Astra blades...

[vanNek]

Really liking the Astra blade I'm using ATM, I can zip around my face, really quick & easily. It was my 3rd shave with it tonight, and it's seems to be a little dull.

Do astra's normally have a short life?

Thank you gents.

 

[Keen edge]

I have found the Astra blades to be very good, sharp and smooth.

As for the life of them, I get about 4-5 shaves per blade, but then I don't wait till the blades get dull.

 

[possumbelly]

SS or SP? I have both and prefer the SS (blue). The SPs (green) seem generally more preferred though. SS seem smoother and longer lasting to me.

I get very few shaves out of most blades. 2 with Feathers, 2-3 with Astra SPs, 3-4 shaves with Astra SSs.

 

[eggbert]

I find Astra's to be a pretty good blade which like most modern blades last 3-4 shaves on average.

 

[Mark1966]

^^^^ this - what @eggbert said

 

[Drubbing]

I think 3-4 is standard for all blades. Perma sharps seem to go on forever though. Other have similar experience.

 

[Lifes a Peach]

Another big fan of Astra's. They are not spoken for as highly as the Feathers but I love 'em so much more. I toss the blade out after 3 shaves.

 

[eggbert]

Most blades (with the exception of some of the vintage blades) are so cheap why would you bother trying to eke out 10-12 shaves out of one?

You'll not fit in here with that kind of frugality. You need more stuff. I think I know a man willing to help out with your affliction.

 

[vanNek]

Thank you guys, it's the green astra's. I think the issue was the first blade I used was a permasharp....

Eggbert, Mark has already assisted in adjusting my bank balance...

[Monsta Edit - please don't use the G word.....]

 

[Ybbor]

Big fan of astra too. I can get a month in a merkur futur. That said I use a blade per week. Monday is my new blade day

 

[JugV2]

Big fan of astra too. I can get a month in a merkur futur. That said I use a blade per week. Monday is my new blade day

I'm not sure if a blade per week is enough usage to maintain your membership here mate.

 

[Mong.]

I think the issue was the first blade I used was a permasharp....

That's a pretty damn sharp blade compared to anything, definitely not one most people would recommend as a starter. Definitely don't be discouraged if it was a bit harsh for you though, with some practice and technique refinement I'm sure you'll end up liking them too.

If you like the Green SP and feel like taking a small step up in sharpness, the Blue SS is a great blade too. Just a little bit sharper, still pretty smooth.

 

[SmallYetDeadly]

Astra...not my cup of tea so they have a very short life here. Many seem to enjoy them though.

 

[vanNek]

That's a pretty damn sharp blade compared to anything, definitely not one most people would recommend as a starter. Definitely don't be discouraged if it was a bit harsh for you though, with some practice and technique refinement I'm sure you'll end up liking them too.

If you like the Green SP and feel like taking a small step up in sharpness, the Blue SS is a great blade too. Just a little bit sharper, still pretty smooth.

The permasharp was fine, I was referring to how other's were saying the permasharp seem to last a bit longer.

 

[Mong.]

My mistake, the PSS is very much a standout among modern blades. So are the Polsilver Super Iridiums/regular Super Iridiums. I can't think of any other current production blades that last like those.