I wasn't quite sure where to post about the Sweedish Gillette blades so I thought I'd just post here in the general forum. Being relatively new to this whole wet shaving thing of ours (we can call it La Cosa Nostra), I have just been using Merkur blades that I got when I bought my HD. After getting my technique down, it was time to get some more blades. I took the advice of many here and ordered the LetterK sampler pack. It just came in the mail yesterday. So this morning I decided to give one of the new types of blades a try. I opted for one of the Swedes, as they seem to get nothing but praise here. Boy am I glad I chose one of those Swedes!! All I can say is WOW!! I never thought there could be such a difference in razor blades. Smooth, smooth, smooth is the word that comes to mind. I had the BEST shave of my life today. That blade just glided across my face, scooping up the T&H Lavender cream (and taking my whiskers along with it) like nobody's business. Let me say that while my technique would not be considered as "pro", it is a lot better than when I first started. I have never gotten a DE shave without at least a few nicks, cuts, and/or weepers. I was so amazed as I was standing there shaving that I could not believe my eyes when I finished and looked up and voila, no cuts of any kind. Not even one little weeper that usually pops up on the hard to get at portion of my neck!! But get this, I've got ZERO irritation to boot!! I thought all you guys were nuts that kept hyping these blades as the greatest thing since sliced bread, but let me tell you......They Are!!! I have found my "go to" blade, and it will forever affectionately be known as "Swede." Now all I have to do is figure out what I'm gonna do with all these other blades I just got. I don't want to use them for fear of being disappointed. Maybe I'll just put em up for a swap in the trade forum. Long Live Swede!!