Oct 3, 2024 · the Sensor and Sensor Excel were the best cartridge razors I ever used and I still use my metal handle Sensor every now and then . The American made Sensor blades were the best , followed by the blades made in Poland if I remember correctly . I would not buy them if they are made in the PRC .... Brazil made Sensor blades and they were "OK" ...

Nov 16, 2023 · The 2 newest modern Gillettes, Heritage and KCG seem to be much pickier of my blade choice. Pickier at least with what i have currently in stock, so the variety is semi limited. That stock would be PPI Gillette's, Lord blades, German, …

Dec 9, 2018 · This is specifically with Gillette blades, as I still find Feather the sharpest, and German Wilkinson to have the best balance. The Indian Gillette Wilkinson isn't bad, but I do prefer the German. GSB and Nacet were quite underwhelming, as was the Super Thin, but I do seem to do better with platinum coated blades than plain stainless.

May 25, 2022 · The SS Minora performs in that razor like the Nacet does to me in an R41 or SB90 - brilliantly Reactions: Dave himself , ShavingPrimate and Alum Ladd May 25, 2022

Sep 13, 2013 · In some models t he cap has two holes instead of indentations; - Tech: probably Gillette's most popular razor, in production '39-'79. It's the first head design with a safety bar, which makes it a milder razor than its predecessors. There is a very good visual overview of the head designs here, and this for an even more detailed breakdown. Keep ...

Sep 26, 2020 · These are two of the most common d/e razor blades I can find at the local grocery stores/markets here in the provincial (rural) parts of the Philippines. The "Rubie Ultra Stainless" and "London Bridge" (not the original WS version). These are both manufactured for Gillette in …

Jun 17, 2010 · The cartridge holds two blades at a fixed angle and does not pivot. The user slides the head of the razor handle into the cartridge from the side, while the cartridge remains in the plastic tray with other cartridges. Later, Gillette added a lubricating strip to the cartridge and branded it "Trac II Plus."

Jan 8, 2024 · As in title. I searched the forums but did not find an answer to my specific question. I know Gillette has moved manufacturing of brands marketed to the West to India and China. However, it is possible to buy Gillette Nacets from Jordan (the country, lol) that are made in …

Sep 26, 2019 · However, they are one of my favorite blades in an aggressive R41 where sharper blades would be too aggressive. I find the 7 O'Clock Indian Blacks to be great blades in the mild VDH razor. Like Personna Lab Blues, the first shave is not all that great, but after the coating wears off the blades become super sharp and work quite well in a mild razor.

May 20, 2011 · However, blades made in those years were stamped with a date code: A for 1930, B for 1931, etc., plus 1-4 for the year quarter. So "A-1" means January-March 1930. In 1950 this system was expanded to include razors, too (see below). If a vintage razor is found with its original blades, the blade codes can be used to establish a rough date for ...