Recently, a member here, johnmrson, kindly gave me a couple of NOS packs of Personna 74 blades. My verdict: if you can possibly get hold of these I would recommend you do so before they go the way of the dodo - they're fantastic!

I've sworn by Astras for years but the 74s knock them out of the court - talk about smooth - and while I'm at it, sharp, i.e. real sharp, like a Feather (only smooth). According to the reports of other reviewers they last for a dozen or more shaves as well and I hope to test this out over the next few weeks.

What a shame these aren't made anymore.