There's just something about the way this blade "engages" the whiskers and mows them down with perfection. 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. I'll be grading based on sharpness, smoothness, longevity and consistency. Previously I have used the "red" Persona blades and was quite pleased with them. Whiskers long or short, Gillette "Pure" or CREMO shave cream makes no difference. I should get more! So i'm back with another monthly review! I am on a shaving forum and one of the members recommended these blades. This is just a difference in packaging. Only the most perfect combination there is! I have tried both and preferred the Personna Reds. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Very sharp, yet smooth for me. In this series of shaves I put Platinum coated blades up against their Stainless Steel siblings. The ones I have now are like these: Michael, the blue and white wrappers are what are referred to as the IP's. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. v2 - white plastic dispenser, white paper sleeve, comes in packs of 10 blades, Made in Israel, for European market. "That's my guess". Please use a different way to share. I remember when Personna made these blades in Israel they were packaged in tucks of 5&10 blades. The edge on the Personna, while not quite as sharp as other blades, still provides a comfortable shave without any excessive pulling or irritation. I'm fixing to order to see if they are smoother than lab blues. Mine were truly made in Israel, as was ordered/expected. by brothers Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:03 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. We are sorry. It's a bunch of years old but I think it included Personna Reds and Crystals. ). Wetshaving is how barbers used to get the ultrasmooth shave of legends. , MulWark Razor Blades | Straight Single Blade Razor | Industrial Single Edge Razor Blades. You need to have a good technique and also lather if to shave almost BBS going ATG. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I only use them in mild razors now. Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020. There are actually two types of Israeli Personna- the blue pack (also labeled as Crystals and commonly called IP) and the red pack. Red pack Personna is a mild blade. It is always my amazement when some say it is almost next to Feather, when it clearly is not so. I like the Lab Blues a lot, too, but somehow I find the Med Preps to be just a little better. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I settled on my rotation in recent months. Thank you for your review. 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. They're nearly as sharp as Feather Hi-Stainless blades (the sharpest blade I've found, and made in Japan), but the red-label Personna is smoother than the Feather Hi-Stainless. Nous partageons galement des informations sur votre usage de notre site avec nos rseaux sociaux, publicitaires et partenaires d'analyse, 23E94423-DBB4-48F1-851F-1D677D8E0F42.jpeg, 8F91FB91-DD07-47C0-92D8-FFD9E35FC1FA.jpeg, 5764E3BE-F853-4BD6-982B-40FB276DB0B4.jpeg. Whenever I go to shave, I assume theres someone else on the planet shaving, so I say Im gonna go shave, too.. Big disappointment, maybe they are counterfeit. The combination that works best for me is the Israeli Personna blade and Nivea sensitive-skin shaving gel. Do you have pics of the new 5? Sunday April 4, 2021. oklahoma_mojo 8 yr. ago I've not used reds, but I find the blues a comfortable milder shave . I think it was done through Badger and Blade. You can find our Privacy Policy here. I have only been safety razor shaving for about 7 months now and I have learned at least two things. Something Between A Personna & Feather Hi-Stainless. Two best, in my opinion, are the israeli red personna and the feather hi-stainless double edge. You are using an out of date browser. You must log in or register to reply here. When you buy something from this website, I may receive an affiliate commission. Need to contact the B&B Team? If you haven't tried it yet, you can make your own comparison. Personna never labeled these blades as Israeli Reds but many nick named them Israeli Reds. Smooth, sharp, no nicks, cuts or slices. The debate is: 1. !SIG SOLO BOWL: https://bit.ly/sigsolobowlContact: sigsolo.wad@gmail.com#WEARENOTOBSESSEDWEAREDEDICATED #SIGSOLO #WOW #WITHORWITHOUT #WAD Its possible the product image is from years ago. For more information, please see our Razors: KING C GILLETTE. Ive tried astra green (which were absolutely horrible) feather, gillette platinum and gillette silver blues (which are my second favorite) the personna reds have given me the smoothest and most comfortable shave Ive ever had. Hello everyone, just had a quick question about the Personna blades. I'm gonna throw my guess on the Red's. Blade Wars: Red Personna Israeli vs Personna Lab Blue The various Personna blades available on the Internet can be confusing. They also last quite long (which is good, considering their price. London. I decided to order 50 reds and 10 preps just to check them out. What I refer to as Israelis are pictured below: The more I try to learn which Personna blades are Crystals and which are Israelis, the more I get confused. All SE blades are made at Accutec in Virginia only. If you are looking for those, I think they are still sold in the Euro/UK packaging on the Razor Blade Club (RBC) website. Personna Red Pack Israeli Double Edge Razor Blades - 20 Ct 2 $15.78 Product details Package Dimensions : 5 x 4 x 0.4 inches; 1.59 Ounces Date First Available : May 25, 2010 Manufacturer : Personna ASIN : B001Q1M5UU Best Sellers Rank: #576,678 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) they are the blue ip's and he's a reliable source. So that means Accutec kept the trademarks and licenses them to Edgewell for the few consumer-market products sold under that name? Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Just because they work for me doesnt mean theyll work for you. My reviews are based on my personal own experience and research. I started wet shaving a few months ago, and have tried to a number of blades from variety packs to find what I like. Feather blades are the best in the business when it comes to double edge safety razor blades. Does anyone care to compare the Lab Blue vs the Israeli blades? 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. and our Post It is my intention to explain products so you can make an informed decisions on which ones suit your needs best. Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. The secret isn't more blades and more canned goo but a single wicked edge. Scan this QR code to download the app now. These are by far the best blades Ive tried since I started wet shaving. JavaScript is disabled. It's mutually beneficial for both companies, there is still a business relationship there. by SmallTank Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:41 am, Post I have only been safety razor shaving for about 7 months now and I have learned at least two things. Both give me nicks and cuts. Error posting question. 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. Availability is essentially the same for these razors as they are both easily purchased online, so price becomes the deciding factor. It is always my amazement when some say it is almost next to Feather, when it clearly is not so. I've been wet shaving for ten years. What seems to differentiate these from their blue colored cousins is the crome . The US one I think is worse for me though. Privacy Policy. I prefer Personna Reds. Like the Derby, Red Personna blades are also very smooth cutters and appeal widely to men with sensitive to normal skin. The Personna Platinum Chromes you have shown above are available in 3 forms. 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. JavaScript is disabled. I have really missed having the Israeli Red Personnas in my rotation. French vanilla ice cream isnt made in France. !PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! They also have marketed SE blades under the GEM, PAL, GEM Bluestar, and Treet brands. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014. Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014. CLICK HERE. 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'. They are Q-Ball, Crystal, Royal, Viking's Sword, Tomy, and Personna (red). Nice and sharp, no nicks (smooth) and I got a weeks worth of shaves (maybe could have gone longer but was testing another blade. I have them put this label on one and raise the price, but theyre all the same factory, all the same machines. https://sharpologist.com/2016/12/wet-shasrael.html. No one is really being fooled or mislead with the description Israeli reds made in Germany. I have used Personna blades off and on for decades. Secretary Ramsey put his foot into it yesterday . Though I have some Red's I've not used any yet, but I've used quite a few Super's. I thought this was between the Reds and the Blues. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Whiskers long or short, Gillette "Pure" or CREMO shave cream makes no difference. Sure not as sharp as American made, but certainly smoother. Personna Red Pack Israeli Double Edge Razor Blades - 30 Ct. 200 TWO HUNDRED Personna Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - Made from Swedish Steel. Location. Do you want to spend that time hating or enjoying what you are doing? Mine were truly made in Israel, as was A previous reviewer commented that these are American made Personna blades. It seems as if it is just short of yanking the whiskers from my skin. They are all good blades. The plastic tucks with 10 blades had the design label changed so it was easy to tell which were produced in Israel . nous utilisons les cookies afin de personnaliser le contenu et les publicits, de fournir des fonctionnalits pour les rseaux sociaux et analyser notre traffic. A previous reviewer commented that these are American made Personna blades. