Gillette Platinum (Russian)

[Fuzzypeg]

I have been shaving with Gillette Platinum blades for quite a while, but I don't think the latest ones are "up to scratch". They seem rather blunt and "go off" rather quickly. I am going to return the 7 O' Clock Super Platinums which are made in India and are 100% reliable. I have used Taylor's Grapefruit for ages. It is excellent, but I should enjoy a change. Any suggestions?

 

[tonich]

First suggestion:
Post photos!

 

[Fuzzypeg]

I am crap at photos but the Russian Gillettes seem to have a Saudi Arabia connection.

 

[naughtilus]

These?

 

[Fuzzypeg]

No. Box mainly white with blue edging, with what I think is Arabic writing. It could be Russian, but I can't recognise that either!

 

[naughtilus]

No. Box mainly white with blue edging, with what I think is Arabic writing. It could be Russian, but I can't recognise that either!

In that case you have the old packaging. Nothing changed except your beard, probably.

 

[BigJ]

You might give GSB or Nacets a try!! Both are top-notch Russian blades IMO!

 

[Fuzzypeg]

You might give GSB or Nacets a try!! Both are top-notch Russian blades IMO!

Thanks. Are GSBs made in Russia too?

 

[BigJ]

Thanks. Are GSBs made in Russia too?

GSB and Nacet are both made in St. Petersburg, Russia.

 

[Shaving like a boss]

I prefer this incarnation of the Platinum. Made in Brazil but I am not sure if it is still produced.

 

[Tester28]

Have 200 of these...very nice blades...super smooth ... no complaints.

 

[Your Majesty]

I am crap at photos but the Russian Gillettes seem to have a Saudi Arabia connection.

It's made in russia but packed in saudi arabia for the middle eastern market. Obviously many got exported out of saudi arabia.

 

[Fuzzypeg]

It's made in russia but packed in saudi arabia for the middle eastern market. Obviously many got exported out of saudi arabia.

That makes sense.

 

[Jopete]

I’ve been using these lately and found them sharp and smooth. The older packaging was not as sharp and tugged a lot.

I also like the Brazilian Platinum Plus. They are sharper and also smooth.

 

[Keto]

It's made in russia but packed in saudi arabia for the middle eastern market. Obviously many got exported out of saudi arabia.

Oh great info

 

[Fuzzypeg]

View attachment 988622 I’ve been using these lately and found them sharp and smooth. The older packaging was not as sharp and tugged a lot.

I also like the Brazilian Platinum Plus. They are sharper and also smooth.

 

[Fuzzypeg]

Have bought a very large quantity of 7 O'Clocks from India, but will try the modern packaged Russia Planimums when I have used them up.

 

[Mouser]

Except for a specific Platinum Plus model, the blades on the market today labeled Gillette are Gillette in name only.Meaning they aren't connected in any way to the Gillette of back in the day except for having the same parent company, P&G.

 

[Bogeyman]

Except for a specific Platinum Plus model, the blades on the market today labeled Gillette are Gillette in name only.Meaning they aren't connected in any way to the Gillette of back in the day except for having the same parent company, P&G.

And the so called "real" Gillette ceased to exist for that matter in the 1920's when King was forced out.

 

[Mouser]

And the so called "real" Gillette ceased to exist for that matter in the 1920's when King was forced out.

What did that have to do with what was being made and where?