With several Personna variations, I'm wondering how my favorite Prep blade stacks up against the ones you guys are talking about above. Thank you for your review. I remember when Personna made these blades in Israel they were packaged in tucks of 5&10 blades. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I'm gonna throw my guess on the Red's. The blades all come from Germany now, I think that is the main point. Your email address will not be published. These are in a whole different category. I suppose marketing people can call them anything. The red-packaged blades made in Israel are the best in my opinion. Safety razor with new blade will give a closer shave for less than .50 cents a blade. It is always my amazement when some say it is almost next to Feather, when it clearly is not so. I have a Red I got from a sampler pack a while ago but I haven't tried it yet. These are made in the ASR facility in Nazareth, Isreal. Feather blades are the best in the business when it comes to double edge safety razor blades. Amazon has encountered an error. With Or With-Out No.4. You are using an out of date browser. GREAT REVIEW!! I had forgotten how great these blades really are. Edgewell also uses the Personna trademark for their cartridge razors and DE blades. CLICK HERE. I think most people find the Red's to be more aggressive than the blues, but as always YMMV and it depends what razor you're using them in. My order came in the mail on Saturday, and I used one this morningwow! It's a bunch of years old but I think it included Personna Reds and Crystals. , MulWark Razor Blades | Straight Single Blade Razor | Industrial Single Edge Razor Blades. Very sharp, yet smooth for me. Red pack Personna is a mild blade. Two best, in my opinion, are the israeli red personna and the feather hi-stainless double edge. As before, each blade will be reviewed based on a 2 pass (plus touch up) shave using a Van Der Hagen long handled razor, some atrocious Peace soap that should never have been used for shaving and a generic Fento badger brush. New Personna Platinum blades are now being made in Germany. They are made in Solingen Germany and feel exactly as smooth and delightful as some 10 year old red Israelis I had from before but with different packaging. You are using an out of date browser. I started using these blades in June of 2018. Please try again. I only shave 2-3 times a week and these cut through long stubble with ease but dont leave behind the nicks and cuts of other blades. There's also American Personna blades. Error posting question. and our That will teach me to use my phone for posting on this site. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014. Somewhere out there on the web, there is a microscope study of different DE blade edges. But when you say the source of the blades changed, the source is the manufacturing facility. First, this is way better than any multi-blade disposable razor I've ever used (and I've tried them all). The edge on the Personna is very much on par with the Derby, working well for average beards, but still not suitable for men with heavier beard growth. The main point is identifying the blades manufactured in Israel and the blades manufactured in Germany. It is below Derby in sharpness, yes! When the Israeli plant was closed and a German plant began producing these blades they again were packaged in tucks of 5&10 blades. By accessing Badger & Blade, you agree to abide by the Terms of Usage. Buy Personna Platinum Red Chrome Double Edge Stainless Steel 100 Blades 20BX: Cartridges & Refills . Please try again. I started wet shaving a few months ago, and have tried to a number of blades from variety packs to find what I like. The plastic tucks with 10 blades had the design label changed so it was easy to tell which were produced in Israel . I believe there are also some Southeast Asian made look alike blades that aren't very good. A previous reviewer commented that these are American made Personna blades. I'd assume red would mean aggressive.. Previously I have used the "red" Persona blades and was quite pleased with them. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. I just tried a couple of Labs from a box pass and thought they were good. I've only ever tried personna labs. Because they changed plants do they shave the same, and 2. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I only use them in mild razors now. I can't imagine using any other blade. In this series of shaves I put Platinum coated blades up against their Stainless Steel siblings.Razors: KING C GILLETTE.Soap: TABAC.Brush: Semoque 830 Hereditas (2020)After Shave Balm: Tabac.Creme: Nivea - Men.Bowl: SIG SOLO BOWL- WHITE. Check out our review to learn more. The Personna is also a more inexpensive blade making it a popular option. Availability is essentially the same for these razors as they are both easily purchased online, so price becomes the deciding factor. I settled on my rotation in recent months. I'm a bit confused about the Israeli Personna blades. Not sure if my guess is going to be correct or not but my suspicion is the Super will not be as sharp as the Red. There was a problem completing your request. The debate is: 1. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Any way, used a personna red today in my Mamba .70. it was a little rough like you found it for the first shave, hopefully it will smooth out over the next one. I'm not sure who the seller was on that purchase but I received mine from DetailsForMen this past week and the box is different than the picture. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I can certainly understand your confusion. Different brands from the same factory may have different specs or they might all be exactly the same with different wrappers. Michael, I too much prefer the ones in the white and blue wrappers and are what I am referring to if I post simply 'IP blade'. by Thalay Sagar Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:30 pm, Post Wetshaving is how barbers used to get the ultrasmooth shave of legends. Thanks gents! Both are nice blades IMO but the Red's seem a little sharper and are very smooth and forgiving. What happens, happens.THANKS FOR WATCHING! The old ASR that sells to consumers is a division of Edgewell and therefore a sister company to Schick / Wilkinson Sword. There are people still looking for NOS (Israeli made Personna Platinum Chrome blades-Israeli Reds). But it is very not so sharp blade. When you buy something from this website, I may receive an affiliate commission. I have found that Feather razors made in Japan are the best, but I believe these are as good. All SE blades are made at Accutec in Virginia only. This is the company that makes all the store brand blades on grocery shelves along with Trac/Atra and all kinds of proprietary cartridge products. The Personna Platinum is very popular in Los Angeles. All Rights Reserved. I like the Lab Blues a lot, too, but somehow I find the Med Preps to be just a little better. Each Package contains 5 blades. Each man's beard is different, so what works best for me might not work best for you. