7 O'clock 25 Silver Blue Double Edge Razor Blades Made in Russia by

These have been good blades for me. Smooth and no nicks.

I suppose it is somewhat ironic that I started using a DE razor so I could stop giving so much money to Gillette only to find that they make some very good DE blades. These are easily the best out of all the blades I have used. That includes Merkur, Dorco, Personna Blues, Astra SP, Shark, and the infamous Feather. Yes, these give me better shaves than the ever popular Feather blades. Sharper does not always mean a better shave. I find these Gillettes have the perfect balance between sharpness and smoothness for my skin and they perform extremely well in all of my razors from my Merkur 34c to my vintage Gillettes. As far as longevity goes I can get about 5 shaves from one blade. Could I probably stretch them a bit more? Yeah I guess. But if I can get 5 great shaves from one blade that's good enough for me. It's still a heck of a lot cheaper than cartridges and much easier on the skin. Give these a try if you haven't already because they really are very good.

I've tried other blades, but these are the best for my face. They don't have that "pull" that other blades have. Very smooth, paired with a good shave cream.

One of my favorite blades on the market. Very sharp while still providing a comfortable shave.

over the years Ive tried at least a dozen or more of the top brands. These are my new favorites. What i really like about them: 1. no matter if i have a 1 day beard... or a 2 week beard- these cut through it the same nice way & i dont have to go over & over to get the job done 2. I can shave in a hurry (which is most of the time) without worrying about cutting myself due to a slip up here or there. With these, ive not drawn blood as of yet and they cut just as close & as smooth as the sharpest blades ive ever used. When im in a hurry i dont need to be worried about getting blood spots on my dress shirts. I usually use a shave brush & cup held shaving cream, however ive also shaved using just plain bar soaps (like Ivory) rubbed onto my face in a hurry with warm water. Results were surprisingly just as good. These are forgiving blades, yet they're just as sharp as almost anything ive ever used (Feathers were a maybe a tad sharper, but you better spend more time prepping your real estate or you will cut n slice) My personal test was to shave with my "less dominate hand" and see if i can get through a full shave without any cuts or nicks, these blades passed that test. (BTW- My prior favorites were "Shark" blades) Note: my razor is an older (1970s) long handled Gillette adjustable razor (built like a tank & survived many drops) i also like the ergonomics of it, especially the long handle (Its nice to be able to adjust the opening on it for a 1-day beard... or 7 day + beard) ive included a few images of my razor as well, as i think it makes a BIG difference. (Note: I have extra large hands)