I'm in.
Would love to give this one a try.
Would love to give this one a try.
Challenge PIF - Astra Superior Stainless Blades - Then And Now
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I'm in.
Two thoughts occur to me regarding your comment:
1. Maybe it's a tax write off? But for both Israel and the US? I don't know.
2. It's not paranoia if they really ARE out to get that info on you.
Of course the application of Ockham's Razor would suggest that they're simply nice guys.
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Thank you, Everyone, for the excellent responses!!
The 1st batch of blades have been mailed so watch your mailboxes for your blades!! Please let me know when you receive your blades!! Once they begin arriving, we will start our Challenge Phase!!
The 2nd batch is filling up fast!! I will be sending blades out to @cwright, @bright09, @lancre, @LMcC, @Smooth and Sharp, @AZBronco, @gvw755, @borwish, @BravoNavo, @ewk!! These will go out in the next couple of days.
The 1st batch of blades have been mailed so watch your mailboxes for your blades!! Please let me know when you receive your blades!! Once they begin arriving, we will start our Challenge Phase!!
The 2nd batch is filling up fast!! I will be sending blades out to @cwright, @bright09, @lancre, @LMcC, @Smooth and Sharp, @AZBronco, @gvw755, @borwish, @BravoNavo, @ewk!! These will go out in the next couple of days.
Me either! And as I'm sure @KeenDogg will attest, I think I know everything!
Don't be fooled by that "Grungy" character....
Any spots left? If so I'm in. It would be good to take a break from the Kai.
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Slots are now filled and the PIF Phase is now closed!! The Challenge Phase will begin as the blades arrive in your mailbox!!
I will get the 2nd group of blades mailed out very soon. Everyone who has responded is IN!! And the 2nd group includes: @cwright, @bright09, @lancre, @LMcC, @Smooth and Sharp, @AZBronco, @gvw755, @borwish, @BravoNavo, @ewk, @xiletero, @woodwzrd!!
I will get the 2nd group of blades mailed out very soon. Everyone who has responded is IN!! And the 2nd group includes: @cwright, @bright09, @lancre, @LMcC, @Smooth and Sharp, @AZBronco, @gvw755, @borwish, @BravoNavo, @ewk, @xiletero, @woodwzrd!!
Got mine! That was fast!
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WOW!! That was fast!! Mailed yours in the group that went out on Monday!!
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These blades have been mailed out this morning!! Be watching your mailboxes!!
Got my blades today.!
Tools used: Lupo Razor, Arko, Astra old style blade.
Got a close & fairly smooth shave this A.M. with the old style blade. I was not sure what to expect with the Astra old style blade but it did an excellent job overall.
As usual no nicks or irritation noted.
You have to do something really stupid to nick yourself with the Razorock Lupo Razor IMO.
Tools used: Lupo Razor, Arko, Astra old style blade.
Got a close & fairly smooth shave this A.M. with the old style blade. I was not sure what to expect with the Astra old style blade but it did an excellent job overall.
As usual no nicks or irritation noted.
You have to do something really stupid to nick yourself with the Razorock Lupo Razor IMO.
Found this in my mailbox this afternoon
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With blades beginning to arrive in mailboxes around the world, the Challenge Phase has begun!!
I'm ready and excited to pit these blades against each other and see how each one performs!! I'm planning start with the vintage Astra Superior Stainless!!
I'm ready and excited to pit these blades against each other and see how each one performs!! I'm planning start with the vintage Astra Superior Stainless!!
Thursday SOTD. Two Charcoal Goods Gen 2 Level 2’s. The copper head got the vintage blade. The stainless head got the new blade. I changed out the stainless razor’s handle to a brass Magnum so it would be as close to the same razor as possible for each blade. Started off with some TFS Intenso soap and my Paladin Lemon Drop Polo. I did a stroke or two with each razor, then switched to the other one. Repeated that for the whole first pass. This gave me a good feel for the blade performance without the strong-hand bias of using one razor on each side. I had quite a hefty amount of beard to shave off. Many days of not shaving. I definitely felt the blade a lot more on the vintage one. The new blade was dramatically smoother. I did not expect that. Actually had a little bit of a weeper on one of the vintage strokes. Again, super surprised by that. Pass two, I did one razor per side of my face, then switched sides for pass three. Wanted to measure shave results with each razor on each pass. I must say, the shave results were identical. The new blade continued to feel much smoother than the vintage one for the whole shave. But the end results after each pass were too close to call. I had an excellent near-BBS shave. Topped it off with B&M 42 splash and I was set for my day. I am a periodic user of the green Astra SP’s. I break out an Astra SS on the rare occasion. I consider the SP in my top 5. The bottom of my top 5, but solidly in there. If the new SS continues on this trajectory, I may have to rethink the rankings.
My blades came today. Thank you brother @Grundi !
I've liked the SP, but for some reason the SS just treats my incredibly handsome face a little bit kinder.
I'm REALLY looking forward to the vintage ones. Tomorrow, Lord willing, I will try it. I may do as you did, or shave one side of my, yes, incredibly handsome face with one blade, and one side with the other.
But I feel certain that Mr. Robt. A. Heinlein himself would vouch for Bro. Spacey Cadet!
