Silver Star blades
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I do not praise these blades, but, they worked for me when I used those two from a PIF.
Depends on the razor, but I would say they are most similar to the Russian Gillette blade family. Maybe somewhere between Astra SS and 7 O'clock Yellow. Pretty good longevity, as well, for me they last six or seven shaves. For $8/100, they are a very good value.
For me they are extremely good blades. Not as good as Polsilvers to me, but those may be my favorite blades. I don't get along with Nacets so I actually place Silver Stars above them. I like Bics and Silver Stars about the same.
I find them a great mix of sharpness, smoothness, and cost. There are sharper blades, there are smoother blades, and there are cheaper blades but not many are all three.
I find them a great mix of sharpness, smoothness, and cost. There are sharper blades, there are smoother blades, and there are cheaper blades but not many are all three.
One of my favorite blades in the FOCS. 
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One of my favorite blades in the FOCS.
Since I use my FOCS most of the time then I should definitely buy a pack and give them a try.
I like the silver stars i got them at a bargain 100 for 6 or 7 bucks aud free postage ...i was expecting them to not be very good but to my amazement they were great
IMO Silver Stars are the pick of the litter for the numerous Lord options! Also, a great value!
Lord Silver Star is a very sharp and smooth blade.
Sharper than Astra SS (IMO) and almost as smooth.
Works very well for me
Sharper than Astra SS (IMO) and almost as smooth.
Works very well for me
I admit I bought 100 based on the hype and positive reviews. While I have only used a couple, they are just not all that for me.
YMMV, as always
For sure a polorizing blade, some love them others not so much. I happen to be in the love category. I get better results with SS than GSB, persona Israeli reds or Feathers. The only blades that surpass the silver stars for me are vintage blades from the 70s-90s. Like others have pointed out, SS blades are as YMMV as it gets IMO.
Just tried my first one today and based on just one shave I like them. I am pretty picky about my razor blades too. I am very interested to see how the next few shaves go. The price on Amazon is very reasonable.
The Silver Star is my #2 blade behind the Shark S/C because to me they are very comparable in use. I don't push either blades usefulness and on average only use them for 4-5 shaves per blade. I have recently been trying a tuck on Bic Platinum blades because of all the rave reviews and although I've only used 3 of the 5 blades so far my consensus is the Bic is only good for 1 shave as anything beyond that is riddled in weepers, tugging, and irritation for me. I do plan to try the last 2 blades I have on hand but not really in a hurry to do so!!
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