Personna sampler?

[oxford1833]

I would like to try the Israeli Personna reds and blues, and possibly even the labs. I don't really want to buy more than 10 of each before trying them. Does anyone know of a small sampler that includes these blades? Or maybe an inexpensive small pack of each?

I'm leaning toward this one for the reds and labs, but there are no blues (http://www.ebay.com/itm/21-Personna...795?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d042b7973). Suggestions welcome!

 

[Axebreaker]

Labs are blues, so they are in that one. Blues are American made.

 

[oxford1833]

Labs are blues, so they are in that one. Blues are American made.

I understood labs to be an American product and Israeli blues to be...well, Israeli. According to this post (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...Israeli-Made-DE-Blades?highlight=israeli+blue) Israeli reds are AKA Personna Platinum and Israeli blues Super + Platinum. I'm still new at this, so somebody help straighten me out.

 

[eth]

Red Personna: Refers to Personna Platinum Chrome, made in Israel. Red Personna packaging.
Blue Personna: Refers to Personna Labs (occasionally Med Preps), made in USA. Personna Labs packaging.
Israeli Personna: Blade made in Israel, sold under a variety of names and brands, such as Crystal Super+ Platinum. "Made in Israel" store brand blades, such as CVS, are usually Israeli Personnas.
Personna Med Preps: Blades "for hospital use", made in USA. Occasionally referred to as Personna blues due to similar wrapping. According to manufacturers statement, Med Preps are manufactured identically to Labs, but go through an additional cleaning process before wrapping. Personna Med Prep packaging.

 

[yabai]

Thanks for explaining this.

So, are the "red personna" different than the "Israeli Personnas"?

 

[Ramsay]

Red Personna: Refers to Personna Platinum Chrome, made in Israel. Red Personna packaging.
Blue Personna: Refers to Personna Labs (occasionally Med Preps), made in USA. Personna Labs packaging.
Israeli Personna: Blade made in Israel, sold under a variety of names and brands, such as Crystal Super+ Platinum. "Made in Israel" store brand blades, such as CVS, are usually Israeli Personnas.
Personna Med Preps: Blades "for hospital use", made in USA. Occasionally referred to as Personna blues due to similar wrapping. According to manufacturers statement, Med Preps are manufactured identically to Labs, but go through an additional cleaning process before wrapping. Personna Med Prep packaging.

Thanks, ETH. Can you rank them in terms of quality? I realize that results are personal...

 

[eth]

I have used all but the Labs blades. In my two razors, Merkur 34C and Mühle R41, they perform very differently. In the R41, I can't tell significant difference between them, but Reds are my go-to for that razor. In the 34C, I find Med Preps to be more efficient, but also least forgiving. A Red in the 34C isn't efficient, but I can race around my face with no worries. The Israelis is similar to Reds, just "lesser" in most ways. They just don't cut it, in any sense.

 

[Ramsay]

I have used all but the Labs blades. In my two razors, Merkur 34C and Mühle R41, they perform very differently. In the R41, I can't tell significant difference between them, but Reds are my go-to for that razor. In the 34C, I find Med Preps to be more efficient, but also least forgiving. A Red in the 34C isn't efficient, but I can race around my face with no worries. The Israelis is similar to Reds, just "lesser" in most ways. They just don't cut it, in any sense.

So it I understand your definitions,when you refer to the Israelis, you are referring to the Crystals-correct?meaning thew

 

[eth]

Yes, that is correct.

 

[mac4x100]

Reds are great blades! Blues are great blades! I'd have to lean towards Red Personnas if I was forced to choose however. Great choice of blades and have some great shaves.