Gillette Venus Smooth Womens Razor Blade Refills, 8 Count, Lubracated to Protect the Skin from Irritation, Basic, 8 Count (Pack of 1)

I, too, was startled to get refills that looked different from the ones I already had, with a metal bar on each side of the blades. At first I thought they were counterfeit or something, but it turns out its just a redesign; the ones you get in stores look like this now, too. I do find that they shave less well -- its like the metal staples holding the blades make them more recessed than they were before, so its harder to get a good close shave without irritating the skin. I cut myself more with these than I used to. But Ive adapted to them now, and I get decent results.

Like for sensitive skin-don’t like number of blade levels- would like 4

I’ve been using these razor blades since they first became available on the market and I’ve never been persuaded to switch because these just work. Long after the moisturizing strip has dissolved (I mean months after), they stay sharp enough for daily use in the shower. Since I appreciate simple, practical design in products, I am glad that these razor blades continue to be available. They’ll give you a close shave on your legs, underarms, and bikini area every day and without leaving a rash or nicking you. Plus they’re not as outrageously expensive as some razor blades that make claims but don’t do the job. I recommend them for people who need razor blades that work well and stand up to daily use.

Great razor, but geezz are they expensive. I shave my whole body from the side burns down, on a daily basis. I can usually get about 2-3 good shaves out of one razor head. 5 if I push it, but the stubble grows in quick. The hydrating strip lasts to the third shaving, and I typically find that razor does better without shaving cream. Typically the only time the razor works well with Cream is on the very first round, even then I find missed spots, almost like the razor bridged over the hairs. I wager that if someone was to only shave there legs, you could probably get about 10 good close shaves out of one razor head. Im actually trying the Tria Beauty in hopes that I never have to buy razors again. In the event that the Tria doesnt work, I will continue to get these. Heres hoping the Tria works.

These got dull really easily might as well have been disposable. One use

The number one reason I bought these was PRICE. Considering you need approval from a lender to purchase razor blades these days, I thought this was a bargain, and I could not find a better deal at a store near me. Other reasons I like these blades are that the heads are small enough to use comfortably, and they are simply triple blades, nothing more. I can use my own shaving lubricant with them, and they work for me. I own the Venus Vibrance razor. Those blades were the same size as the original Venus, but they had a small lubricating strip on them. I liked the way those worked. I bought the razor years ago, and there is only one place recently (on Amazon, in fact) I have found the same replacement blades, but they are too expensive, and the there are shipping charges. Luckily, all the Venus blades are interchangeable on all the razors. That is what I like most about the Venus products. But most of the blades they are selling now have heads and lubricating strips that are so large it is ridiculous. I cannot imagine who participates in the Gillette focus groups that approves/asks for these new designs. I wish someone would pick me to participate in a focus group! Does anyone actually get a good shave with these new blades? I tried the Venus Spa, and that was a joke. After the first couple of shaves, the large moisture strips just start to break down and fall off. And the strips leave so much goo on your skin that the blades do not even have good contact with the skin. I have very light, fine hair on my legs, and I was not able to get a close shave with the Venus Spa blades. The heads were too large for me to use safely on the bikini area. Most of the other Venus blades are similar to those. The downside to these blades is that there are only 3 blades. It is not a problem for me, but I know a lot of people like the new 4 and 5 blade designs. I imagine if you have hair that is dense and coarse, the extra blades might give a closer shave. Maybe I would like more blades too, if someone could figure out how to put 5 blades on a smaller head. Until then, I will continue to use the smaller head, original Venus blades.

Wasn’t impressed, the “moisture” strip is basically used up after 1st shave, if skipped a lot and left a stubble feeling being

Been using this for years. Works great.

Very obviously not actual Gillette products. Low quality, cheap packaging. I ended up switching to the Amazon brand instead of rolling the dice on these again.

Best razors ever!!