Never seen those before, I'll put them on my list of 'Blades to look for'.
Favorite Vintage NOS Razor Blades
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Never seen those before, I'll put them on my list of 'Blades to look for'.
I love it. I wish I was half as organized. You can at least argue that all of that cardboard packaging takes of a lot of the space.
Impressive.
Was the Gillette Super Silver Platinum Plus merely the Euro version of the Gillette Platinum Plus?
Impressive.
Was the Gillette Super Silver Platinum Plus merely the Euro version of the Gillette Platinum Plus?
I am not sure what the date code is on the Super Silver Platinum Plus. I haven't shaved with a blade from that packaging. They were advertised as early 70's when I bought them. I guess I'll put this on my to do list and shave with one.
I know The Gillette Platinum Plus had a date code from 1981.
From what I've read, Personna, Schick, Wilkinson Sword and Gillette had versions of their blades being produced and marketed at concurrent times. I am not sure what Gillette's intention was in regards to marketing toward the U.S and Europe.
I have the cardboard packs stacked (interlocked) efficiently to maximize the space in the containers. It might as well be semi organized BAD.
I lost track of the number of blades on hand a while back. With me shaving every two or three days, I most likely have enough NOS blades to get me through the remainder of my days.
If I did that, the modern (Med Preps, Polsiver SI's, etc.) blades I have on hand would become vintage.
Impressive.
Was the Gillette Super Silver Platinum Plus merely the Euro version of the Gillette Platinum Plus?
Here is a bit of info from an older thread:
I'd probably just use vintage blades forever if I can acquire enough. Modern blades just don't cut it compared to vintage blades.
I disagree and I have a lot of vintage blades compared to the average bear. Most modern blades just don't seem to last as long as the top tier vintage ones. Gillette is cranking out some great blades today in Russia and Personna as well here & in Israel. Sometimes, we get "ol' timer' bias.
My sentiments exactly.
The Gillette 7 O'clock Black is a pretty good blade, and in my opinion, is pretty close to the best of the vintage stainless steel blades.
I've said this before but if you can get your hands on some Sears blades you will be in for a treat.
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Are these an example of the blades you referring to?
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That's them.
I have two double packs like that.
Easily get ten shave per blade.
I have two double packs like that.
Easily get ten shave per blade.
Can you post a pic of the words on the back of the package?
I haven't tried a shave yet with this blade......sounds like they treat you well.
Here is the back of the package and a decent picture of the dispenser.
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Were these made for Sears by Personna?
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