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dreadpirate
03-06-2009, 08:48 PM
Love 'em!! They are milder than Crystals and cheaper than a Derby. There are my go to blade at this point in time.
joscobo
03-06-2009, 08:50 PM
I just came to that conclusion recently myself. After an exhaustive trial of other blades. I find the to be smooth as silk and just sharp enough. I also get 5 shaves out of them provided I dry my razor really well. I get no more than 4 from any other.

I have 100 coming soon.
Bflobill 1125
03-06-2009, 09:06 PM
They are the only blade I use...........I finished my first 100 and received my new supply a couple of weeks ago. They can't be beat!
Synack
03-06-2009, 10:13 PM
I definitely prefer Red Pack Israelis over Crystals. They did seem a little more mild, with much less pain :001_smile.

That being said, I would take a Derby over either. Still looking for a blade that I like even better.
nuovorecord
03-06-2009, 10:15 PM
I definitely prefer Red Pack Israelis over Crystals. They did seem a little more mild, with much less pain :001_smile.

That being said, I would take a Derby over either. Still looking for a blade that I like even better.

Have you tried the Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharpedges (the yellow pack ones)? I found they were just a touch better than the Reds or Derbys for me.
Synack
03-06-2009, 10:32 PM
Have you tried the Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharpedges (the yellow pack ones)? I found they were just a touch better than the Reds or Derbys for me.

I actually have a couple being delivered as we type. Looking forward to trying them out!
Jarmo P
03-07-2009, 03:31 AM
The reds are my go to blades along with Derbies. Reds are more smooth than derbies, and almost as sharp.

Sharper blades like Feathers give me a razor burn under my jaw. Also the legendary Swedes but not to same level. But I had to buy a Swede packgage, and keep it unopened for a few years of a good remembrace of a quality costly blade that I started with.
Ru4scuba?
03-07-2009, 05:28 AM
Good to know. I'm digging out my Red Pack blades next week. I'll get a couple of blades in before I switch to something else. Still going through my WCS sampler to determine my "goto" blade.

Looks like Swedes are out tho!
Stubblefield
03-07-2009, 01:14 PM
Love 'em!! They are milder than Crystals and cheaper than a Derby. There are my go to blade at this point in time.They are my favorite blade in the 38C. They give a 95% BBS, while having the added benefit of being a bit forgiving. I find them to be sharper than the Derbys, less sharp than the Astras (two other excellent blades). I have another box on order from WCS and am looking forward to it!
umgowa997
03-08-2009, 05:23 PM
The Red Pack "Israeli's" (no one knows really where they're from) don't do it for me . . . too much pulling. I found the Crystals to be a bit better . . . but the very top of the list for me so far are the yellow-pack 7 O'Clock Gillettes. Just a super-smooth shave.
TFrankMac2140
03-08-2009, 05:25 PM
Love 'em!! They are milder than Crystals and cheaper than a Derby. There are my go to blade at this point in time.

+1 Although I don't mind the Crystals, the Red Pack Personnas are currently #1 on my list. Great blade.
mk-ultra
03-08-2009, 05:34 PM
Red Pack Personnas are my blade of choice. I find them a bit sharper than Derbys. I try to use Feathers in my Super Speeds, but sometimes I get irritation. I don't get the same irritation from the Red Packs.