About Astra blades

[Marc59]

Good morning,

I am a new member from north France, happy to be on this forum.

I have one question: when you speak about Astra blades, about which one is it? Astra Keramik (with blue package) or Astra superior (white and green package)? I would like to try, but i must know which ones.

An other question: which are the best blades: Astra or Iridium super?

Thank you for your answer

In later.

 

[thunderball]

"Better" is a relative term, meaning that some people will prefer one and some will prefer the other. Out of those two I prefer the Iridiums but they are more expensive than the Astras as far as I know. Astras are also good blades though. Oh, welcome to B&B!

 

[theologist]

Hi Marc and welcome!

The most common Astras are the Platinums in an olive-color package. There is also a "Stainless" in blue and white. The Keramik (red, white and blue) are, as far as I know, a discontinued item but there are still some around in the shops - or online stores.

I think the Astra Platinums are very good blades, and so are the Iridiums. Astras are usually a lot cheaper, and I think that on a value-for-money basis, they come out on top.

 

[Luc]

Bienvenu sur B&B!

What Dave & Tom said. I usually use the green olive/white package but Keramik are good too.

Between Iridiums and Astra, I prefer Astra but you might prefer Iridium, you will need to try them!

 

[Wil Dorenbos]

hi marc and welcome!
Astras are usually a lot cheaper, and i think that on a value-for-money basis, they come out on top.

+1

 

[Marc59]

Thank you very much for your welcome so warm.

I use the straight razor since 30 years, but when I am pressedI use a Merkur Futur, faster for me. I like Gillette Bleue Extra, but i look for a blade more cutting.
I tried Feather blades, but i find them agressive. I tried so 7 o'clock, but I am on that it is exactly the same that blue extra. Only the packaging is different.

 

[cardboard]

Welcome to B&B! I just ordered 100 of the platinums.

 

[ek.310]

Get samples of each of them too see for yourself..no 2 faces r the same

ek.310

 

[ek.310]

When I used de some years now I remembr the red and green astra blades..very good and stiff blades... Not cheap though..now I use Gem 1912 handle and Gem stainless steel wiPe clean blades for 3yrs now
Good Luck!
ek.310

 

[JPM]

Welcome to B&B!

 

[Marc59]

Thank you for your comments. I will try so. I pass my orders to ......... Shaving (in UK). He is cheaper than the French sites, with a wider choice.

Marc

 

[Marc59]

Oops, it's ......... Shaving, in UK

 

[Marc59]

It is strange, I don't manage to register the name of the supplier

 

[mark2cars]

I really want to try the Astra's. Any suggestions on the best place to get samples of each here in the states?
Thanks

 

[oldblue]

It is strange, I don't manage to register the name of the supplier

I believe that particular vendor has been here.

oldblue

 

[nathanb]

Hi Marc and welcome!

The most common Astras are the Platinums in an olive-color package. There is also a "Stainless" in blue and white. The Keramik (red, white and blue) are, as far as I know, a discontinued item but there are still some around in the shops - or online stores.

I think the Astra Platinums are very good blades, and so are the Iridiums. Astras are usually a lot cheaper, and I think that on a value-for-money basis, they come out on top.

Hello,

Are the Astra Platinums and the "Stainless" version similar in your experience (or anyone else's)? Thanks,

 

[xriley]

The Astra platinum and stainless versions are very similiar. The platinums seem to be a little smoother though.

 

[icon]

Bonjour et bienvenue Marc59.

I've ordered Derby and Astra blades from a Turkish vendor on Ebay who offers good sample packs (Shark, Permasharp, Rapira), Arko products, fast shipping and very good prices.
I can give you his name if you want.

 

[Wil Dorenbos]

Bonjour et bienvenue Marc59.

I've ordered Derby and Astra blades from a Turkish vendor on Ebay who offers good sample packs (Shark, Permasharp, Rapira), Arko products, fast shipping and very good prices.
I can give you his name if you want.

That's where I buy them too...And much cheaper than that other one!

 

[Marc59]

Good morning, and thank you Icon le Stéphanois,

I am interested by this address.
In fact, I wished to share with our American friends of an English supplier, but impossible to seize his name.

It is regrettable because the French forums consider him as a reference, because it is about price list or about quality of service.

In later,

Marc