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I recently did a swap via Mail with a SA poster on another forum and finally received 100 of the rare PPI Gillette Minora blades made for the South African market. I had used a tuck back in 2014 or so when West Coast Shaving in the USA had some, although exorbitantly priced. Razor Blades Club sells them as well, but cheap they ain't!!
Are they groundbreaking? No, in the sense that all PPI Gillette blades shave spectacular IMO. They shave similar to all other top tier ones made in St. Petersburg, i.e., excellent!! At this point in the game I am more inclined to believe that the soap/cream you use is more important than the Gillette blade IF you have done good prep and have mastered proper technique. Regardless, I enjoy the hunt for modern obscure Gillette blades, especially those made in China. I only have two left in the latter category to try as no one in Asia wants to ship to the Western World due to the taxes and hassles.
These two:
Are they groundbreaking? No, in the sense that all PPI Gillette blades shave spectacular IMO. They shave similar to all other top tier ones made in St. Petersburg, i.e., excellent!! At this point in the game I am more inclined to believe that the soap/cream you use is more important than the Gillette blade IF you have done good prep and have mastered proper technique. Regardless, I enjoy the hunt for modern obscure Gillette blades, especially those made in China. I only have two left in the latter category to try as no one in Asia wants to ship to the Western World due to the taxes and hassles.
These two: