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Are these Russian produced Gillette blades
GSB
Perma Sharp
Nacet
7 oclock yellow
7 oclock green
Platinum
Are there anymore?
GSB
Perma Sharp
Nacet
7 oclock yellow
7 oclock green
Platinum
Are there anymore?
Gillette is transitioning some of their blades from Russian manufacturing to India and China so things are up in the air.
There are 2 7OC greens. One is Russian ( Super Stainless ) and one is Indian ( Permasharp Stainless ).
Rubies
Sputniks
King C Gillette ( have seen reports now made in China but you might could still find NOS )
Minora
I'm sure I'm missing some.
Blades made in the Russian plant but not labeled 'Gillette' at different times:
Wizamet Super Iridiums
Polsilver Super Iridiums
Asta Superior Platinum ( I have Indian manufactured Astra SPs as they are showing up on the market )
Astra Superior Stainless ( I am waiting to hear if these are being made in India now )
There are 2 7OC greens. One is Russian ( Super Stainless ) and one is Indian ( Permasharp Stainless ).
Rubies
Sputniks
King C Gillette ( have seen reports now made in China but you might could still find NOS )
Minora
I'm sure I'm missing some.
Blades made in the Russian plant but not labeled 'Gillette' at different times:
Wizamet Super Iridiums
Polsilver Super Iridiums
Asta Superior Platinum ( I have Indian manufactured Astra SPs as they are showing up on the market )
Astra Superior Stainless ( I am waiting to hear if these are being made in India now )
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Barney14
Many thanks
I used to really enjoy the Sputniks. They are hard to find lately.
I like the Sputniks too. Bought a 100 pack last year. Hard to find them now and if you find them, be prepared to pay a crazy price.
I think I'm down to about 35 of them. Luckily The Red/Gold Permasharps work about as well for me and I have a good supply of them.
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I have purchased a tuck or two of Russian produced Gillette logo blades to supplement my GSBs
Perma Sharp
Nacet
7 oclock yellow
7 oclock green
Platinum
Minora
Rubie
With the quantity of blades I have now will take me to 80 years old
Perma Sharp
Nacet
7 oclock yellow
7 oclock green
Platinum
Minora
Rubie
With the quantity of blades I have now will take me to 80 years old
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GSB: Production seems to have stopped for a year or two now, maybe it will come back later.
Perma Sharp: Not meant for countries sanctioning Russia, likely still made.
Wizamet: Sames as Perma Sharp, I have some late 2022 produce, other members have posted 2023, so still made as usual.
Nacet: Same
Rubies: Russian domestic brand, likely no change.
Perma Sharp: Not meant for countries sanctioning Russia, likely still made.
Wizamet: Sames as Perma Sharp, I have some late 2022 produce, other members have posted 2023, so still made as usual.
Nacet: Same
Rubies: Russian domestic brand, likely no change.
For me, the St. Petersburg blades all range from ‘good’ to ‘GREAT!!’ 
My personal favorites:
GSB
Wizamet SI (or Polsilver)
Astra SP
Nacet
And must say that I am currently enjoying the Gillette platinums!
My personal favorites:
GSB
Wizamet SI (or Polsilver)
Astra SP
Nacet
And must say that I am currently enjoying the Gillette platinums!
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I have only purchased ones with the Gillette logo on the tuck, so no Sputniks or AstraFor me, the St. Petersburg blades all range from ‘good’ to ‘GREAT!!’
My personal favorites:
GSB
Wizamet SI (or Polsilver)
Astra SP
Nacet
And must say that I am currently enjoying the Gillette platinums!
Looking forward to trying a variety of Russian Gillettes in the 7OC
I'll start looking for those. I prefer the Astra Blues to the Greens and I'm eager to see how the new production compares. Thanks for the update.
