Not tried the 7s, but I do like the Astras. Is there much of a difference between them? I've heard more or less identical comments about each blade and would be interested to here from someone who's tried both.
Astras vs Yellow 7s?
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I'd take the Yellow 7's over Astra ANY day!
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Noted.
I'm planning on putting in a medium-sized order at the end of this week.
So that's one for the 7s.
I'm planning on putting in a medium-sized order at the end of this week.
So that's one for the 7s.
Yeah, you can't go wrong. Search the forums there are a few threads full of helpful info on these blades.
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I know they are very poplular. I was just about to try them ages ago when a few pro-Astra threads were put up and I thought I'd try them instead. There's really nothing wrong with them, but was checking as I seem to remember some people having a bad reaction to the 7s, but most people who tried the Astras seemed to think they were at least pretty decent.
Yeah, I remember a few people who had reactions. I never have that problem. As I say frequently I have skin like a Rhino, so far I've been able to use any/all shave related products.
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I was really dissapointed at havinga reaction to T&H luxury soap. It was great stuff, but the lavender just didnt work. Got rid of my Tabac and Speik just the other day as the smell was putting me off- straight in the bin (sniff)
I haven't tried the T&H Luxury Soap. Love Tabac, didn't care for Speick
I vote 7's over the Astras.
If by "astra" you mean the Super Pts, then it's a close call. I have both as my "go to" blade(s). The Astras might be just a touch smoother, but it's really a close call for me. Love 'em both.
(the astra keramiks, otoh, are really irritating for my face)
(the astra keramiks, otoh, are really irritating for my face)
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Yeah, its the Super Platinums I use too. Just checking I'm not doing myself out of a wonderful shave by just "settling" for the Astras. Blades are the last piece of the puzzle for me (and I think a lot of people). I hope I have a decent perspective/awareness of the qualities of all other items I'm using, e.g. if I dig out a Tech, I don't expect a superagressive shave but sometimes that's what I'm in the mood for, sometimes I'll use a different brush just for a change, but I know what I'm using. Not quite the same for blades at the moment.
+1 for the 7's. My favourite blade.
Agree, I found the Yellows to be smoother and longer lasting than the APs. The Astra might be a tad sharper, but it is far less forgiving.
FWIW... I get 7 shaves out of the yellows as well as the Astra Pts. YMMV, of course.
For me, both were about the same sharpness, but the Yellow 7 O'Clocks were smoother than the Astras.
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Well, unless all the Astra users are on holiday it looks like the Y7s are unequivocally better. I'll definitely need to try them. Thanks everyone
Addendum:
Looks like my big blade order'll have to wait....just got surprise tickets to see AC-DC tonight at Hampden Stadium!
Addendum:
Looks like my big blade order'll have to wait....just got surprise tickets to see AC-DC tonight at Hampden Stadium!
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I too like both the Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellows and the Astra Super Platinum blades and find them to be very similar. I give a bit of an edge to the Gillette Yellows in terms of performance but the Astras are considerably cheaper. So...it is a close call.
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