Crystal "SUPER +" Stainless Steel Platinum Coated Double Edge Safety Razor Blades (30 blades)

These razors are pretty sharp and have a solid construction. I will highly recommend. I’ve been using them for quite a while now as well.

I began wet shaving about 18 months ago with a Merkur 34C HD razor. To get started, I purchased a sample pack, which I highly recommend to any beginning wet shaver. From that sample pack, I tried numerous Gillette's (Silver Blue, Platinum, 7'oclock, Nacet, etc.), Feather, Astra, Treet, Bic, Derby, Super Max, Bluebird and many others. Notice that I didn't mention these Crystal Blades in the sample pack, because unfortunately, they weren't included in it. To round out the hardware, I purchased a cheap wood-handled Escali badger brush Escali 100% Pure Badger Shaving Brush , which I do NOT recommend), and some Stirling Soap (highly recommended, along with their synthetic brush).First off, no matter how many people tell you that "X" brand blades are "best", your skin will tell you what is best for you. I quickly learned that wet shaving is an art that requires the right equipment for your face, and plenty of practice to master the technique. I have decently sensitive skin, but a thick, tough beard/whisker. I found that I liked sharp blades, but was prone to nicks and cuts and razor burn. Of the other blades mentioned, the Astra, Blue Birds, Gillette Platinum's and Super Max Platinum's worked better than the others, although they don't hold a candle to these Crystal Blades. As my lathering skills and wet shaving technique improved, my skin was less sensitive to various blades, but at the end of the day, I couldn't find that "go-to blade" from the sample pack.After using up the sample pack, I initially settled on Gillette Platinums and ordered a pack of 100. While they were consistently sharp, they caused too many nicks and weepers, and still do to this day. After some more research and referencing my notes, I bought a 30 pack of Astra's, and it was a similar experience to the Gillette Platinum's, except that the Astra's sharpness was inconsistent from one blade to the next. Out of desperation and exhaustive blade comparison reviews, I purchased a 30 pack of these Crystals and it was a completely different experience.To put it simply, I haven't found a blade that shaves as well as these Crystal Blades. Close shaves with very little to no irritation, even on 3-4 pass shaves are the norm 5 days a week (I normally let me skin "rest" on the weekends). For me, I get 2-4 shaves from each blade before I discard them. At this price, it isn't worth risking razor burn and tugging from a dull blade. They are consistently sharp and reliable. I have used approximately 60-70 of these blades so far and haven't found any of them to fall short on the quality/consistency side. Highly recommended!

I'm sure you'll hear all kinds of great things about Feather razors (of which I am a huge fan of their Platinum line), which is well deserved. Then again, I have loved the quality of these specific blades at the price I paid. First off, these blades are sharp, much sharper than the American Personnas I tried before these, but not quite as sharp as the Feather Platinums. These are a good mid-ground for a heck of a price. The blades last a week or longer (unless my wife sneaks my razor while I'm at work) per side and don't have the "tug" of the American Personnas carried at my local drug store, and won't "bite" you if you are slightly careless like the Feather Platinums have.In the package, you'll get twelve ten-pack cartridges of blades in blister packs, similar to other blades on the market. There is no difference here than with other blades you've purchased in the past, aside from the ridiculous low pricing on these quality blades for the quantity you actually get. These blades get close, almost as close as that creepy guy on public transportation, but leave you feeling refreshed and smooth rather than dirty and creeped out.Now, one issue I have with the production of these blades: platinum doesn't actually mean "contains platinum". These blades are coated with one of the "platinum group" metals, most likely powdered palladium or iridium, as these tend to either be more common or less valuable in terms of research labs (as a catalyst) or jewelry making. Not a big deal, since those elements are technically "platinum group metals" and are reactively similar at room or slightly higher (shaving) temperatures. I have yet to have any of these blades rust, so the "platinum" coating must be working.I highly recommend these for quantity, quality, and low cost of ownership. They are also recyclable (except for the coating which would likely burn off in the recycling process anyway), as is the packaging. You honestly can't get a better shave at this cost.

TL;DR - Sharp, comfortable blades that work for two shaves on a thick, medium density beard and sensitive skin.Compared to Wilkinson Sword DE razor blades, these blades are less sharp and more comfortable. The Wilkinson blades last me an average of three shaves per blade. The Crystal blades are much more comfortable and I have less irritation. I almost never have any bumps or irritation after. I have yet to have any razor burn with this brand. Also consider the fact that I use a Edwin Jagger De89lbl, which isn't very aggressive; these blades perform perfectly for my skin compared to Derby, Wilkinson, and Feathers. Consider that the latter two are sharper.In terms of price, if you have tough skin than Crystal blades are probably not a great value. They last for only two shaves for a dollar less than Wilkinsons. You do receive 20 more blades but consider the math: 120 blades x 2 shaves = approximately 240 shaves. Compare this to Wilkinson at 100 blades for 3 shaves or about 300 shaves for about dollar more. In the end, you have about 60 fewer shaves but they are much more comfortable for sensitive skin.