Personna Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades (pack of 10)

Platinum-chrome coated stainless steel double edge blades, now made in Solingen, Germany. They succeed the Israeli-made Personna Platinum, the blade wet shavers knew as the "Israeli Red", and are valued for a smooth shave rather than outright sharpness.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Double edge
• Material: Stainless steel
• Coating: Platinum-chrome
• Pack size: 10 blades
• Fits: Any standard double edge safety razor
• Country of manufacture: Germany (Solingen)

Shaving Character

The consensus is a smooth blade with a good balance of sharpness, not the keenest on the market. Opinion is divided on whether the German blades match the old Israeli ones: some users find them the same, others notice a difference. That balance suits most beards and most skin. If you shave coarse, dense growth and want more bite, the Gillette Silver Blue Double Edge Razor Blades (pack of 5) is the sharper option.

Use & Care

Fits any standard double edge safety razor. Hold the blade by its short ends when loading, keep the angle shallow and let the weight of the razor do the work rather than pressing. Rinse and shake the razor dry after each shave, and change the blade as soon as it starts to tug. Drop used blades into a blade bank such as the Leaf Recycling Tin rather than the bin.

Complete the Protocol

• Rockwell 6C Safety Razor - Gun Metal: an adjustable double edge razor to put it in
• Leaf Recycling Tin: safe storage for spent blades
• Gillette Silver Blue Double Edge Razor Blades (pack of 5): a sharper blade for coarse growth
• Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades (pack of 5): another smooth, widely recommended blade

About the Brand: Personna

Personna is a razor blade brand with roots in the American Safety Razor Company of Verona, Virginia, and is now owned by Edgewell Personal Care. Its Platinum double edge blades were long made in Israel and are now made in Solingen, Germany.