100 Silver Blue Double Edge Razor Blades Made in Russia by 7 O'clock

Gillette Silver Blue Blades are sharp, smooth and last for a few shaves. Can't really go wrong at this price for the 100 blades. Delivery was fast and blades came as pictured.

These seem to be above average in sharpness while being quite smooth.I would put them a step higher than the Astra Greens.They are a bit hard to find and due to certain events may disappear from the market altogether.Mine were shipped in a plain envelope and one of the 5 pack boxes was crushed. The rest were fine. Try to order together with something light and soft (so hopefully Amazon puts them in a box).Note that the razor blades are held to the paper envelopes with 4 dabs of wax (to protect the blade edge from shifting and rubbing into the paper). Most people do not mind this, but some may have strong preferences.

I started DE shaving about six weeks ago with a Parker 96R and a Merkur 34C, and a sample pack of blades. I've learned a few very important things about DE shaving. First, you will have to find the razor that best suits you. I liked the Parker when I first started using it, but quickly realized the Merkur is much better for me. I liked the shorter handle and much more compact head. The second thing I learned is that you have to go through a rigorous testing process with the blades to find the one you like the most.I loved the Derbys after using them for a week and thought "this is it - I'm going to buy 100 of these." Then I used the Gillette 7 O'Clocks in the green package, and thought "no, these are the best." I really wanted to like the Feathers, because lots of online articles say they are the best - and they're expensive, so they have to be good, right? Well, they do give a good shave, but with lots of nicks. Went on to the Sharks, threw them out after two shaves. Really liked these Gillete blues too. So, I narrowed it down to the green and blue Gillettes and the Derbys. I switched blades every two days, and sometimes every day, to get a feel for which blade I liked the most. After six weeks and lots of shaves, these Gillette Silver Blues really give me the best shave, with no cuts, and seem to last several days.Another very important thing to experiment with is shaving cream and, for me, shaving oil. I use Taylor of Old Bond Street cream, a good badger brush, and I made my own shaving oil with two parts castor oil and one part olive oil, with a few drops of lavender to make it smell better. I've tried shaving with and without the oil, and with the oil definitely gives a smoother shave with fewer (actually, zero) cuts.No razor, and no razor blade, is "best" for everyone. Try different razors (they're not that expensive at $30-ish each) and plan to spend a month or more testing blades. Once you know what you like, buy a ton of them and enjoy. But be sure you understand that DE shaving is a "system" of the right razor, blades, brush, cream, and oil. Skimp on any one of these and it can be a miserable experience and steep learning curve.

Really high quality blades and gives a nice smooth shave.

When I opened the package, I was ready to give a one-star review. Why? What was in the package was NOT Gillette Silver Blue. I was sent 100 Astra blades, which I had never used. The packing slip listed the contents as "Astra Silver Blue". The ad here on Amazon clearly shows Gillette Silver Blue. Is Astra made by Gillette? I don't know. They were manufactured in Russia. Maybe some of you know. If so, reply here. I had to decide, do I return them or keep them? I wasn't happy, but decided to try one, realizing once I did, I'd be committed to keeping the other 99 blades I just received.So why am I giving it a five-star rating? Because the Astra blade, for my face, is one of the best blades I've used. I get a near perfect shave with minimal nicks and weepers. I was amazed! I was previously using Feather blades, which are incredibly sharp. I had to learn how to shave with Feather blades. They require precision, a light touch, and an intimate understanding of your own personal beard growth. Apparently the Astra blades are just sharp enough to cut my hair while being more forgiving on my skin cells than Feather.Everyone's face is unique, so each of us men (or women, if you're into using DE blades on your legs or wherever) needs to experiment with different blades to determine what works best for you. For me, I'm sticking with Astra.Now... If you order the Gillette Silver Blue from this Amazon ad, will you receive it? I don't know. I didn't. But for me, it didn't matter. The merchant's mistake ended up being a brilliant one, and I'm happy!

i have purchased4 times. These have been good blades for several years. The Persona Isreal red blades were better in my opinion but not worth the increased price.