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-331664.html, http://straightrazorplace.com/shavis-under-scanning-electron-microscope-sem.html, http://forum.shavemyface.com/viewtopic.php?t=29705, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. I have used these blades for years, I really like them. One of the product images is a bar code and the words made in Israel. I will try it out, though, to see what my experience with it is compared to yours. Dont buy them based solely on the reviews though, every face is different and all skin types are different. PERSONNA RED vs PERSONNA LAB BLUE.With Or With-Out No.4. Ill know when I get them Monday. Product: Personna Razor Blades Review Rating: 4.3/5 stars with over 3,500 reviews Cheapest Place to Buy: Amazon Smooth, sharp, no nicks, cuts or slices. Safety razor with new blade will give a closer shave for less than .50 cents a blade. These have been my favorite so far. I have tried both and find the Israeli Reds to be better. Please try again. I have used nothing else since. by gil3591 Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:12 pm, Post Need to contact the B&B Team? A 100-pack of Astra blades is only $9.50 while a 100-pack of Persona blades is slightly more expensive at $10.95. One of the local grocery stores sells them as its store brand. Best Electric Shaver in 2018 Top 10 Electric Shaver Guide, Mavericks Shave Cream Review A Higher Quality Shave, Best Straight Razor Strop For You The Top 6. I had an irritating experience with lab blues for about 6 months and haven't been able to trust the Personna name since. These really are some of the best blades out there! All Rights Reserved. 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. I suppose marketing people can call them anything. And you'll save money. I never recommend poor quality products, or create false reviews to make sales. Here is a link to Red Personna blades. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. LifesShort Well-Known Member Right now on eBay, there are several different brands of blades that are listed as Israeli Personnas. I find the Lab Blues very sharp but they can be a little harsh with an aggressive razor. Each man's beard is different, so what works best for me might not work best for you. CLICK HERE. Always read labels and directions before using a product. This is the legendary Red Pack Personna Blades! I'm certain Squire's work what was I remembered. Super Safety Razors is one vendor that sells them. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. I've been wet shaving for ten years. The red packaging was done in Mexico for blades sold in North America and countries on this side of the Atlantic. They are the two sharpest I could find. The Personna Platinum is very popular in Los Angeles. by JarmoP Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:54 pm, Post They are the two sharpest I could find. But they cost more than GSBs these days. SIG SOLO. Where did the Silver come from? 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. You can find our Privacy Policy here. They're made in Japan and they fit most types of double edge safety razors. I never really get along with the Labs or Med Preps. Mr. LifesShort. Nothing is edited. They're both nice, but I like the Reds better. I have found that Feather razors made in Japan are the best, but I believe these are as good. Any input would be appreciated. I know they cost less these days. You are using an out of date browser. Wetshaving - isn't all shaving wet? I think the silver/blue packaging was done for blades sold in Europe & the UK. Edgewell also uses the Personna trademark for their cartridge razors and DE blades. by bernards66 Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:48 pm, Post It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Edgewell owns the Wilkinson Sword trademark but Gillette bought the rights to use Wilkinson Sword for blades made in India only. I haven't tried them, and see no need to do so. Posted by Clarence Gilley, Jr. on 24th Feb 2021. You should not rely solely on this content, and Amazon assumes no liability for inaccuracies. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. But when you say the source of the blades changed, the source is the manufacturing facility. Personna Lab Blue are great double edge safety razor blades that are not too sharp but offer a close, yet comfortable shave. I find them sharper and I like sharper. With Or With-Out No.4. The blades all come from Germany now, I think that is the main point. What double-edge razor blade am I missing? They are very smooth. There are still blades in inventory. http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Red-Personna-Israeli-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades_p_273.html You might also find some that are either sold in a blue package or with the Crystal name which are also made in Isreal, but different from the red packaged blades. I'll be watching this. Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014. You can find our Privacy Policy here. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014. Previously I have used the "red" Persona blades and was quite pleased with them. 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 run through 2 of each blade and use each 4 times; for a total of 8 shaves per brand. I have really missed having the Israeli Red Personnas in my rotation. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. You are using an out of date browser. I have a Red I got from a sampler pack a while ago but I haven't tried it yet. In any event, I prefer the 'blues'. Incredibly sharp and provide an extremely smooth shave, making them the perfect choice for any man with sensitive skin while still giving you the close shave you desire. Looking forward to this one. This is interesting. 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. As it's name implies, the blade itself is manufactured in Israel and the packaging is indeed red. Each man's beard is different, so what works best for me might not work best for you. There's also American Personna blades.
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