Gillette super thins

[BearHeart]

I recieved a free pack, thanks Phil at bullgooose, of gillette super thins in the 5+1 pack with my last order. What is the general thought on these blades? Characteristics?

 

[BearHeart]

nobody?

 

[xillion]

I've used the Thai version, which are made in Shanghai, and found them to be decent blades.

There are few threads about them linked below.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/241470-Gillette-Super-Thins

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/266277-Gillette-Super-Thins

Thai vs Vietnamese Super Thin:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/191382-Gillette-Super-Thin-Thai-vs-Vietnam

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/61191-Gillette-Super-Thin-Platinum(Vietnam-G)

Good thread about Chinese made Gillette blades.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/260610-Chinese-Gillette-blades

 

[smalltank]

If they have Chinese/ Thai writing on them..I wasn't a fan at all

 

[Graybeard57]

Nice to get a freebie. Why not use them and share your impressions? Never tried them myself.

 

[shave~extacy]

I liked them in my Parker not a bad shave, wasn't the sharpest most efficient blade ever but decent. I did notice they are smooth but im also used to using a R41 with a feather so smooth to me is something most consider something else.

 

[Renato1]

I like my Gillette Super Thins, stainless steel. The only problem was that I had a dud one in the packet that didn't shave well.

My ones were slightly sharper than SuperMax Stainless steel, and a lot sharper than my Shark Stainless Steel.
Fortunately, they weren't as sharp as my Astra SPs, which turned most of my razors into nicking machines.
Regards,
Renato

 

[Chester]

What is the general thought on these blades? Characteristics?

I'm a big fan of Phil and Bullgoose. He's a class act.

... anyhooo ...

I do not like the Super Thins. I got the Vietnamese ones and just couldn't get anything near a comfortable shave -- lots of pulling.
Some people really like 'em, but they just don't work for me.
-- Chet

 

[BearHeart]

I still haven't tried em. The Polsilver SI blades I ordered and the 7oclock black I was PIFd had priority.

 

[Mong.]

Good to hear some thoughts about these, I'm going to try and pick up some local Super Thins when I go to Vietnam in November.

 

[the beav]

I've used them a few times. They are fairly similar to Red Personna's--maybe not quite as sharp. But overall they are very decent blades.

Here's some other opinions:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...er-Thin-Thai-vs-Vietnam?highlight=super+thins

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...hin-Platinum(Vietnam-G)?p=1575806#post1575806

 

[BearHeart]

Tried them today. Not too shabby. Got a good shave with no irritation. Equipment used: Merkur 34C, Parker heavy chrome brush, Proraso red, Gilette super thin.

 

[BearHeart]

This is the blade I used.