Do you recall how many shaves you got out of it? I typically get about 10 head and face shaves out of the Russian Astra SP before I decide to throw it out. Most of them are still giving good shaves when I throw them out at ten.
Astra SP made in India vs Russia review
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What was the shave count on the blade when it hit the bin?
It was (5) 3-pass shaves, and had hit that buttery smooth spot that I like in blades. I usually aim for 7 shaves, so I didn't pull the trigger too much earlier than normal.
I'll reload an Indian Astra after I finish my current Polsilver, and report back.
5, and it hadn't given any indication anything was amiss.
Geofatboy recently did a comparison shave on youtube. He found they shaved the same.
My favorites are Perma-Sharp but I did not want to take chances so I picked up 300 from the Russian plant (10 cents/each) Should hold me for about 5-6 years. I use my blades 3 - 4x then toss.
My favorites are Perma-Sharp but I did not want to take chances so I picked up 300 from the Russian plant (10 cents/each) Should hold me for about 5-6 years. I use my blades 3 - 4x then toss.
That was a good comparison!
A tuck of Astra SP Blades (Made in India) was included in a recent purchase. I shaved with one of the blades this morning. (Head and partial face shave) The results were excellent. Smooth, sharp, with no drama, no irritation.
Just received my latest Astra SP from Amazon and they’re Russian. Maybe the next order will be from India. 
I got 50 astra today at my local store. They say made in Russia. However the cover has Astra written on the paper all over. Are they legit?
I think so by your description. Here's a picture of a Russian Astra blade I got recently. The Russian ones apparently have 1-2-3-4 printed on them to mark the sides.
This is an Indian Astra.
Yes, they are Russian. Because they have 1-2/3-4 on them.
Just found my ideal blade after much testing and it is the Russian Astra SP now where can I find a stockpile of them
I just ordered 40 Astra SPs from Amazon, figuring they would be the new blades made in India.
I was pleasantly surprised to see they were made in St. Petersburg, not that I'm against trying the Indian blades. But, all things being equal, I love the Russian Astras and am glad I was able to score a few more.
I was pleasantly surprised to see they were made in St. Petersburg, not that I'm against trying the Indian blades. But, all things being equal, I love the Russian Astras and am glad I was able to score a few more.
They also sell on ebay. Grabbed 1000 a couple weeks ago. Sitting on almost 1700.Just found my ideal blade after much testing and it is the Russian Astra SP now where can I find a stockpile of them
I don't like change.
