Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge

[slickster514]

Gillette 7 O'clock Sharp Edge (Russian made) in a head to head with the infamous Gillette Super Stainless "Spoiler" of circa 1978.

Loaded in two identical razors (1959 Gillette Tech) for a side by side trial run.........and the verdict is: I couldn't tell the difference between them in day 1 using Aqua di Parma shave cream.

Spoilers usually last between 5-6 shaves for me, I think this is where they'll win in the long run. I seriously doubt the Gillette Sharp Edge can get me there with comfort and safety.

I will post my final verdict in a few days.

[D/E Bob]

YUP! The Gillette Yellows are the NUTS!

[my19]

I really like the Gillette Yellows ... but I'm really pushing them if I try to go more than three days. For those three days, though, they're very, very good.

[slickster514]

I really like the Gillette Yellows ... but I'm really pushing them if I try to go more than three days. For those three days, though, they're very, very good.

Did day 3 today. I think I can do a 4th.
Will report back.....

[Altair]

I like yellows as well I get the most shaves out of them. a few times I have gone up to 5 shaves. but I try to keep at 3 then I toss any blade.

[slickster514]

I like yellows as well I get the most shaves out of them. a few times I have gone up to 5 shaves. but I try to keep at 3 then I toss any blade.

Well they come damn close to the famous Spoilers! So any poor soul who has not had the opportunity to try them, these Gillette Sharp Edge are a good substitute. I have a nice stash of Spoiler which I will stop using if these do the trick. I'll let the vintage age gracefully, and use them at some other point in time.

[slickster514]

So I did finally get 5 full 3 pass shaves with this blade.

Next day, I went back to a Spoiler while it was still fresh in mind. So what can I conclude? A few things....

1. The Gillette Sharp Edge is a tad sharper than Spoilers.
2. The Spoiler is a tad or two smoother than the Sharp Edge.
3. I can likely push the Spoiler past 5 shaves if I wanted to.

Given their history, there is more nostalgia associated with the
Gillette Spoiler, however their availability is rather limited! The Sharp Edge is a great alternative.

[filedog]

Never tried the spoilers, but I can get 4 or more good shaves from a Sharpedge. Good price too.

[Pulley]

I really like the Gillette Yellows ... but I'm really pushing them if I try to go more than three days. For those three days, though, they're very, very good.

+1 Love 'em and 3 day max