So I have a bit of news today. As many of you know, I've been waiting quite some time for my latest order of Gillettes to arrive. They finally came yesterday, but while I was packing up orders last night (while watching the latest The Office), I noticed the cities listed on the back of the packs were different. Ack! We've come to know the Swedish Gillettes by the listing of Scandinavian distribution cities on the back of the package. These, however, had English cities. I was horrified and very frustrated, thinking I had boxes and boxes of sub-standard blades.
However, I immediately tried them out and was surprised. They actually shaved like Swedish Gillettes. If you've been around long enough, you'll know I'm one of the most particular about what is and what is not a "Swedish" Gillette, and I've tried most of the contenders. Additionally, the Swedish Gillette is easily my blade of choice and use them 90% of the time. I had not, until yesterday, tried "English" Gillettes. These originated from one of the main distribution companies in England, the same one where many of the well known retail sources obtain their Swedish Gillettes. They were ordered the same way, with the same specifics as I've always ordered. I'm not exactly sure what changed, but I'm trying to get to the bottom of it. In the mean time, if not exactly the same (which I'm not yet convinced) these are very nice blades and is what I will be carrying until I can find another source.
I'm going to be asking a few long-time users of the Gillettes to see if they'll to a test for me. If any of you are long-time users and can give an unbiased, blind test for me, let me know and I'll send a few of you a pack.
I've contacted everyone that has an outstanding order with some options. If you have not heard from me, please contact me through PM or from the site.
I'll keep everyone posted as I find out more information.
However, I immediately tried them out and was surprised. They actually shaved like Swedish Gillettes. If you've been around long enough, you'll know I'm one of the most particular about what is and what is not a "Swedish" Gillette, and I've tried most of the contenders. Additionally, the Swedish Gillette is easily my blade of choice and use them 90% of the time. I had not, until yesterday, tried "English" Gillettes. These originated from one of the main distribution companies in England, the same one where many of the well known retail sources obtain their Swedish Gillettes. They were ordered the same way, with the same specifics as I've always ordered. I'm not exactly sure what changed, but I'm trying to get to the bottom of it. In the mean time, if not exactly the same (which I'm not yet convinced) these are very nice blades and is what I will be carrying until I can find another source.
I'm going to be asking a few long-time users of the Gillettes to see if they'll to a test for me. If any of you are long-time users and can give an unbiased, blind test for me, let me know and I'll send a few of you a pack.
I've contacted everyone that has an outstanding order with some options. If you have not heard from me, please contact me through PM or from the site.
I'll keep everyone posted as I find out more information.