Personna never labeled these blades as Israeli Reds but many nick named them Israeli Reds. They're both nice, but I like the Reds better. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Error posting question. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Amazon has encountered an error. You must log in or register to reply here. Not sure if my guess is going to be correct or not but my suspicion is the Super will not be as sharp as the Red. i have the ones that you show in the fourth example and got them from the same guy. Michael, I too much prefer the ones in the white and blue wrappers and are what I am referring to if I post simply 'IP blade'. Once submitted, any posts, images, or content become the property of Badger & Blade. Because they changed plants do they shave the same, and 2. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Add to Cart . Big disappointment, maybe they are counterfeit. I started using these blades in June of 2018. by bernards66 Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:48 pm, Post Only the most perfect combination there is! I like the Lab Blues a lot, too, but somehow I find the Med Preps to be just a little better. There was a problem adding this item to Cart. Thanks gents! #2. XLVII. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014. There are people still looking for NOS (Israeli made Personna Platinum Chrome blades-Israeli Reds). Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. I have a Red I got from a sampler pack a while ago but I haven't tried it yet. Each Package contains 5 blades. Once submitted, any posts, images, or content become the property of Badger & Blade. Once you've experimented and developed your own shaving technique, you may find as I did that you'll get a closer shave with a safety razor than you were getting with the latest 5-blade gizmo. New Personna Platinum blades are now being made in Germany. I find the Lab Blues very sharp but they can be a little harsh with an aggressive razor. LifesShort Well-Known Member Right now on eBay, there are several different brands of blades that are listed as Israeli Personnas. But in this case the manufacturer isnt doing that. I'd assume red would mean aggressive.. I had forgotten how great these blades really are. Edgewell owns the Wilkinson Sword trademark but Gillette bought the rights to use Wilkinson Sword for blades made in India only. Price will be a factor but only of it's very cheap or expensive since most DE blades are pretty cheap comparatively. Amazon has them 200 for $17 and some change right now. One of my top-tier blades!! Once submitted, any posts, images, or content become the property of Badger & Blade. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In an unassuming shop filled with product boxed in plain cardboard, is Avi. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I suppose marketing people can call them anything. They are the two sharpest I could find. ( .30cents for feather), Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021, These blades are sharp and smooth get 8 shaves out of these, Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Currently, I have USA made lab blues, Israeli made Crystals, and a generic drugstore brand made in Israel and packaged in a dispenser; they may be Israeli Reds, but I do not know for sure. Do you have pics of the new 5? If you haven't tried it yet, you can make your own comparison. You are using an out of date browser. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Made in Germany, Personna blades are platinum chrome coated and provide a very smooth shave. I think most people find the Red's to be more aggressive than the blues, but as always YMMV and it depends what razor you're using them in. Razors: KING C GILLETTE. With Or With-Out No.4. JavaScript is disabled. v1 - red card packet, red sleeve - comes in packs of 5 blades Made in Israel, for American market. You must log in or register to reply here. That will teach me to use my phone for posting on this site. I switched to shaving with a classic safety razor a couple of years ago and have experimented with many blades and shaving creams. Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by LifesShort, Oct 25, 2013. Will the real (new) Israeli Red please stand up, Personna Lab Blue blades in a 5 blade dispenser. The US one I think is worse for me though. By accessing Badger & Blade, you agree to abide by the Terms of Usage. Some say that the Personna Super (Lab Blue) is just an unsterilized version of the same blade. Was better than I expected. Shaving is 50+ days of a woman's life and 85+ for a man's. While the Blue blades ("Lab Blue" and "Med Prep") are apparently the same, the "Barbers" that you can get at Sally Beauty Supply are very different. This is the legendary Red Pack Personna Blades! i recommend the purchase. It is my intention to explain products so you can make an informed decisions on which ones suit your needs best. The old ASR that sells to consumers is a division of Edgewell and therefore a sister company to Schick / Wilkinson Sword. http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Red-Personna-Israeli-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades-100-Blades_p_19.html, http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Redr-Blades--UK-Packaging-100-blades_p_1268.html, Will the real (new) Israeli Red please stand up, Personna Lab Blue blades in a 5 blade dispenser. I have tried both and find the Israeli Reds to be better. So i'm back with another monthly review! 