I have been using Gillette blades for many years (1956 actually!), when they were Gillette Blue, use once and throw away. They were, for me, the best blades then and the silver blues the best now (I assume these King Gillette blades are essetially re-badged silver blues). Sharp but smooth, not as aggressive as Japanese Feathers but with equal or better results. Bear in mind though, that every man is different and what suits me may not suit others. Yes, they are made in Russia in St Pertersburg by ordinary people who don't like the regime any more than we do but have no choice in the matter. As you have seen, protesting leads to prison and even disappearance for ever for some. Not buying the blades makes not a jot of difference to the regime and if many refused to buy, possible hardship for ordinary folk

Absolutely excellent blades, fine keeping edge. All good. Small print on the box ‘made in Russia’. What? Where? Really? How extraordinary that Gillette should be supporting the economy of a regime that ignores human rights (I could list a dozen more crimes against humanity but my hands a shaking with anger). Come on Gillette time for a rethink.

I Tried “feather” blades based on many folks recommendation.  Found them far to aggressive with the King C Gillette razor, cuts everywhere. I MUCH prefer these Gillette blades.  I’ve just ordered a 50 pack, now that the ones included with the starter pack have run out.  Highly recommended. 

Great value easy to order  never any problems will keep using 

Best blades on the market bar none. The only negative is the excess packaging when purchasing the 50 blade offer all 50 could fit into one card box instead of the five. But still I wouldn't buy any other brand.