I've been using these old Gillettes and have found them to be very close and very smooth. I also use Feathers and generally like them very much, but they do have the potential to cut me on occasion. In short, these Gillettes seem to be a half a step above. The question is: Are the old Gillettes the best blades that were ever made? I understand that your mileage may very and that many consider the Swedes to perhaps be the equal of these old blades. I didn't like the Swedes because of the machining oil on the blades. Are there any blades these days (besides Swedes) that approach the old Gillettes in terms of smoothness and closeness?
Vintage Gillette Blades versus Modern Blades
- Thread starter DonLafontaine
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I can't compare them to the old blades because I haven't tried them but I find that the 7 O'Clock Permarsharp, Super Platinum and Sharp Edge blades are very smooth and close. The Super Stainless blades aren't quite as good.