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I had an irritating experience with lab blues for about 6 months and haven't been able to trust the Personna name since. Would anyone know how the Personna blue blades are in comparison (more aggressive, mild, etc.)? I have only been safety razor shaving for about 7 months now and I have learned at least two things. You must log in or register to reply here. Whiskers long or short, Gillette "Pure" or CREMO shave cream makes no difference. I got lucky with this one. They are the two sharpest I could find. . JavaScript is disabled. While not as sharp as the good vintage blades, they seem well made and quite consistant and unlike many current blades they do not irritate my finicky skin. I guess that any blades made in Israel are essentially provided by this company. I have an Israeli Personna blade in my Black Beauty right now, first time I tried them. SIG SOLO. Please try again later. Personna never labeled these blades as "Israeli Reds" but many nick named them Israeli Reds. But they cost more than GSBs these days. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. If you are looking for those, I think they are still sold in the Euro/UK packaging on the Razor Blade Club (RBC) website. No, Edgewell still owns the trademarks but as part of the sale of the Personna Industrial factories, I think Accutec retained the rights to use the trademarks for products made there. I think it was done through Badger and Blade. I have tried both and preferred the Personna Reds. Accutec uses the Personna, GEM, American Line, and even the PAL trademark themselves. You also have a PM. http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Red-Personna-Israeli-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades-100-Blades_p_19.html, http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Redr-Blades--UK-Packaging-100-blades_p_1268.html, Will the real (new) Israeli Red please stand up, Personna Lab Blue blades in a 5 blade dispenser. Ditto with the "Israeli Reds" and the "Crystal" blades. Just because they work for me doesnt mean theyll work for you. They are all good blades. Need to contact the B&B Team? You lost me. I switched to shaving with a classic safety razor a couple of years ago and have experimented with many blades and shaving creams. He just left out was a recomendation for a blade. Great razor, great shave. No, there are huge differences between Personna blades. Those two are different and distinct blades. In this comparison, Astra is the superior option. They are Q-Ball, Crystal, Royal, Viking's Sword, Tomy, and Personna (red). There is some debate as to where the red wrapped versions are actually manufactured. The Israeli plant also made blades in Blue packaging for the UK market. Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by LifesShort, Oct 25, 2013. Red pack Personna is a mild blade. Previously I have used the "red" Persona blades and was quite pleased with them. Currently, I have USA made lab blues, Israeli made Crystals, and a generic drugstore brand made in Israel and packaged in a dispenser; they may be Israeli Reds, but I do not know for sure. 18 months ago i bought a safety razor and have been experimenting with diffrent blades. Following closely on the heels of my review of the #1 B&B recommended blade, the Polsilver Super Iridium, is another B&B favorite: The Personna "Israeli Red.". v2 - white plastic dispenser, white paper sleeve, comes in packs of 10 blades, Made in Israel, for European market. I have used nothing else since. Would NEVER go back to 4 or 5 blade razors. by JarmoP Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:54 pm, Post !SIG SOLO BOWL: https://bit.ly/sigsolobowlContact: sigsolo.wad@gmail.com#WEARENOTOBSESSEDWEAREDEDICATED #SIGSOLO #WOW #WITHORWITHOUT #WAD Once submitted, any posts, images, or content become the property of Badger & Blade. While the Blue blades ("Lab Blue" and "Med Prep") are apparently the same, the "Barbers" that you can get at Sally Beauty Supply are very different. They are the two sharpest I could find. Two best, in my opinion, are the israeli red personna and the feather hi-stainless double edge. Please use a different way to share. You should not rely solely on this content, and Amazon assumes no liability for inaccuracies. I never tried the Reds. Edgewell only owns and operates the Israeli factory. Personna never labeled these blades as Israeli Reds but many nick named them Israeli Reds. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Once you've experimented and developed your own shaving technique, you may find as I did that you'll get a closer shave with a safety razor than you were getting with the latest 5-blade gizmo. These are my opinions and are not representative of the companies that create these products. The Personna Red is one of my top 3 blades but as with all blades, YMMV. We are sorry. They also last quite long (which is good, considering their price. I've been wet shaving for ten years. Nice and sharp, no nicks (smooth) and I got a weeks worth of shaves (maybe could have gone longer but was testing another blade. Once submitted, any posts, images, or content become the property of Badger & Blade. Let's talk about single and double edged razors and the blades that they use. I picked them out of an assortment pack I got from razor emporium to try in my Edwin Jagger DE89. I think the silver/blue packaging was done for blades sold in Europe & the UK. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Does anyone care to compare the Lab Blue vs the Israeli blades? The Reds might not be as sharp, but they're very comfy and uneventful. Disclaimer: Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed health-care professional. In this series of shaves I put Platinum coated blades up against their Stainless Steel siblings. They are the ones in the last two links. by suffolksupplies Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:20 am, Post Big disappointment, maybe they are counterfeit. What double-edge razor blade am I missing? Very true. I have seen only tucks of 10 with the new ones. Squire's reviews note some differences- I prefer them over the Red packs. Trick to wet shaving is to shave in the shower after you finishing showering. You can find our Privacy Policy here. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. No one is really being fooled or mislead with the description Israeli reds made in Germany. !PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! The combination that works best for me is the Israeli Personna blade and Nivea sensitive-skin shaving gel. And it's more fun, because you've developed a skill in the process. I'm not sure who the seller was on that purchase but I received mine from DetailsForMen this past week and the box is different than the picture.
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