09-23-2013, 05:18 AM
A mild review, well more or less ramblings between the Polsilver Super Iridium and the Iridium Supers. A Few weeks back, I got some sample blades in from RedRocks and I have been meaning to say a few words on the razors but I've been so busy I haven't got around to it.
Polsilver Super Iridium: These were the first I used as they seemed easier to source out. I loaded up my first razor which is a Merkur 34c. With about a weeks worth of growth, it cut through the whiskers with ease with no irritation. For me isn't an easy feat. I have scleroderma on the right side of my face and makes it hard to shave without cutting/irritation.
One shave later: Lathered up, and proceeded to shave. Same razor head and blade, this left me with irritation, I don't have fast beard growth and with the more aggressive razor head, i experienced some irritation, but by no means was it a lot in comparison to an Astra SP.
Two Shaves Later: It's time for a change in razors, loaded the blade into the Maggard MR1, lathered and proceeded to shave. This razor is a bit less aggressive compared to the Merkur 34c. which resulted in a smooth excellent shave, still with some irritation.
Three Shaves Later: Switched up the razor again, putting the blade into my newly acquired rectangle Gillette tech. Lathered and proceeded to shave. This is where I start to see a really big change. After shaving with this combo, I had ZERO irritation. It was amazing. But it also left me wondering how the Astra SP would do in the Gillette tech.
Four Shaves Later: Switched up the blade, putting a new Astra SP into the Gillette tech. Lathered and proceeded to shave. Got a good bit of irritation with the Astra SP. Less irritation than using the Merkur 34c with the Astra, but still a good bit. And minimal cuts.
Iridium Super: I'm not going to write much here, as I really couldn't tell much of a difference I couldn't tell if one was sharper than the other or smoother, the only thing I can say is that, I felt these stayed sharper longer? I got more shaves out of them. Both we're as smooth as silk.
CONCLUSION: Just remember I'm not knocking the Astra SP's as they are a good razor, just for the way my skin is with my disorder I do get a bit of irritation out of them. I guess I would place the Iridium Super's slightly ahead of the Polsilvers just because I got more shaves out of it.
Thanks for reading, and thanks RedRocks, for sending me the blades!
Joshua
Polsilver Super Iridium: These were the first I used as they seemed easier to source out. I loaded up my first razor which is a Merkur 34c. With about a weeks worth of growth, it cut through the whiskers with ease with no irritation. For me isn't an easy feat. I have scleroderma on the right side of my face and makes it hard to shave without cutting/irritation.
One shave later: Lathered up, and proceeded to shave. Same razor head and blade, this left me with irritation, I don't have fast beard growth and with the more aggressive razor head, i experienced some irritation, but by no means was it a lot in comparison to an Astra SP.
Two Shaves Later: It's time for a change in razors, loaded the blade into the Maggard MR1, lathered and proceeded to shave. This razor is a bit less aggressive compared to the Merkur 34c. which resulted in a smooth excellent shave, still with some irritation.
Three Shaves Later: Switched up the razor again, putting the blade into my newly acquired rectangle Gillette tech. Lathered and proceeded to shave. This is where I start to see a really big change. After shaving with this combo, I had ZERO irritation. It was amazing. But it also left me wondering how the Astra SP would do in the Gillette tech.
Four Shaves Later: Switched up the blade, putting a new Astra SP into the Gillette tech. Lathered and proceeded to shave. Got a good bit of irritation with the Astra SP. Less irritation than using the Merkur 34c with the Astra, but still a good bit. And minimal cuts.
Iridium Super: I'm not going to write much here, as I really couldn't tell much of a difference I couldn't tell if one was sharper than the other or smoother, the only thing I can say is that, I felt these stayed sharper longer? I got more shaves out of them. Both we're as smooth as silk.
CONCLUSION: Just remember I'm not knocking the Astra SP's as they are a good razor, just for the way my skin is with my disorder I do get a bit of irritation out of them. I guess I would place the Iridium Super's slightly ahead of the Polsilvers just because I got more shaves out of it.
Thanks for reading, and thanks RedRocks, for sending me the blades!
Joshua
09-23-2013, 09:13 AM
* Joshua, I have the same opinion as you with regards to the Super Iridiums as they last longer than the Polsilver SI's, but I didn't find the latter to be as smooth for me, for some odd reason.
* Arash, the Perma Sharp Supers are an excellent blade and very smooth. Very comparable to the SI's and well worth the price as I consistently get 5 shaves with them, but I prefer the Super Iridiums, overall.
* Arash, the Perma Sharp Supers are an excellent blade and very smooth. Very comparable to the SI's and well worth the price as I consistently get 5 shaves with them, but I prefer the Super Iridiums, overall.
09-23-2013, 09:58 AM
Good review Joshua!
If I'm going to get any skin irritation, it will usually be from the first use of a new blade OR getting too heavy handed (usually the cause). In any case I will give my face a few days to heal up & try again making necessary adjustments - sometimes a click or two down on my Slim and/or a lighter hand will do it.
Glad I could share a few of the blades with you.
~Frank
If I'm going to get any skin irritation, it will usually be from the first use of a new blade OR getting too heavy handed (usually the cause). In any case I will give my face a few days to heal up & try again making necessary adjustments - sometimes a click or two down on my Slim and/or a lighter hand will do it.
Glad I could share a few of the blades with you.
~Frank
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