Thread: Kroger brand or Walgreens brand DE Blades

I was in Kroger and Rite Aid and looked
at the DE blades again. The plastic blade
holders look identical and so do the tops of
the blades - each has two arrows pointing
in the direction the blades are to be removed.

I wouldn't be surprised if all the store brand DE
blades are made in the same plant in the US.

The Kroger blades cost $7.00 and change the
Rite Aid $8.00 and change.

If I used a DE more often I would buy a pak of
each just to try them.

Terry

I tried the rite aid blades & was pleasantly suprised. The shave was quite smooth.

Originally Posted by goldchain

I tried the rite aid blades & was pleasantly suprised. The shave was quite smooth.

I really need to try the Rite Aid blades for one
reason. I'm going to try and convince my cousin's
boy who is 17 to start using a DE. Being able to
walk into a store locally instead of having to order
blades may help.

If he agrees to give it a try I will loan him my
Merkur C. If he makes the the decision that he
likes it I will give it to him.

I may as well try and turn him on the using a
brush and soap - the VDH at Rite Aid will be a
good start. I will buy him the set. I will
consider it money well spent.

Terry

I wasn't expecting much but its all they sold. I have zero complaints, and there was no irritation whatsoever after shaving. I would recommend them.

Originally Posted by jbtusa

I got some Kroger blades at Fred Meyer and they were really harsh and left my skin burning. Wilkinson blades from Wal-Mart are good, they're a lot smoother.

i agree on the Wal-Mart Wilkinsons , plus they were less then half the cost of any razors at any of the drug stores by me ..

I may as well try Wally's World as well.
No doubt the boy is in Wal Mart a LOT
more than Rite Aid.

I hope that I can convince him. Who know
perhaps a short distance down the road
I can turn him on to straights.

I've got a 5/8 Geneva RP with his name written
on it...

Terry

The straight blade may be a tougher sell.

Originally Posted by goldchain

The straight blade may be a tougher sell.

You are probably right. To be honest I think
turning him on to a DE will be difficult enough.

Terry