What Am I Missing?

cheers Bob. so far iv only used two blades and each time has only been three times. although i'm new to DE iv always used soap & brushes even with the cartridge stuff. don't think iv ever used a blade more than 4 times
 
Gillette Yellows,Greens and Blacks and Iridiums. But you have a fine selection of blades there. I am a fan of the Voskhods.
is that the 7 o'clock's you mean ?
if so they are in the post. Iv only used 2 blades so far, personna and the voskhod & the latter was my best. tomorrow i'm on to nacet and heard a lot of good things about it
 
Thai Gillette Super Thins all the way. Pretty much the only DE blade I use anymore. I find them super smooth and efficient, i get them from Razor Blades Club usually.

I really like the bonafide Gillette blades made in China. The Thai market Super Thin stainless you are referring to is indeed superb.