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.

Seriously this was a mistake I did not want these blades I needed to meet the minimum for a add on item so I started searching things I knew would be in the range I needed to get the add on items. I came across these blades and said ok $8 is only 3 more than I need but I hear some pretty good things about it just get them. It was not like I intentionally went looking for these blades. Oh my God !!! of all the items I bought on that order this was by far the best and it wasn't even what I was going for !!! I first used these blades on a 1921 New Improved "new standard" model razor I was BBS over 24 hours I couldn't even tell I was shaving that is how smooth these blades are even on the ATG pass. The second use was on a 1929-32 era NEW and same results no cuts ,weepers, irritation nothing I mean nothing !!!! I have used a few of these now and I must say I do not let any blade I do not care what make or brand go past 4 shaves. The 4th shave with this blade was as comfortable as the first. Now all this great stuff said this is YMMV ( your mileage may vary ) as what is amazingly good on my face may be horrible for you but I will say they are worth a try a little pricey considering you can get 100 Astra SP's for like $1 more but there is a huge difference in feel and quality. I have come to the conclusion the best blades are made in Russia the same way the best creams and soaps come from the UK brushes from Spain and EDT from France...... but again YMMV it is a very subjective product.

Very good blade. I highly recommend it. But the biggest tip I can give? Use shaving soap, not cream, to shave with a safety razor. Use a badger brush and soap. I like the Proraso (I think spelled like that) soap. I bought the sensitive skin kind. Very efficient -- lasts forever (drain the water out after use.) Also, with the cream, you have to wash your face after. with the soap -- it is soap. rinse your face. i can actually easily shave before the shower (which i prefer.) the soap plus these blades are excellent. If i want an extra close shave i lather twice... i love safety razor shaving. and i hate this kind of stuff generally. but i am saving money, getting very good shaves, and just think this stuff really is real and works. also, i find these blades last a long time. i think i'm going on a seventh shave with the current blade. so far, so good. first shave is actually probably the most dangerous in terms of cuts, i think.