Since commencing my DE shaving journey my top blade has been the Gillette 7 o'clock yellow with the Gillette Rubie a very close 2nd, both Russian made.
When events in Ukriane kicked off it occured to me that, sooner or later, sanctions etc may lead to shortages so I began looking for a top non Russian blade just in case...
I'd tried Bic's before and was not that impressed but tried again and sadly reaffirmed my opinion.
Wilkinson Swords - no.
Dorco - ok, but not great
Feather - very good, for one or maybe two shaves!
Gillette Black - didn't really do it for me.
Treet - less said the better
Muhle - nope
Shark - *sigh* not for me
Personna Red - also ok, but not great
But then I happened upon another Personna which I believe is referred to as Med Prep and I think I may have found my new top 3 blade. Nicely sharp and smooth from the off and I can get a good number of uses out of one before it requires replacing.
They don't seem to be that prevalent in the UK so I'm hoping that supply doesn't become an issue here, not that it has yet with the Gillettes.
When events in Ukriane kicked off it occured to me that, sooner or later, sanctions etc may lead to shortages so I began looking for a top non Russian blade just in case...
I'd tried Bic's before and was not that impressed but tried again and sadly reaffirmed my opinion.
Wilkinson Swords - no.
Dorco - ok, but not great
Feather - very good, for one or maybe two shaves!
Gillette Black - didn't really do it for me.
Treet - less said the better
Muhle - nope
Shark - *sigh* not for me
Personna Red - also ok, but not great
But then I happened upon another Personna which I believe is referred to as Med Prep and I think I may have found my new top 3 blade. Nicely sharp and smooth from the off and I can get a good number of uses out of one before it requires replacing.
They don't seem to be that prevalent in the UK so I'm hoping that supply doesn't become an issue here, not that it has yet with the Gillettes.
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