18 months ago i bought a safety razor and have been experimenting with diffrent blades. Made in Germany, Personna blades are platinum chrome coated and provide a very smooth shave. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. In this series of shaves I put Platinum coated blades up against their Stainless Steel siblings. They're made in Japan and they fit most types of double edge safety razors. The blades all come from Germany now, I think that is the main point. Those two are different and distinct blades. As it's name implies, the blade itself is manufactured in Israel and the packaging is indeed red. No, there are huge differences between Personna blades. So that means Accutec kept the trademarks and licenses them to Edgewell for the few consumer-market products sold under that name? Personna Lab Blue are great double edge safety razor blades that are not too sharp but offer a close, yet comfortable shave. Ditto with the "Israeli Reds" and the "Crystal" blades. I tried out the Personna red blades and I feel that those are the best blades I've tried so far. Wetshaving is how barbers used to get the ultrasmooth shave of legends. This is just a difference in packaging. Is there any difference between these blades, or should I just buy the one that is cheapest? I should get more! Posted by Clarence Gilley, Jr. on 24th Feb 2021. For more information, please see our !SIG SOLO BOWL: https://bit.ly/sigsolobowlContact: sigsolo.wad@gmail.com#WEARENOTOBSESSEDWEAREDEDICATED #SIGSOLO #WOW #WITHORWITHOUT #WAD CLICK HERE. I thought this was between the Reds and the Blues. These are the blades you can pick up at Walmart or Walgreens. I highly recommend these!! Red pack Personna is a mild blade. Cookie Notice Men's Replacement Razor Blade Cartridges & Refills, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. There's also American Personna blades. They are all good blades. With several Personna variations, I'm wondering how my favorite Prep blade stacks up against the ones you guys are talking about above. One of the product images is a bar code and the words made in Israel. Though I have some Red's I've not used any yet, but I've used quite a few Super's. by suffolksupplies Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:20 am, Post And you'll save money. Each man's beard is different, so what works best for me might not work best for you. PERSONNA RED vs PERSONNA LAB BLUE.With Or With-Out No.4. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Shaving 101 Review: Like the Derby, Red Personna blades are also very smooth cutters and appeal widely to men with sensitive to normal skin. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-331664.html, http://straightrazorplace.com/shavis-under-scanning-electron-microscope-sem.html, http://forum.shavemyface.com/viewtopic.php?t=29705, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Nothing is edited. There are still blades in inventory. A 100-pack of Astra blades is only $9.50 while a 100-pack of Persona blades is slightly more expensive at $10.95. Yep. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. After all I have read about the matter, I still don't know if that is the truth or not. SIG SOLO. 100 Israeli Personna Stainless Steel Double Edge Blades- Safety Razor - Double Edge Razor Blades - Personna Razor Blades, 30 Personna - Platinum (Israeli Blue) Double Edge Razor Blades, Personna Double Edge Stainless Steel, 5 Razor Blades by Personna, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Personna Red Pack Israeli Double Edge Razor Blades - 30 Ct. You are using an out of date browser. I never recommend poor quality products, or create false reviews to make sales. Accutec uses the Personna, GEM, American Line, and even the PAL trademark themselves. It is always my amazement when some say it is almost next to Feather, when it clearly is not so. I cut myself pretty good on my last shave, but I could blame that on my prep and I probably need more work on my ATG pass. Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014. Would anyone know how the Personna blue blades are in comparison (more aggressive, mild, etc.)? Ive tried astra green (which were absolutely horrible) feather, gillette platinum and gillette silver blues (which are my second favorite) the personna reds have given me the smoothest and most comfortable shave Ive ever had. http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-PERSONNA-do 53e822b29d, http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Red-Pack-Isr 1e6496cb44, http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-DOUBLE-EDGE- 415d091cb2, http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-ISRAELI-PER 5ae2531ec9. Dont buy them based solely on the reviews though, every face is different and all skin types are different. Red pack Personna is a mild blade. I have used nothing else since. I use the Med Prep, but also can highly recommend the Israeli Reds and Viking's Swords. BTW, there are two Personnas now. I settled on my rotation in recent months. CLICK HERE. In any event, I prefer the 'blues'. When the Israeli plant was closed and a German plant began producing these blades they again were packaged in tucks of 5&10 blades. It's mutually beneficial for both companies, there is still a business relationship there. