The Gillette Atra razor features a Lubra-Soft strip for smoothness and comfort
. The Lubra strip is a lubricating strip that contains ingredients that help to reduce friction between the razor and the skin, providing a smoother and more comfortable shave
. However, the specific ingredients in the Lubra strip are not disclosed by the manufacturer. The Atra razor system was introduced in 1977 as the first twin-blade shaving cartridge with a pivoting head, which allows the blades to better follow the contours of the face for a closer shave
. The Atra Plus was launched in 1985, which was the first razor to add a lubricating strip
. The Atra razor system is compatible with twin pivot blade cartridges, such as Gillette Atra, Personna Pivot Plus, and Taconic Shave's Twin Blades