Astra sp

BPman · 08-19-2018, 06:25 PM

(08-19-2018, 07:02 AM)Matsilainen Wrote: ...Back to the main topic — Astra is a decent blade, and they're easy to find at a great price (especially the platinums). Been a long time since I've tried a platinum, and I've never tried a stainless. Maybe it's time to revisit this brand…

(08-19-2018, 01:38 PM)keto Wrote: What's the difference going to be between the platinum and stainless , in astra as well as others I see?

Some find the Astra SS smoother, but as with anything YMMV. Personally, I have noticed more of a difference between the two in different razors, but as we all know one must match their blade of choice to their razor of choice. Just a simple process of elimination.

Here's one reviewer's take on the two:

https://www.refinedshave.com/astra-super...de-review/

https://www.refinedshave.com/astra-super...de-review/

I would only add the caveat that the aforementioned reviewer is mainly a "two shaves & done" blade user.

keto · 08-19-2018, 07:06 PM

Those were informative links , I'll try some ss in the future to yes what my mileage is.

Neko · 11-30-2018, 08:55 AM

This morning I shaved with the Astra SS, lots of tugging with the Blackbird. I find the Astra SP's a little sharper.

EFDan · 12-05-2018, 10:49 PM

I am the 1 out of 100 people that Astras just don't work for. I gave the 30 I had left to wyze0ne

wyze0ne · 12-05-2018, 11:30 PM

(12-05-2018, 10:49 PM)EFDan Wrote: I am the 1 out of 100 people that Astras just don't work for. I gave the 30 I had left to wyze0ne

Thanks for that. They are one of my favorite blades.

Ols67 · 03-15-2020, 01:18 AM

Gents,

I used a Gillette Spoiler blade for the first time and found it a bit harsh...and I used it a second time, and found it a bit harsh...I was about to use the same blade for a third try to see if it mellowed out. However, then I said to myself “Why bother?”

I threw it out, and decided to try an Astra blade. I have a friend who gave me 100, and so I decided to give it a shot.

WoW! Very sharp but forgiving and smooth...I did use it with a STAR Model 100, but I think my face and this blade really get along!

I was quite happy!

Vr

Matt

DanLaw · 03-15-2020, 01:23 AM

Find Astra the safe blade to try in new razors. May not be the best blade but never a mismatch. Really need to order a hundred

BPman · 03-15-2020, 03:31 AM

(03-15-2020, 01:23 AM)DanLaw Wrote: Find Astra the safe blade to try in new razors. May not be the best blade but never a mismatch. Really need to order a hundred

Yes, it's probably the most "neutral" blade made in that most like it, some love it & few hate it.

Fukushima Daiichi · 06-02-2020, 10:59 PM

I like them so much, I recently ordered 400.

bkatbamna · 06-03-2020, 01:52 AM

I liked SP, less so SS

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