Or they just put more chromium coating compared to the super stainless and platinum (as the name of the model implies). Chromium is 2 and a half times harder than platinum.
Thoughts on Shark Super Chrome blades?
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I used a total of 5 Shark Super Chrome blades from a sampler pack i bought.
From these 5 blades i had the impression 2 of them were very dull, giving a tugging effect. I had 3 blades that worked ok for about 3 shaves and then the tugging became very very bad (good blades give me about 7 good shaves on average).
The Shark Super Stainless 5 pack was clearly better for me, 6 good shaves, but not as good as for example a Derby Premium or Rapira Platinum Lux or Treet Platinum for me.
The Shark Chromium blades are for me among the worst blades i ever used, only usable for 3 shaves. I dont have a very though beard, but apart from some unknown chinese blades they were the worst of all blades i ever used (about 12 different kinds of blades).
Blades are so weird, for example the Astra Superior Platinums give me about 3 scratchy first shaves and then they become good for me for about 5 to 6 shaves. I dont like to go through 3 bad shaves before getting good ones, so i dont evr use these anymore.
From these 5 blades i had the impression 2 of them were very dull, giving a tugging effect. I had 3 blades that worked ok for about 3 shaves and then the tugging became very very bad (good blades give me about 7 good shaves on average).
The Shark Super Stainless 5 pack was clearly better for me, 6 good shaves, but not as good as for example a Derby Premium or Rapira Platinum Lux or Treet Platinum for me.
The Shark Chromium blades are for me among the worst blades i ever used, only usable for 3 shaves. I dont have a very though beard, but apart from some unknown chinese blades they were the worst of all blades i ever used (about 12 different kinds of blades).
Blades are so weird, for example the Astra Superior Platinums give me about 3 scratchy first shaves and then they become good for me for about 5 to 6 shaves. I dont like to go through 3 bad shaves before getting good ones, so i dont evr use these anymore.
I've been pleased with all Shark blades. My particular favorites of the Shark varieties for me are the Shark Platinums. But the Super Chromes have also provided me with nice shaves.
I've used all Shark blades from time to time in the past 7yrs and best I can describe is they are all razor dependent. Super chromes worked great in my Timeless and better than SS or Platinum but its the opposite in my Blackbird... I've found when it comes to blades they are user and razor dependent and you just need to check them out to see if they are for you or not!! Probably the least expensive item we use in wet shaving next to shave soap...
Shark Super Stainless, Shark platinum and Shark Super Chrome are awesome! Super Chrome blades due seem to work better in some razors than others. Fantastic combinations include RR Lupo, PAA Doc Ascension and Karve CB above plate D.
I like the Chromes but they’re hard to find now. I’ve switched to the Stainless.
Quick Google search shows them available in quite a few places but be careful as Amazon is the cheapest $9 / 100 but places like Maggards is $16 /100
Installed one—a blade you sent—in a contract Tech after having pushed a Suneko well into double digits. The shave sure seemed effortless, and there was zero wounding. New versus very old blade may be a big part of the story, but I had the impression I didn't like Sharks; that notion just didn't hold water, it seems.
Chrome is a nice blade. I think during Shark Week I used one blade for the entire week and the week after as well if I remember correctly.
I've found the shark chrome (and stainless) cruddy. Never tried the platinum.
Glad you liked it. They are an often overlooked, but very nice blade. Enjoy your shaves!
I'll update my opinion. I spent a week with these recently, and I like them very much. Very smooth and gliding. And they are sharp enough for me. It's true they won't go toe to toe with Feathers in pure sharpness and that's fine.
The Shark Super Chrome is great in aggressive razors for me and the bonus is they don't cost much either.
I have some Lord Super Chrome tucks that I need to trial now and see if they are similar to the Shark.
The Shark Super Chrome is great in aggressive razors for me and the bonus is they don't cost much either.
I have some Lord Super Chrome tucks that I need to trial now and see if they are similar to the Shark.
I got 100 Shark Super Chrome blades recently from Razor Blades Club. I like them better than the Super Stainless. Both types are good for me, but the Shark Super Chrome seem sharper and smoother. Around 5 years ago I tried Super Chrome and didn't like it as much as Super Stainless, but now I like it better. Both types of Shark blades are good for me, and they are a great value too.
I used a Shark Super Chrome in my Gillette Open Comb today and got a fabulous shave.
Are the Shark Super Chrome different from the Lord Super Chrome?
It's been a while since I've used one, but they've been one of my favorites. A good medium-sharpness blade.
