Polsilver first impression

[Oldschool]

Just had my first shave with a Polsilver Super Iridium and I've got to tell you that it lives up to its reputation. I've been reading about different blades on the forum and never really got my mind around how something can be both sharp and smooth at the same time....until today. This is good stuff! Can't wait for my next shave

 

[UW_Badger]

Just had my first shave with a Polsilver Super Iridium and I've got to tell you that it lives up to its reputation. I've been reading about different blades on the forum and never really got my mind around how something can be both sharp and smooth at the same time....until today. This is good stuff! Can't wait for my next shave

Interesting observation. I have tried the Polsilver SI in my Fatboy over the last two days based on the reviews. Although I found it smooth I did not find it as sharp as some of the other blades I use on a regular basis such as Gillette Blacks, Yellows, or Personna Super blues. Kind of a disappointment after reading the reviews. YMMV I guess.

 

[rxonmymind]

Interesting observation. I have tried the Polsilver SI in my Fatboy over the last two days based on the reviews. Although I found it smooth I did not find it as sharp as some of the other blades I use on a regular basis such as Gillette Blacks, Yellows, or Personna Super blues. Kind of a disappointment after reading the reviews. YMMV I guess.

Try it in another razor. Fatboy's tend to suck up much of it's potential.

 

[Mick]

I find that I get fantastic shaves with either the old Polish manufactured or the more modern Russian manufactured blades.

Both are pretty nice, that's for sure

 

[Harry Snider]

I haven't found a razor yet, including my Fatboy, that these aren't great in! I love the Polsilvers!

 

[UW_Badger]

Interesting observation. I have tried the Polsilver SI in my Fatboy over the last two days based on the reviews. Although I found it smooth I did not find it as sharp as some of the other blades I use on a regular basis such as Gillette Blacks, Yellows, or Personna Super blues. Kind of a disappointment after reading the reviews. YMMV I guess.

I have an Aristocrat, President, fat-handled Tech, Slim, and a New LC to choose from. What would you recommended?

 

[BarbaGnosa]

Yeah, I'm also finding the PolSilver surprisingly smooth for how sharp it is. Its sharpness/smoothness ratio compares quite favorably, possibly even better, to the Personna Reds and Astra, while lasting longer -- about 4/5 shaves per blade, compared to 3 for Personnas and 4 for Astras. (I'm working my way through my first blade sampler pack).

 

[celestino]

They are very nice blades. Enjoy.

 

[Mad Man]

The Super Iridiums I picked up from Nav off the BST are currently #1 in rotation. Super smooth but agree not the sharpest blades around. However, their comfort level allows buffing and multiple passes with minimum irritation. Work the best in my Fatip Grande and they tame that OC to a very approachable razor.

 

[Oldschool]

I have an Aristocrat, President, fat-handled Tech, Slim, and a New LC to choose from. What would you recommended?

I tried it in my Super Adjustable and it was great so I'm thinking that it would work well with the Slim. I know that they don't shave exactly the same, but they are close enough.

 

[Batman]

they are currently my go to for all of my DE's.

 

[Paludatus]

The Super Iridiums (both) were my first bulk buys They're that good!

 

[Artimid]

I am loving them in the Futur. I have gotten about 7 shaves off one blade, and each one is pretty nice with no signs of pulling. I have 90 more Feathers, and about 100 more Personna that I just can't bring myself to swap out with this blade. Once I get through the pack I have, going to have to order 100 more. Nice nice blade.