Currently I am four new Venus blades. And I am convinced by any of the various products alike. This one, with the small sliding strips me a tad better than the with the very thick soap pads on both sides (the always much slimy lubricant produce). Both versions equally good shave in my eyes: namely top. And although I can really notice no difference between 5 or blades 3 blades. Ultimately, it is probably almost exclusively drum, which smell like dear woman ... I find also good that all blades fit on one and the same handle. It is probably this: Anyone who has ever opted for Venus, just trust the brand. And no matter how many blades or which lubricant system: Here work product developers who know exactly what women like. Namely super safe, super sharp blades that have no risk of injury even when careless use, and always - and many inserts long for many - offer a top-shaving.