Had read about the glue spots on Yellow 7 O'Clocks and Super Iridiums, and now I am using those very blades. Particularly because of all the complaints, was wondering if anyone ever tried contacting the manufacturer to ask them to stop? Not sure it would help; not even sure why the glue is there to begin with. Thought I would ask. Thanks, John
Russian Glue Spots
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The exact reason I don't use Astras....pain to get the glue off!! I like the astras a lot..I would buy more if they got rid of the glue!
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Haven't tried to contact the manufacturers, but do take the spots off. That way it doesn't gunk up the razor. The material is waxy, and responds to hot water and a little rubbing. I pour hot water out of my kettle onto the blade, then lay it flat on the countertop and wipe it with a cloth around my fingertip. A bother in one way, but quick and easy in another.
I don't give the glue spots a second thought. I see a few complaints about them but personally don't see the problem.
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I'm thinking it depends on which blade manufacturer...Feather have very light spots, not an issue. Astras have gobs of glue...usually onto the blade edge. Not only will they leave plenty of glue in the razor, they can cover the cutting surface.
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sorry yeah, i can only vouch for the russian gillette blades - 4 reasonable size globs. i trust its not a harmful chemical and stick it in the razor 
It's how the factory's packaging process is set up. The glue ensures that the wrapper is on and tight to the blade. It's so the machines don't jam as the blades move down the line. Each blade will be the right size and shape (within some tolerances) to continue and fit in the package with the right number of blades. You'd have to have complaints in at least the tens of thousands to get them to stop. The factory would have to change, or at the very least adjust, their packaging machinery as well as all the materials they currently use. The cost of the loss of business would have to be greater than the cost of re-tooling.
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Thank you Greybeard. I'm sure you are right. Didn't realize the manufacturing process and the purpose of the glue. I have only used about three 7 O'Clocks and one Iridium; so far have had no problem. Did try to use an SE to scrape the glue off the first 7 O'Clock, but that proved to be a futile exercise. It did not want to come off! I will continue and just see what happens. Like the Iridiums too much to stop! Thanks, John
I'd rather they were not there and would probably use more Russian Gillette Platinum's if that was the case. I find that spots up - towards the doors - leave less residue on my razor.
The spots mentioned in the topic of this thread are a trademark of every blade made in the St. Petersburg, Russia plant.
Astras, Sputniks, various Gillettes, and others, up to eight or more different models.
They're a deal breaker for me because in too many samples the spots encroach on the edge area of the blade.
I'll add the method I use when I have the patience....Rubbing Alcohol on a cotton disc, takes it off pretty quick....as mentioned above, I make sure to get all the glue off the cutting edge. I wish this wasn't the case....a lot of great blades use the glue...and I won't be buying them again.
I keep reading about this but I don't get whats the big deal with these glue spots? I use blades from the St. Petersburg factory and don't even think about the glue. I just load the blade and it doesn't affect anything.
Been using the 7 greens myself, no glue on the edge yet. I load them and forget it. They seem to shave very well to me.
The spots mildly annoy me too, especially when they spill over the cutting edge of the blade. It also makes the blades harder to get out of my 1904...I have to kind of 'pop' them out. Yuck. 
The spots mildly annoy me too, especially when they spill over the cutting edge of the blade. It also makes the blades harder to get out of my 1904...I have to kind of 'pop' them out. Yuck.
Yep...They stick tight in my fatboy...Sometimes even after cleaning off the bulk of the glue....then I have to use alcohol to get the glue out of my razor...I'm just saying no these days. Just not worth the hassle.
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The spots add a little to cleaning the razor but not enough to keep me from using the blades. Iridiums, Perma-sharps, and SharpEdge's are my go-to blades.
Luckily, I guess I just haven't had this problem yet. Hopefully I don't develop any sticking in my Merkur barberpole slant, that would be annoying.
They don't bother me. Maybe it's because I dip my Super Speed in rubbing alcohol after each shave?? Perhaps that eats the residue off the razor.
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