These blades are a great option for someone looking to save a little bit on blades but want to do so with a quality option. They are stainless steel, last a long time and are very sharp making for a great shave. The sharper the blade the less irritation and more safe they are. When a blade is sharp they do not tug at the skin at all which will cause nicks and cuts. Sharp blades glide over the skin easily and leave the skin feeling like nothing happened.