Gillette 7 O’ Clock Permasharp DE Shaving Blades 10N

1 review for Gillette 7 O’ Clock Permasharp DE Shaving Blades 10N

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Manoj – April 21, 2024

   Very similar to the Russian yellows, so I’ll adjust my review of those accordingly where necessary:

   These are almost as sharp as I ever remember a Feather being, and they’re incredibly smooth. While the Feather can be a bit rough and sometimes unpredictable, the yellow 7 o’clock glides across my face smoothly and easily, and these Indian greens are just as smooth. If you enjoy the yellows, you’ll likely enjoy these as well.

   At around $4 for 100 blades, they are very reasonably priced for the 10-15+ shaves I can get from them (I’m very careful to dry the blade post-shave to prevent any rust or oxidation from lingering water). Highly recommended – give them a try if you have the chance.

   I also want to mention, especially for new wet shavers who may try the 7 o’clock blades once or twice and have a bad shave: these sharper blades do not tolerate poor technique well, so the “zero pressure” rule is fundamental with these.

   What I mean is, with a Dorco ST-301, you can easily apply too much pressure on your face and still not get cut. With a 7 o’clock, it’s too sharp for that.

   It’s incredibly smooth, but if you make a mistake and use pressure or the wrong angle, you may end up with cuts. No pressure and proper angles, and you’ll be fine. At least, that’s been my experience (full disclosure: I’ve yet to cut myself with a 7 o’clock). That combination of sharpness and smoothness is what allows these blades to cut like lasers without being rough on the face.

   The only minor downside? Those four annoying glue spots on the blade. Four?
   Price 4.00 star(s)
   Quality 5.00 star(s)
   Longevity 4.00 star(s)
   Packaging 4.00 star(s)
   Sharpness 4.00 star(s)
   Smoothness of Shave 4.00 star(s)