After one week with this blade, I ordered another hundred. One of my favorites (7 O'clock Yellow, Feather, GSB)
Just took delivery on 100 Astra blues today. Will chime in tomorrow.
Chalked up three smooth, close shaves in a Feather AS-D2. All were excellent! Astra Blues are definitely in my rotation.Whilliam, how do you like the Astra Blues that you received?
Chalked up three smooth, close shaves in a Feather AS-D2. All were excellent! Astra Blues are definitely in my rotation.
Also, I tried these about ten years ago and hated them. Must have been the fault of the R41 I was using at the time.
Chalked up three smooth, close shaves in a Feather AS-D2. All were excellent! Astra Blues are definitely in my rotation.
Ah, yes. For many folks, Astra SS blades are going to be too sharp for use in an R41.Also, I tried these about ten years ago and hated them. Must have been the fault of the R41 I was using at the time.
That's odd because i have only used the Astra Blues in my R41 and the give me a close, smooth, shave!
+1Blue over Green any time!
I tried am Astra Superior Stainless Steel blade today and I got a closer and smoother shave than I do with Astra Superior Platinum blades. Does anyone agree with that?
I tried them in an R41 and R89, they work great, last about 4 shaves. Astra SS is slightly better than the US Personna. I'm not sure why Astra SS is cheaper than Astra SP.
I am a fan of both. Just use them in different razors. Yes the SS is a bit sharper compared to the SP. That said, there are far sharper blades than Astra SS out there.
What is far sharper? I have used Feathers and did not get a closer or smoother shave than Astra SS.
And how would you describe your beard?What is far sharper? I have used Feathers and did not get a closer or smoother shave than Astra SS.
And how would you describe your beard?
The Feathers and Polsilver Super Iridium are much sharper compared to the Astra SS. If I use them in a Tech, I get BBS. If I use the Astra SS in a Tech, BBS is impossible with my beard.
I may have to pick up a tuck of these Astra SS blades, all I have ever used of any brand have been platinum coated.
This place is a BAD rabbit hole digger!
Is the Rocca really that aggressive? I have ordered one a few days ago. Should be here probably by the end of the week.I really like Astra Superior Stainless! It became my No. 1 blade. I'm sorry I bought too few! Astra Superior Stainles laser engraved, is the only blade with which I can use Muhle Rocca v4.0 daily without problems! I also like the BIC Astor Stainless and Derby Extra blue package of 10 pcs I don't like Astra SP, Persona, Voskhod.