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These blades are packed in a cardboard box of 5 blades and each blade is double wrapped.
I’ve found these blades to be comfortably smooth in use, although not quite as sharp as some other Gillette’s, (Bleue’s – Thin’s). This is noticeable when shaving areas of my face where whisker growth is confused; I can feel the blade tug slightly when catching hairs going slightly against the grain.
This is more noticeable with a heavier growth, but as a daily blade presents no problem and is smooth.
I would compare these to Red IP’s in achieving the end result albeit slightly smoother, but whereas the Red’s only give me two days of use before they dull the Platinum’s hold their edge for four comfortably.
To recommend, if like me you judge the Red IP’s to be your middle of the road safe bet in a daily, blade then these could well be for you.
I've included the link to where i purchased these blades so as not to confuse with other Platinum’s.
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I’ve found these blades to be comfortably smooth in use, although not quite as sharp as some other Gillette’s, (Bleue’s – Thin’s). This is noticeable when shaving areas of my face where whisker growth is confused; I can feel the blade tug slightly when catching hairs going slightly against the grain.
This is more noticeable with a heavier growth, but as a daily blade presents no problem and is smooth.
I would compare these to Red IP’s in achieving the end result albeit slightly smoother, but whereas the Red’s only give me two days of use before they dull the Platinum’s hold their edge for four comfortably.
To recommend, if like me you judge the Red IP’s to be your middle of the road safe bet in a daily, blade then these could well be for you.
I've included the link to where i purchased these blades so as not to confuse with other Platinum’s.
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