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Gillette Silver Blue
- Thread starter DeepSea
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That would be great. Thank you.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
There has been discussions elsewhere about them having dupes/clones/fakes out there. That packaging looks about as far away from the standard as I've ever seen. Perhaps they are redoing the package art? These are the ones I have. Let us know how they shave.
Will do. Everything seems a bit off. The seller has a statement that if the blade aren’t genuine he’ll issue a refund, but I’m not going to hold my breath. The packaging says they are distributed by a company in South Africa and it says 2017 on it. I did a bit of googling after they came in the mail and I haven’t been able to find any pictures of similar printing on the tucks.
HMan
Doften Savant
Actually, if it's just updated packaging the address checks out ok.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Hard to believe it's updated packaging if made in 2017. So frustrating that we have to investigate this garbage. Is there really that big a market for fake blades ? 
I’m going to pop one into my Gibbs tonight as it’s a blade I’ve used many times in it and see how it feels. At 1.2 cents per blade I’m willing to test it out. If I have time I’ll buy a tuck from the local shop to compare and see if he has run into this packaging.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Where/Who did you buy from so we know?
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Checked the bay and find none showing a pic that matches that. I would question why they would use an old pic if it was from the bay............
Gillette Silver Blue Double Edge Razor Blades- 100 Blades - Made in Russia | eBay
Gillette blades are noted for high quality and smooth and comfortable shaves. These are considered to be the top quality blade in many parts of the world where double edge safety razors are commonly used.
rover.ebay.com
This is the eBay listing. The pictures are of legit GSB packaging. The more I think about it the more it is getting to me...
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Interesting that he has TONS of negative feedback for knockoffs on other items including cartridge razors.......Gillette Silver Blue Double Edge Razor Blades- 100 Blades - Made in Russia | eBay
Gillette blades are noted for high quality and smooth and comfortable shaves. These are considered to be the top quality blade in many parts of the world where double edge safety razors are commonly used.rover.ebay.com
This is the eBay listing. The pictures are of legit GSB packaging. The more I think about it the more it is getting to me...
GSB are my go to, love those blades more than any other. I used to hate those glue drops right near the edge, but at least I know those are legit! Are the glue drops there? Double wrapped, outside with paper & inside with wax-like paper? Hopefully an updated packaging wouldn't change those features.
I’ll take some pictures of the blades as well as the packaging the tucks came in when I get home.
The blades are single wrapped. That was another big red flag for me. I’ll get some more pictures when I get home this afternoon.