The Lowly Gillette 365

[Bogeyman]

Of all Gillette DE blades currently in production I would say this is the least known as well as least respected. I have tinkered with a few tucks in the past few years and will be frank in stating that these are a surprisingly good blade, believe it or not. I used one ages ago and hated it, but the "wand" was not at fault so much as the magician. With time and honing of technique some blades that were once viewed as wretched are now doted upon, e.g., this one and the Bic Chrome Platinum.

I am guessing in saying that this 365 blade doesn't have the quality of coating and hardened edge as their more expensive blades and read that Indian barbers use these as "one & done". I can get at least three superb shaves from this blade and as a bonus it thrives in my favorite razor: the Tech.

As an interesting side note, on another forum a keen observer (and user of this blade) noticed that it was made in both Indian manufactories, Bhiwadi and Baddi, or that production had shifted from one to the other and that in his opinion the quality had improved. Well, I had tuck of the older 5 +1 blades and ordered a few new ones from razorblades.com just out of curiosity and boredom. The newer ones did indeed seem smoother or perhaps I was imagining things.

Oh well, the next time you order blades try a tuck. You may be surprised.

 

[pjgh]

I've only used one tuck (of 5) but looking back at my notes, the comment about the last one that I used was simply: "Retired after three very excellent shaves".

I seem to recall it's a thin blade. Does that sound right?

 

[RussellR5555]

I have had a good experience with many of the blades from India.

Recently tried these ones and have to say for such a low cost blade £5 for 200 ! they are very good.

 

[Boycie83]

Stop it guys. I don't need anymore blades.

Let's discuss blades that are shit instead.

 

[merchant_seaman]

Stop it guys. I don't need anymore blades.

Let's discuss blades that are shit instead.

Sheffield Utd?

 

[Jester]

Sheffield Utd?

 

[merchant_seaman]

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I'm here all week.....

 

[Jester]

I'm here all week.....

..... try the fish Seriously though, you owe me a can of Brewdog, 'cos I just spat half of it out at your Blades comment

 

[merchant_seaman]

..... try the fish Seriously though, you owe me a can of Brewdog, 'cos I just spat half of it out at your Blades comment

I have some Elvis Juice this evening

 

[Jester]

I have some Elvis Juice this evening

Headliner box arrived direct from Brewdog today, so Elvis, Clockwork etc. in the fridge. Standard pale ale on the go and I shall partake of a Hazy Jane imminently

 

[Jester]

On a serious note, damn you all. After my Shavingtime order yesterday which I topped up with more Russian blades than I currently need, I've just used the power of Brewdog to order some 365s to try

 

[RussellR5555]

Stop it guys. I don't need anymore blades.

Let's discuss blades that are shit instead.

It is impossible to find a blade that everyone thinks is shit , I mean people like Sharks for goodness sake .

 

[Jester]

It is impossible to find a blade that everyone thinks is shit , I mean people like Sharks for goodness sake .

Got my L6 razor + shark blade ready for the morning. Hated them when I bought it, but hoping it was more down to my crap ability rather than the blade/razor. BTW, whisper it quietly but I don't like Astra at all.......

 

[RussellR5555]

Got my L6 razor + shark blade ready for the morning. Hated them when I bought it, but hoping it was more down to my crap ability rather than the blade/razor. BTW, whisper it quietly but I don't like Astra at all.......

That's what I mean about blades , a blade you hate someone else will think is the greatest and the other way round, I love a nice Nacet for instance but I know some people don't. I wouldn't give you a penny for anything i have tried out of the lord factory , but others love their blades. I have never done so well with Astra's either.

 

[pjgh]

BTW, whisper it quietly but I don't like Astra at all.......

... nor me. Scratchy and irritable. Love me a Shark, though ... and Lord.

 

[Jester]

That's what I mean about blades , a blade you hate someone else will think is the greatest and the other way round, I love a nice Nacet for instance but I know some people don't. I wouldn't give you a penny for anything i have tried out of the lord factory , but others love their blades. I have never done so well with Astra's either.

I'm loving Vokshod at the moment, so I've just bought Rapiras etc.to trial on the off chance that Russia does it for me. Certainly Russian Gillette 7 o'clock greens suit me far better than Indian yellows. Worst case? It's a nick/weeper and two quid of blades. Best - you've got a keeper or a least a regular. Seriously, Vokshod was ordered as a "cool" addition to a multipack noob order, and I'm really impressed. But some other recommendations haven't worked for me at all. And I'm enjoying getting little packs of tucks to experiment with alongside the burgeoning selection of paraphernalia