Gillette Goal Stainless

[Archer808]

These blades have been mentioned before but not very frequently. A friend of mine got two in a sample pack and decided to buy 100 and gave me a 5 pack to try out. Results:

Sharp, but not quite on the level with Feather/Blue bird. I would class them with Astra SP as far as sharpness is concerned.
Where these blades really shine is the smoothness of the edge. I think that these are probably the smoothest blades I've ever shaved with. I won't be removing Feather/Blue bird/Astra SP from my current rotation, but I think I will be adding Gillette Goals.

I also think this will be the blade that I recommend for beginners (over Derby) and guys with skin sensitivity issues (over Astra SP). They're a bit more expensive ($18/100) but I really found them to be incredibly smooth!

 

[Mad Man]

Almost the same reply here as another thread; bought a LOT recently in Bali for pennies a pack (about 30-40c AUS a pack).

Agree on your verdict of smoothness and sharpness. Smooth as a Derby and a touch less sharp than an Astra SP: close to a regular Astra.

 

[The Dean]

Just loaded one of these into the Tech for tomorrow's shave. Not much out there on this particular blade--or should I say this particular package? Most of the reviews show an orange or red wrapper. I wonder if they are different blades or just variations on the packaging (which seems to be pretty common).