7 O'Clock blades:

- Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge, yellow packaging, made in Russia

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless, green packaging, made in Russia

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless, green packaging, made in India

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum, black packaging made in India

The ones from India seem to be more difficult to get than the ones from Russia.

I have not tried the ones from India. The yellow Russians are sharper and smoother than the green Russians, at least to me.

 

[kingfisher]

The green ones are better than the others!

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner!

 

[moonshine44]

I much prefer the Russian greens to the yellows. I think the greens are smoother...

 

[rbaloha]

IMO the yellows are sharper and better.

 

[soulshine]

Throwin' in another vote for the yellow Russian made blades.

s~s

 

[beyboo]

FOUR Gillette 7 O'Clock blades:

- Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge, yellow packaging, made in Russia

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless, green packaging, made in Russia

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless, green packaging, made in India

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum, black packaging made in India

The ones from India seem to be more difficult to get than the ones from Russia.

I have not tried the ones from India. The yellow Russians are sharper and smoother than the green Russians, at least to me.

Photos here, except the yellow Russian ones

 

[TheBigL]

FOUR Gillette 7 O'Clock blades:

- Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge, yellow packaging, made in Russia

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless, green packaging, made in Russia

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharp Stainless, green packaging, made in India

- Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum, black packaging made in India

The ones from India seem to be more difficult to get than the ones from Russia.

I have not tried the ones from India. The yellow Russians are sharper and smoother than the green Russians, at least to me.

There actually may be two more:

I've seen a blue 7 O'clock Super Platinum, made in Czech Republic, found locally by another member. Seems to be a current production. Or maybe just a recent production.

I saw on another thread about a 7 O'Clock Diamond, but it might be old stock.

 

[NewYorkBuck]

Throwin' in another vote for the yellow Russian made blades.

s~s

Ditto. The yellows are right there with Iridiums.

 

[Kevan]

The Permasharp Stainless (Greens) from India are hard to find but unquestionably the smoothest blades I've ever used. Love 'em.

I didn't like the Yellows personally. Sharp but not smooth.

 

[Wilpar76]

the yellow ones are sharper than the others. Imho.

+1

 

[tlanning]

How about the 7 oclock black??--opps missed it sorry
+1 on the yellow

 

[curtis909]

green russians work better for me at least

 

[curtis909]

come to think of it what does a green russian look like anyway