Astra SP

[DirtDiver]

I wanna say I found my blade. I have been using sharks, and have been relatively satisfied with the smoothness, but coming from a mach 3 it WAS a lot better. However, the Astra gets that real fine stubble a lot better in my opinion. I havent been brave enough to go at the feathers yet, since Im still developing muscle memory and technique but I think the Astra is a good step up. Only bit me a few times around the mouth

Opinions?

 

[whitete]

I wanna say I found my blade. I have been using sharks, and have been relatively satisfied with the smoothness, but coming from a mach 3 it WAS a lot better. However, the Astra gets that real fine stubble a lot better in my opinion. I havent been brave enough to go at the feathers yet, since Im still developing muscle memory and technique but I think the Astra is a good step up. Only bit me a few times around the mouth

Opinions?

+1 on Astras. They quickly became my favorite blades. Feathers tore me up.

 

[Wyokid]

+1 on Astra SP! Hated the Derby!

 

[Mick]

Astra is the blade I always use when I try out a new razor.

I know how it shaves so never any surprises.

Just got in a 100 count of Astra stainless (blue box) today. Looking forward to trying one out in the next few weeks. Too much lined up before it to get it on deck sooner.

 

[Allegrabene]

Astras are cheap and good. Perfect combo

 

[ksblazer]

So far Astra SP's are my favorite blade as well.

Seems to work well in most of my razors too.

 

[BubblesTGB]

Love the Astra SP. Those, along with GSBs, are my go-to blades.

 

[DirtDiver]

Gsb?

 

[Mendel]

Gsb?

Gillette Silver Blues

 

[BubblesTGB]

Gillette Silver Blues

Thanks Mendel. You beat me to it. Are you hiding in the garage from your mother-in-law browsing the forum.

 

[Mendel]

Thanks Mendel. You beat me to it. Are you hiding in the garage from your mother-in-law browsing the forum.

No, just got home from teaching a Business Ethics class for my latest MBA group.

 

[superkreep]

Astra is a great blade, a personal favorite.

 

[Cornishman]

I'm a newbie to this game but the first lot of 100 blades that I've ever ordered, arrived a couple of days ago and they were Astra SP's

 

[razorhead63]

Interesting thread tonight as I was just contemplating ordering a big lot of the SPs for a go to blade. I have been wet shaving off and on for a few years, but have not yet stockpiled any huge amount of blades, as I've been taking my time with this hobby.
I tried Astra SPs awhile back in a sampler pack and as others concur, I must say they are very decent blades. I got 4 or 5 shaves from each one... No complaints whatsoever, a forgiving blade. I do have pricier blades in my modest stash like the Med Preps and Perma Sharp Supers which posses great longevity (above 10 shaves if the blade is cared for properly) but at under 10 dollars per 100 blades from Amazon, that is a SWEET deal... (2 cents per shave or so) I will most likely order a big lot in the near future.... as I can probably obtain 6 shaves or so from each one. Thanx for this thread everyone!!!
John H.

 

[26m10]

I too just received my first box of 100. They are great.

 

[Graybeard57]

I know how it shaves so never any surprises.

Agreed. I have found it to be a very reliable blade. They are the only blade I've found so far that work well in my three razors (EJ DE89, Gillette Red Tip, Gillette Slim Adj).

 

[Battou62]

My first shave with my new Weber razor I used the included Astra SP blades. I think this is one of the main reasons I was so thrilled with the new razor. My last shave using a Astra Stainless was a bit rougher than when I used the SPs'.

 

[Eeyore]

I tried an Astra SP today in my Rocket HD. It literally glides through the stubble on my chin!

The Personna Red blades are not bad, but the Astra SP blades are super smooth!

 

[chilliman64]

love Astra SPs + Derbys too, also love the Gillette & o'clocks and Silver Blues

 

[Eeyore]

love Astra SPs + Derbys too, also love the Gillette & o'clocks and Silver Blues

I could get one or two decent shaves out of Derby blades. Personna Reds last four days. I wonder how the Astra SP will perform in the next days.