2 or 3 quick passes over my face and the skin was smooth and I was happy. However
I got these to replace the blades that came with the safety razor I'd seen advertised by the guy from Pawn Stars.  That had come with 12 blades and I'd got to the point of using them all up.  Those blades that came with the razor were ok, 2 or 3 quick passes over my face and the skin was smooth and I was happy.  However, these Personna Platinums, needed just a single pass to get my skin smooth.  Don't take my word for it, get some for yourself, it's a small cost so what do you have to lose except all that stubble.
Rating: 4 stars