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(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.

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

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#23
This morning I shaved with the Astra SS, lots of tugging with the Blackbird. I find the Astra SP's a little sharper.

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

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Detroit
(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.

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(This post was last modified: 03-15-2020, 01:20 AM by Ols67.)
[Image: zzyvmY4.jpg]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

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Posting Freak
Peachtree City, GA
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

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(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.
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Newbie
Glendale Arizona
I like them so much, I recently ordered 400.
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I liked SP, less so SS


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