Ya mean... you're only purchasing shaving stuff ONCE a day now? Exemplary restraint!
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Ya mean... you're only purchasing shaving stuff ONCE a day now? Exemplary restraint!
It is hard to believe.
Switched from Polsiver to Bolzano when they started this routine of suddenly discontinuing the brand just to release it after while and make people pay more than what it’s worth. Never looked back.
If you like Polsilver, give Permasharp a try. Or any Gillette-made blade from St. Petersburg, Russia. There’s a real chance they are all the same in the end
If you like Polsilver, give Permasharp a try. Or any Gillette-made blade from St. Petersburg, Russia. There’s a real chance they are all the same in the end
This again?
Am I crazy or have Polsilver blades been “going out of production” for the last 8 years? It really does seem like ever since I’ve been a member a “so long Polsilver” thread will pop up every couple years.
Am I crazy or have Polsilver blades been “going out of production” for the last 8 years? It really does seem like ever since I’ve been a member a “so long Polsilver” thread will pop up every couple years.
Actually....every year!
This one is from 2018
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2019
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2017
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2016
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I really think that vendors just want to move stock that isn’t selling so they make up these “uh oh! XYZ is being discontinued!” emails.
This one is from 2018
Polsilver Super Iridium no more?
just read that Polsilver Super Iridium is no longer been produced...
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2019
Why were the Polsilver Super Iridium blades discontinued?
Very efficient, sharp, and smooth. Really hard to cut yourself with. These blades were re-branded, if I recall.
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2017
Polsilver Super Iridium Discontinued?
Does anyone know what is going on with Polsilver Super Iridium blades? DCC's site says that they've been discontinued as of mid-September: Polsilver Super Iridium Blades If this is true, I may want to scoop some up before they become unavailable. There are some people who have had luck buying...
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2016
End of production for Polsilver Super Iridium DE blades
G'day :bored: Could someone please confirmed the Polsilver Super Iridium DE blades is at the end of the production will not longer shall be made any more. Web link:- http://gemstonetrading.co.uk/offer-800-double-edge-de-razor-blades-polsilver-super-iridium-uk-stock-xl-pack/ We have been...
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I really think that vendors just want to move stock that isn’t selling so they make up these “uh oh! XYZ is being discontinued!” emails.
There is a discount furniture store in my hometown that has a large "GOING OUT OF BUSINESS" sign on it.
I first noticed it in October 1974
I first noticed it in October 1974
I've enjoyed every shave I've ever had with a Polsilver blade. They work really well for me and I definitely consider them one of my personal favorites along with GSBs and a few others. I recently bought some Astra Superior Stainless blades after reading recommendations from @FarmerTan, @RayClem, and @lak611 in a different thread. I just checked the description of the blades and see they are manufactured in Saint Petersburg, Russia for Gillette UK. Now I'm really looking forward to their arrival and having a chance to use them. I still have quite a few Polsilver tucks remaining and plan to continue to use them, but it's good to have choices.
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I can't tell Polsilver from myriad other middle of the road blades. For those who think otherwise if the Moroccan distributors (obviously much smarter than consumers) have already made Wizamet more expensive than you'd like, note that Gillette Platinum and the Green Super Stainless have virtually the same sharpness and durability profile per objective testing at refinedshave.
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Yes, those Polsilver blades are hard to beat.
I really am amazed that most folks prefer the Astra SP to the SS.
But I think the SP becomes the SS after the second shave. Must be the coating on the SP that my face doesn't agree with. The GSB is always a good shave, but gets better for me after the second one.
Weird.
I’ve made it this far without using Polsilvers. I’m sure I’ll be just fine.
Cult.
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Dude: where did you find that?!? Priceless my friend! First I pee my pants over Owen's pic of a raccoon riding a wild boar chasing a possum, and now this! Life is good.Cult.
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The man looks like Rich Little!
I am one of those who greatly prefers the Astra SS to Astra SP. With my tough beard, ASP blades are not sharp enough to give a comfortable shave, especially on the first shave. They do become better, but not enough where I would consider using them routinely. I could use them if that was the only thing available, but I would not enjoy doing so.
Astra SS blades are significantly sharper for my beard. The price of the SS blades is not significantly different than SP, so I would choose SS every time.
I understand that my beard is significantly tougher than most, so I love the sharpest blades, those even sharper than Astra SS, but I could use Astra SS without difficulty.
Gillette Silver Blue blades are good as well. I certainly prefer them to Astra SP, but not to Astra SS.
Chan Eil Whiskers
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Wonderful find. Great photo. I'm sure I won't be the only one to "borrow" it, shamelessly.
Happy shaves,
Jim
You might have to point out to some younger cult members that that's the Reverend Jim Jones not Rich Little. Gotta feeling this went over some folks heads.
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Chan Eil Whiskers
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Including mine.
Cult indeed. Back when I lived in San Francisco I can recall the church having an excellent* reputation I can also remember a man trying to get me to attend the church. Fortunately I wasn't interested and avoided being recruited.
Happy shaves,
Jim
*From reading about the church today, not even counting how things ended up, I have no idea why its reputation would have been excellent. Nothing I read today did anything to convince me it was excellent by any standards in any way. That's just my opinion of course.
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I was in high skool when he was serving KoolAid, lol.
But ya gotta admit, he looks like Rich Little about to do a Roast with Dean Martin!
I use a blade for ten shaves no matter what it is. Lately I've been on a Lord kick.
Chan Eil Whiskers
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I'm not sure who Rich Little is or was. Dean Martin I know of (and remember as very talented).
I'm not one to know jack about most popular culture beyond the seventies or even the sixties. I can thumb through People magazine and recognize not a single person and find nobody I want to know anything about.
Shameless touting my new book. The photo is an older edition.
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