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. But when you say the source of the blades changed, the source is the manufacturing facility. Soap:. Avis uncle founded the shop 65 years ago. When you buy something from this website, I may receive an affiliate commission. Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2009. They are the ones in the last two links. Privacy Policy. I only use them in mild razors now. All the stores get them from me. Pointing at Viking Sword, he said, These are all my brands. We are sorry. Two best, in my opinion, are the israeli red personna and the feather hi-stainless double edge. I prefer Personna Reds. Does anyone care to compare the Lab Blue vs the Israeli blades? . Do you want to spend that time hating or enjoying what you are doing? Previously I have used the "red" Persona blades and was quite pleased with them. Hello everyone, just had a quick question about the Personna blades. I can certainly understand your confusion. I'll be grading based on sharpness, smoothness, longevity and consistency. Your email address will not be published. And it's more fun, because you've developed a skill in the process. One of the local grocery stores sells them as its store brand. There was a problem completing your request. These are my opinions and are not representative of the companies that create these products. I have only been safety razor shaving for about 7 months now and I have learned at least two things. Very true. I'm not sure who the seller was on that purchase but I received mine from DetailsForMen this past week and the box is different than the picture. I have really missed having the Israeli Red Personnas in my rotation. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Personna Red Double Edge (DE) Safety Razor Blades, Personna Lab Blue Super Stainless Steel Double Edge Razor Blade. Different brands from the same factory may have different specs or they might all be exactly the same with different wrappers. These are in a whole different category. I believe there are also some Southeast Asian made look alike blades that aren't very good. You must log in or register to reply here. Incredibly sharp and provide an extremely smooth shave, making them the perfect choice for any man with sensitive skin while still giving you the close shave you desire. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Trick to wet shaving is to shave in the shower after you finishing showering. Well Red's are Israeli made and Blue are US made. Here is a link to Red Personna blades. You lost me. It is one of my faves since I like my blades that way. JavaScript is disabled. Availability is essentially the same for these razors as they are both easily purchased online, so price becomes the deciding factor. Need to contact the B&B Team? This is the company that makes all the store brand blades on grocery shelves along with Trac/Atra and all kinds of proprietary cartridge products. The combination that works best for me is the Israeli Personna blade and Nivea sensitive-skin shaving gel. http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Red-Personna-Israeli-Double-Edge-Razor-Blades_p_273.html You might also find some that are either sold in a blue package or with the Crystal name which are also made in Isreal, but different from the red packaged blades. Previously I have used the "red" Persona blades and was quite pleased with them. What seems to differentiate these from their blue colored cousins is the crome . Red IP's/Red Personna/Personna Platinum Chrome blades are made in Israel. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I know everyone is different, but these are at the top of my list. The main point is identifying the blades manufactured in Israel and the blades manufactured in Germany. I guess that any blades made in Israel are essentially provided by this company. There aren't any of them made in Israel for some years now. Personna Double Edge Stainless Steel Blades 100 Pcs Comfort Coated Safety Barber Shaving Razor Made in USA (Pack of 2) by Personna, King C. Gillette Double Edge Safety Razor Blades 10 count, Stainless Steel Platinum Coated Blades, 200 Personna Blue Razor Blades - Double Edge Blades - Personna Double Edge Razor Blades, Personna DE Double Edge Razor Blades, 100 Count, Personna Stainless Steel Double Edge Blades - 100 Pack 100 razor blades by Personna, Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Count (Pack of 1), Astra-Derby-Shark-Lord-Treet-Voskhod-Rapira 100 Quality Double Edge Razor Blades Sampler (18 different brands), Personna Double Edge Razor Blades in White Wrapper 100 count, Feather Double Edge Safety Razor Blades - (50 Count) - Platinum Coated Hi-Stainless Steel Razor Blades - Fits Most Safety Razors - Super Sharp for Close Shaves - Japanese Quality, It's the first day of Fall and we're falling for these gorgeous curtain bangs. What I refer to as Israelis are pictured below: The more I try to learn which Personna blades are Crystals and which are Israelis, the more I get confused.