Gillette blades
Re: Gillette blades
Pete mine say Swedish Supersteel and come in a blue/white package with red highlights. These were purchased a few years back so the same blade may be repackaged/renamed by now. Rapira separates their line by price so I use that as my guide.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
Re: Gillette blades
Squire,
How does the Rapira line compare to Feathers?
How does the Rapira line compare to Feathers?
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Re: Gillette blades
I just bought 5 Swedish Supersteel Rapiras for $2.99 to compare them to the 100 Lux blades I bought. I see which works for me.
Ouchmychin (Pete)
Re: Gillette blades
Alcx the Feathers are much sharper which is a plus for some and a minus for others. I think Feathers are great but some members find the acute sharpness to produce a slightly abrasive shave.
For me the Rapiras shave similar to the Green 7 O'clocks (Russian or Indian) which is to say pretty darn good. Not as sharp as Feathers but longer lasting and lower cost as well.
For me the Rapiras shave similar to the Green 7 O'clocks (Russian or Indian) which is to say pretty darn good. Not as sharp as Feathers but longer lasting and lower cost as well.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
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Re: Gillette blades
Pete, I also ordered 100 Lux blades and cant wait to try em' seems as the shipping might take awhile though coming standard from Russia...Ouchmychin wrote:I just bought 5 Swedish Supersteel Rapiras for $2.99 to compare them to the 100 Lux blades I bought. I see which works for me.
I also have some Voshkods on the way and I want to try the swedes and the ladas as well
~Steve
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Re: Gillette blades
Lux is a good blade as is the Swedish Super Steel. Voshkods did not impress me. Sputniks (as made by Gillette in Russia) blew me away. They remind me of the Lord Platinum of which both are equal to if not a tad better than the Astra SP. Of course, this is all a YMMV matter, Just remember to test different blades objectively initially, e.g., same prep, same soap/cream, same brush & same razor so as to eliminate those from the equation.
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Re: Gillette blades
Hello comrades,
I just received my first shipment from Russia today, a 100 pack of the Rapira Voshkods. Cant wait to go and try them. I am still waiting for m y Gillette rubies, Rapira platinum lux's and the nacets. Looks like I might have to throw in some Sputniks as well
I just received my first shipment from Russia today, a 100 pack of the Rapira Voshkods. Cant wait to go and try them. I am still waiting for m y Gillette rubies, Rapira platinum lux's and the nacets. Looks like I might have to throw in some Sputniks as well
~Steve
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Re: Gillette blades
The NOS Gillette Swedes and Super Stainless blades are are really good.
Gary
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SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Re: Gillette blades
if im ever in need of a blade, i know who to call100 pack of the Rapira Voshkods. Cant wait to go and try them. I am still waiting for m y Gillette rubies, Rapira platinum lux's and the nacets.
clive
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Re: Gillette blades
Clive,
I still have that vintage looking Merkur blade with your name on it if you want it
I still have that vintage looking Merkur blade with your name on it if you want it
~Steve
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Re: Gillette blades
merkur for president!!!! lol
clive
p.s. thanks steve
clive
p.s. thanks steve
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