Gillette Goal.

[cactusjack]

I posted recently that I had found and excellent blade for me from a PIF I was sent. The Gillette Goal shown below proved to be nigh on impossible to find.


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Subsequently I found these, same name right ;-) way different packaging of course so I thought what the hell they may just be the same with a new look. How wrong was I. One of the worst shaves Ive had. Half way throught the first pass I had 3 big weepers. I thought it might be my setting on the Slim i was using so I swapped the blade to my Black Beauty. No joy. So the search continues for the elusive Goals. I may try one again but once bitten....

 

[Jeff_H]

Yeah, I've never tried these specific blades, but I have found a big difference in MY quality of shave when a brand has a Super Platinum vs a Stainless. Plain stainless and I just don't get along. Sounds like the same holds true with you. Best of luck finding the blades you want.

 

[Jeff_H]

The writing on the circle bottom left of your blade looks Slavic in nature to me. I'm no linguist, but that's what comes to mind when I read it.

 

[cactusjack]

Thanks Jeff, didnt think to check that writing. Looks like its Indonesian. Not that I can find much reference or a translation for it..lol

 

[JayEddie]

I've experienced the same thing with Gillette thin blades. Same name, slightly different wrapper, VERY different blade.
Maybe these are the counterfeit blades that people are mentioning.

 

[Jeff_H]

Yeah, it could be Indonesian too. I focused on the annya at the end of the 2nd word. A linguist I am not.

 

[igasho]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/117725-Gillette-Goal-DE-Blades somthing similar!

 

[igasho]

http://www.exportmarkets.com/product/17157/gillette-goal-merah getting closer

 

[igasho]

http://www.topfreebiz.com/product/166519/Gillette-Goal-Super-Platinum-5-1.htm maybe?

 

[cactusjack]

Oooooo nice finds well don, that last link are the ones im after. Now to find someone who sells less than Min order: 25cartons=300000PCS


LOL

 

[malocchio]

Chinese export fake crap...Gillette Goals from India are smooth and forgiving,3-4 shaves every blade.

 

[cactusjack]

Funnily enough the green ones came from India but just dont work for me. The reds do

 

[eth]

Did you check out the Super Thin Platinum I suggested in your other thread?

 

[cactusjack]

Hey eth, I got some of those in the mail today.....will try them tomorrow and report back

 

[Opensourcerer]

Indonesian indeed, "dijamin keasliannya" on the package translates to "guaranteed authenticity" and "Baru" means "New". From google translate

 

[JayEddie]

Indonesian indeed, "dijamin keasliannya" on the package translates to "guaranteed authenticity" and "Baru" means "New". From google translate

And if you wanted to dupe someone that's exactly what you would want to put on the label

 

[cactusjack]

Well the Super thins arrived and I gave them a try, a better shave than the green Gillette Goals I got but not as good as the weird Indonesian ones that im looking for.

 

[Boge]

...Gillette Goals from India are smooth and forgiving,3-4 shaves every blade.

Damn betcha!! This is the ONLY Indian Gillette blade I like and it is a winner!! They have done something different with this one. It reminds me of a Bolzano in some ways. As well, I notice that like the Bolzano the Indian Goal is a controversial blade in that it is either "love or hate" with little middle ground. As for me, I bought a 100!!