Astra Super Platinum

[Godfather]

I have to concur, an Astra SP is a fantastic brush!

Brush?

 

[Godfather]

will shortly be buying a 100 pack cos I'm so happy

 

[Gepstra]

Yes tell us more @nick_s

 

[nick_s]

Autocorrect fail It appears I type brush more than blade

 

[Godfather]

Nick_s, that did make me laugh though. Not as bad as writing to a really good female customer using my iphone and her name was Viginia!!!!

 

[nick_s]

Nick_s, that did make me laugh though. Not as bad as writing to a really good female customer using my iphone and her name was Viginia!!!!

We've all done that

 

[Lann]

I tried these blades for the first time a week or so ago after Jaycee gave me a tuck. I absolutely love the shave they give and will certainly be buying myself a lot more once these run out

 

[chrisbd]

One of my all time favourites. I don't think they've ever delivered a poor shave, no matter what DE razor I've used them with. I'll try other brands out of interest but I'd always want to have Astra SP available.

Regards,
Chris

 

[moodymick]

One of my all time favourites. I don't think they've ever delivered a poor shave, no matter what DE razor I've used them with.

Nail. Head. They've worked for me in every razor, except one (Ranger Tech) - I got rid of the razor.

 

[Godfather]

Just ordered 100 of them! That is how great I think they are. Might even start a fan club!

 

[Ferrum]

Just ordered 100 of them! That is how great I think they are. Might even start a fan club!

I like them, and they perform well-enough for me in many razors. However, I did have a nasty experience with them this morning.

In common with anyone who owns more than one razor, and doesn't stick to one blade model or type, I tend to try different blades in different razors. This isn't very planned; just what I haul from the drawer for that day's razor, so it's a lottery.

As things go, I put an Astra Superior Platinum into my ATT S2, and went at it. The result is a reasonably clean shave, but tremendous irritation. I've not tried this razor/blade combination before, and it's pretty evident that they are unsuited. Why, I'm not sure, but maybe it's to do with it being a slant.

On the other hand, an Astra in a Tech, Slim or Fatboy works just fine for me.

 

[Whosthedaddy]

Been using one for the last few shaves, I wouldn't go out and purposely get some as others perform better for me?

Predictable blade but not excellent for me

 

[DonnerJack]

I like them, and they perform well-enough for me in many razors. However, I did have a nasty experience with them this morning.

In common with anyone who owns more than one razor, and doesn't stick to one blade model or type, I tend to try different blades in different razors. This isn't very planned; just what I haul from the drawer for that day's razor, so it's a lottery.

As things go, I put an Astra Superior Platinum into my ATT S2, and went at it. The result is a reasonably clean shave, but tremendous irritation. I've not tried this razor/blade combination before, and it's pretty evident that they are unsuited. Why, I'm not sure, but maybe it's to do with it being a slant.

On the other hand, an Astra in a Tech, Slim or Fatboy works just fine for me.

I got the same experience. It's the best blade for me for the S1, while lasting 2-3 shaves. For the S2, I find that 7 o'clock yellows, or Polsilver SI work best for me.

 

[Steve Bowles]

Astra SPs are just fine in my 39c, but then I find every blade to be uncomfortable in an open comb. I find they tend to last longer with a good edge over most other blades, but then YMMV.

 

[Ferrum]

I got the same experience. It's the best blade for me for the S1, while lasting 2-3 shaves. For the S2, I find that 7 o'clock yellows, or Polsilver SI work best for me.

Glad it's not just me.

 

[Bogeyman]

Glad it's not just me.

You discovered just like Moody Mick found out using the old Ranger that the Astra SP works better for many in a milder DE razor. Of course, I think a milder razor & any top notch blade make for a far more pleasurable event.