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  1. 02-04-2011, 03:02 PM #1
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    Ladies and gentlemen:

    Do you have knowledge on the status of the Super Iridium blades? I have heard 37 different stories about why the blades are scarce. Suddenly no one has them. I take that back: I saw somewhere on eBay a 100 count for some $55. Oh, please, that's absurd. Talk about gouging.

    These are excellent blades, a notch below the Feather, I would say. I am down to my last two Super Iridium blades, although I will never pay an absurd amount of money to get them, even if they were gold plated — which would make them a lousy shave, probably. Anyway, it's good to know what's going on. Thanks.

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    I've not heard of them Obie, but I wish you luck on your search!
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    Hello, Stuart:

    The Super Iridium blades, as I understand, are made in Russia by the same manufacturer that makes other quality blades. I don't know that much about their production, or who makes them — a subsidiary of Proctor and Gamble, I don't know — but they are good blades. As I noted in my initial post, I put them a notch below the Feather in overall quality and sharpness. I am sure one of our experts will come up with some good answers.

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    West Coast Shaving lists them as 100 blades for around $34.00.

    I thought they were made by Gillette in Russia.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    West Coast Shaving lists them as 100 blades for around $34.00.

    I thought they were made by Gillette in Russia.
    Hello, thebigspendur:

    Yes, West Coast Shaving lists them for $34.00, which I think is reasonable, but they are out of stock and not sure if they will receive a new supply, unless I misunderstand them. This is as of yesterday, when I checked the West Coast Shaving site.

    I believe Gillette makes them, yes. Isn't Gillette owned by Proctor and Gamble? I think it is. Maybe? I don't who owns whom anymore.

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    Beware the Chinese Knock-off Iridiums recently sold on ebay.


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