newbie question: what's a Swede?

[Vinlander]

Forgive my obtuseness, but I keep seeing references to Swedes and don't see anything in the FAQ about them. What, in the shaving lexicon, are Swedes? Swedish-made Gilettes, maybe? Am I correct in assuming that they are no longer manufactured? And what is/was so great about them?

N.B. I have already thought of the most obvious humorous responses ("a person of Swedish descent," "another name for a rutabaga," etc.), so no need to post them.

 

[The Last Chimney]

N.B. I have already thought of the most obvious humorous responses ("a person of Swedish descent," "another name for a rutabaga," etc.), so no need to post them.

And I thought I had such a clever comeback when I saw your thread title! Sigh.

Anyway, http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=S&t=10538

 

[Vinlander]

Sorry to steal your thunder! Thanks for the link - that explains it.

 

[Blue_2]

And I thought I had such a clever comeback when I saw your thread title! Sigh.

So much for that meatball comeback.


Good to know about, but do NOT pursue them. Don't get hooked on discontinued blades or it'll cost you. In the end you'll have to give them up anyways.