Mexican Personna Blades?

**Pdub** · 11-01-2010, 07:37 PM

I have heard about israeli personna blades on this site. So I ordered some from westcoastshaving and this is what I got...

Are these the ones that everyone has been speaking of? I am asking b/c the back of the box says assembled/packed in mexico.

**xillion** · 11-01-2010, 07:40 PM

They are the same blade inside, just a different packaging.

I have these and the plastic 10 pack and they both have the same blade in the wrapper.

**Pdub** · 11-01-2010, 07:56 PM

Thanks, xillion. I'm such a n00b. I'm gonna give these a try for my 3rd DE razor shave ever.

**xillion** · 11-01-2010, 07:57 PM

No worries. They are great blades.

**ackvil** · 11-02-2010, 05:24 AM

My second favorite blade. They are smooth!

**El Judio Bravo** · 11-02-2010, 05:44 AM

These are the Israeli Reds. They've been packaged for Latin-American sales with Portuguese and Spanish labeling.

**redrako** · 11-02-2010, 05:50 AM

These are consistently great blades - enjoy. I'm using the exact same package.

**azrichter** · 11-09-2010, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Pdub

I have heard about israeli personna blades on this site. So I ordered some from westcoastshaving and this is what I got...

Are these the ones that everyone has been speaking of? I am asking b/c the back of the box says assembled/packed in mexico.

I ordered and received the exact same thing.

It says that the blades are "produced" and packaged in Mexico. So I wondered if they were the same as the somewhat famous "Israeli Red Personnas." This thread has been encouraging...but I still wonder what "produced" in Mexico means...

West Coast Shaving gets my 5 stars, btw!

**El Judio Bravo** · 11-09-2010, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by azrichter

... but I still wonder what "produced" in Mexico means ...

It means they assume no one is reading the fine print and ferreting out the truth!

**MikeGJ** · 11-09-2010, 12:29 PM

The "Imported and distributed by" lines would suggest that manufacture was in a country other than Mexico.

Produced? Sounds like a way to suggest Mexican origin or content, but it looks like the packaging may be the only "product" of Mexico.

**iamdarkangel2005** · 11-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Hello All,

Mike is right on the bank. These blades are imported from Israel. The package and insertion is made in Mexico.

I posted some information on my vendor threat before it was stocked by all sellers.

Any questions feel free to ask!

David

**Pdub** · 02-22-2011, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the clarification, guys!

**El Judio Bravo** · 02-23-2011, 01:35 PM

Shalom, mi amigo!

**GlobalGentleman** · 02-25-2011, 06:35 PM

This thread asked and answered all the same questions I had about my (southern hemisphere) Red IP's....

Cheers gents!!

**4hits** · 02-27-2011, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by iamdarkangel2005

Hello All,

Mike is right on the bank. These blades are imported from Israel. The package and insertion is made in Mexico.

I posted some information on my vendor threat before it was stocked by all sellers.

Any questions feel free to ask!

David

I received my 50-count order from you this week. Looking forward to trying them out in my 49 SS, in which the Crystal IPs have been used exclusively.

**RSC** · 02-27-2011, 07:06 AM

Interesting. I bought a window scraper last week at the hardware store (American Line, made in the U.S. by American Safety Razor Company). It came with a 5-pack of SE blades whose packaging unambiguously says 'Made in Mexico.' So I guess there is some blade production in Mexico, but maybe not the DE.

**zamanakhan** · 02-27-2011, 08:20 PM

i cant believe these blades actually work so well for everyone. I tried these in my ej86 and slim and ugh the only blade that has caused me any irritation or cuts so far. :( i wanted to like them but not for me.

**El Judio Bravo** · 02-28-2011, 04:10 AM

Originally Posted by zamanakhan

i cant believe these blades actually work so well for everyone. I tried these in my ej86 and slim and ugh the only blade that has caused me any irritation or cuts so far. :( i wanted to like them but not for me.

Different strokes, huh?

**inspiringK** · 02-28-2011, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the clarification David.

I was wondering about this too. Nice to see they are what all the hype is about.
The blades work out great BTW.

**4hits** · 03-01-2011, 03:29 AM

First time user, christened the blade in my 1921 New Improved last night.

Fairly smooth, a little tugging, some irritation XTG on my upper lip. Some post-alum stinging. A much better experience that the Astra SP in the same razor.

Admitedly, I don't think I have mastered the New Improved yet.

We'll see how shave #2 with this blade goes tonight.