Experiences and opinions with FlyDear Super Platinum DE blades

[wimbouman]

I just received a recent acquisition, a shipment of DE blades by FlyDear.
Super Platinums to be precise.

As far as I know, they are made in China.
Not expensive, but well packed and quality looks on par.

I found the first shaving experience surprisingly good.
Used my short Mergress on setting 3, so kind of between mild and not so mild.

Anyone else have experience with these blades?

 

[Steelerfan]

I saw these and other blades on TEMU. The blades on their site do indeed have low prices but I would like to try before spending albeit little money on them.

 

[cranewarrior]

I don't have a lot of experience, but I like them. They seem a bit more aggressive than Treet Platinums. I also got mine from Temu but Amazon has them for a few bucks more.

 

[Babou]

I don't know this brand of blade, the price is just crazy on Aliexpress.

5,88 euros for 100 blades, hoping this blade isn't crap.

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005005315623890.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21%E2%82%AC+3%2C52%21%E2%82%AC+3%2C52%21%21%213.71%213.71%21%4021038edc17020473792665920e6ecb%2112000032601160121%21sh%21BE%211775367922%21

 

[BigJ]

Will be interested to see your review!

 

[TheBigL]

I ordered some about a week ago. I'll chime in when they arrive.

 

[cranewarrior]

So, I haven't shaved with a lot of different razors but these are pretty good for me. I am on my second shave with no complaints. Hair is coming off smoothly and I don't have any discomfort. I shave only WTG and in a single pass because my growth isn't that thick though. These cost me 5 cents a blade from Temu when you buy 100. I have also used Treet Platinum, and these FlyDear blades seem a bit sharper out of the box.

 

[AshleyC]

I have grown to respect the lone explorers and pioneers in shaving. The guys who take risks.

Okay...well maybe 5 cents a blade isn't all that big a risk. What is the total cost after shipping? That would be the "actual" cost of the blade.

 

[cranewarrior]

I have grown to respect the lone explorers and pioneers in shaving. The guys who take risks.
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Okay...well maybe 5 cents a blade isn't all that big a risk. What is the total cost after shipping? That would be the "actual" cost of the blade.

You have to spend $15 to get the free shipping and they charge your state sales tax for US addresses. So for me it really is about 5-6 cents a blade since I bought some other stuff I wanted at the same time to get to $15.

 

[Babou]

 

[wimbouman]

So, I have been shaving with the Flydears for a few weeks now.

TLDR: Not bad at all, in fact great value for money.

I am impressed with the quality, the sharpness and the longevity.
Quality wise, a decent packaging and individual blades neatly wrapped.
Nothing to complain here.

As for shipping, do not expect Temu or AliExpress to take great care.
Mine came in a plastic envelope, thoroughly seald.
Nothing special, it did the job.

As for sharpness, I like them.
They feel like solid, stiff blades with a proper edge.

I usually do a lot of shaves with a blade, this are no exception.
I am still on the first blade, did not really count but my guess is 10 shaves and still sharp.

I'll keep you posted.

 

[wimbouman]

I saw these and other blades on TEMU. The blades on their site do indeed have low prices but I would like to try before spending albeit little money on them.

I would not mind to send you a package, but I am afraid it would not make sense given the shipping costs from The Netherlands to your location.

 

[cranewarrior]

I am impressed with the quality, the sharpness and the longevity.
Quality wise, a decent packaging and individual blades neatly wrapped.
Nothing to complain here.

I got mine for around $5-$6 for 100. The price fluctuates a bit. They are sharp for me on the first couple of uses (haven't tried it since), but I see no reason it won't last at least as long as my current baseline blade, the Treet Platinum. I do like the Flydears - however I don't discern a distinguishing quality, realizing I haven't tried a lot of different brands.

The Flydears are a little inconvenient to buy as to get the $6 price you have to buy from a Chinese website and wait for it to arrive. Given the similar pricepoint of Dorco ST-300s, Treet Platinums, and Big Bens, there are quicker in hands alternatives for USA buyers.

 

[Steelerfan]

I would not mind to send you a package, but I am afraid it would not make sense given the shipping costs from The Netherlands to your location.

Thank you for those nice thoughts. I was hoping that Razor Blade Club will carry these so that I can buy 2-3 blades to try first. I would hate to buy 100 even at a very low price and not like them. I am trying to figure out what to do with the 4 remaining Gillette Super Blue blades I have!

 

[Babou]

Thanks for the members feedback on this blade

 

[TheBigL]

Mine have arrived but I haven't tried them yet.

 

[NachoMamma]

I had my first shave with one of these and I'm impressed as well. I put it in a one of the little $3 Temu butterfly razors that come in a blue box. The razor is pretty aggressive. The shave was very close, but a bit rough. When I say rough, I'm talking about it being too sharp for the razor it is used in. I think putting it in a milder Weishi butterfly would improve it. I'd rate it up there with Astra SP or so, but sharper. I don't want to say BIC sharp yet. I'll be ordering more, as I will use them to hit the $15 minimum for free shipping on Temu.

 

[cranewarrior]

I had my first shave with one of these and I'm impressed as well. I put it in a one of the little $3 Temu butterfly razors that come in a blue box. The razor is pretty aggressive. The shave was very close, but a bit rough. When I say rough, I'm talking about it being too sharp for the razor it is used in. I think putting it in a milder Weishi butterfly would improve it. I'd rate it up there with Astra SP or so, but sharper. I don't want to say BIC sharp yet. I'll be ordering more, as I will use them to hit the $15 minimum for free shipping on Temu.

Assuming you're in the USA, a seller has them listed on Amazon with a full case (1000 blades) for $29.99. That's a lot of shaving if one can commit to these.

 

[NachoMamma]

Assuming you're in the USA, a seller has them listed on Amazon with a full case (1000 blades) for $29.99. That's a lot of shaving if one can commit to these.

I'm not seeing them on Amazon by the 1000 pack. I think I want to get one. I just tried a Flydear in a Weishi butterfly and it was very nice. Up there with GSB, BIC and Nacet as one of my favorites.
I found your post with link. Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/Gisafai-Double-Safety-Stainless-Platinum/dp/B0CHFCP1V5 $26.99 now with 1 day free delivery to my house. I bought 2,000 for $57.22 including tax delivered.

 

[Winking Whale]

I like the Flydears, but being fairly new to DE shaving I afterwards thought I might have overdone it ordering 200. But 2000 blades, wow. At 4 shaves per blade, 3 shaves per week - I calculate that would last me over 50 years!