Gillette Stainless?

jtpca · Post by **jtpca** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:48 am

Good Day!

I see the current poll and am curious. At many drug stores / supermarkets I see Gillette Stainless DE blades. Are they a simillar blade or a lower end product?

Hoos · Post by **Hoos** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:14 am

Gillette Platinum blades that show, on the reverse of the package, they are made in the UK (Surrey, I think) are great.

At my local drugstores, I've seen Gillette Platium blades that show they were made in Russia. I've not tried these, but several folks have commented that they are subpar performers.

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:41 am

Avoid these blades, instead, sharpen coconuts; you'll get a superior shave

custom410 · Post by **custom410** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:57 am

Zach wrote:Avoid these blades, instead, sharpen coconuts; you'll get a superior shave

If in the situation where sharpened coconuts may be a choice, please try a nice sharp clam/oyster shell. However, remember, those Russian Gillette's that are available everywhere in North America will not perform as well as either the coconut or the clam shell.

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:41 pm

custom410 wrote:
Zach wrote:Avoid these blades, instead, sharpen coconuts; you'll get a superior shave
If in the situation where sharpened coconuts may be a choice, please try a nice sharp clam/oyster shell. However, remember, those Russian Gillette's that are available everywhere in North America will not perform as well as either the coconut or the clam shell.

Genius advice!
I'm glad you offered this *before* any of us were stranded.
Think of the time saved!
Bravo, Rob!

jtpca · Post by **jtpca** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:38 pm

If I understand correctly (and believe that I do), those of us that are landlocked could also break one of Squires beer bottles; then shave with a shard and achieve a better result.

Duly noted.

Post by **ichabod** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:36 pm

B.Gurney wrote:If I understand correctly (and believe that I do), those of us that are landlocked could also break one of Squires beer bottles; then shave with a shard and achieve a better result.

Duly noted.

Let's not forget the beer bottle sampler pack - find the shard that works for you...

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:49 pm

That's right Dominic, and be sure to get the large pack.

Leisureguy · Post by **Leisureguy** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:02 pm

24 bottles in a case of beer. 24 hours in a day. Coincidence?

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:13 pm

And since they come in one box isn't that just one serving?

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:21 pm

Bud, By George!.....I think you've got it! Stay away from those dreadful things at all costs. The Gillettes you want are the ones sold in Britain, Scandinavia, and Greece. THOSE are superb.
Regards,
Gordon

Scrapyard Ape · Post by **Scrapyard Ape** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:37 pm

ichabod wrote:
B.Gurney wrote:If I understand correctly (and believe that I do), those of us that are landlocked could also break one of Squires beer bottles; then shave with a shard and achieve a better result.

Duly noted.
Let's not forget the beer bottle sampler pack - find the shard that works for you...

You are promoting evil by suggesting using beer bottle sampler packs. Pick your bottle and learn to shatter it correctly first to get a shard for shaving. Only when you proficient at this should you consider trying a new bottle.

jtpca · Post by **jtpca** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:55 pm

Bud, By George!.....I think you've got it! Stay away from those dreadful things at all costs. The Gillettes you want are the ones sold in Britain, Scandinavia, and Greece. THOSE are superb.

Good to know!!!

I am surprised that this day in age (Globilization and all) that a company would send crap to one corner of the globe while still providing a premium product elswhere. Perhaps we are still percieved as the colonies.

Appreciate the feedback as does my good lady wife!!

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:28 pm

Bud, P&G ( Gillette division ) is inscrutable, secretive, and...well....not especially nice. There are MANY different DE blades made all over the world that are sold under the 'Gillette' name. Often by facilities that Gillette merely holds a controlling interest in, but didn't build, and doesn't run directly. And these blades vary across the spectrum in quality. I have little doubt that one of their most crappy has been deliberately chosen for the North American market. Believe me, the very last thing that they'd want to encourage here is any resurgence in DE shaving.
Regards,
Gordon