09-10-2016, 01:26 PM
When people talk about Astra blades, it is usually about the Astras in the Green packs -The Astra Superior Platinum. For some reason, you rarely hear anything about the Astras in the blue and white box -the Astra Superior Stainless. Based on name, I would assume that the Superior Platinum were the premium blade while the Superior Stainless would be more middle of the pack. For me though, the opposite is true.
I have been using the Astra Superior Stainless blades in a variety of razors and find them to be very sharp, a bit more rigid (similar to Kai) and smooth. The one drawback is that these blades come with an industrial sized glob of glue. This does not pose a problem in three piece razors but, it very well might in a TTO.
If the rumors about the demise of Polsilver blades proves to be true, the Astra Superior Stainless blade is a worthy replacement.
![[Image: kTP26Pp.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/kTP26Pp.jpg)
![[Image: BPwkZ6S.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/BPwkZ6S.jpg)
I have been using the Astra Superior Stainless blades in a variety of razors and find them to be very sharp, a bit more rigid (similar to Kai) and smooth. The one drawback is that these blades come with an industrial sized glob of glue. This does not pose a problem in three piece razors but, it very well might in a TTO.
If the rumors about the demise of Polsilver blades proves to be true, the Astra Superior Stainless blade is a worthy replacement.
![[Image: kTP26Pp.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/kTP26Pp.jpg)
![[Image: BPwkZ6S.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/BPwkZ6S.jpg)
![[Image: fnsJWWT.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/fnsJWWT.jpg)
09-10-2016, 01:34 PM
(09-10-2016, 01:31 PM)gp569900 Wrote: I haven't tried these. I do like the Astra in the green box. How is this one priced in comparison to the Superior Platinum? Also, given the extra rigidity, has it impacted the longevity of the blade's sharpness and smoothness?
I think it is slightly more expensive than the Astra in the Green box. I recently brought them in and have only had them in sample packs to this point. Curiosity got the better of me, I tried them, and I am impressed. Longevity is a bit better than the Green Astras in my experience. I cannot get quite as many shaves from it as I can a Kai but, it is definitely on par with the Super Iridiums.
I need to get more of these in.
09-16-2016, 12:30 PM
I've used these and the SP (greens), but it's been quite a while since I've used either. I remember liking the SP way more, but that was in one or 2 razors, and not my current rotation. I remember not using them because of those stupid wax spots, I have an EXTREME distaste for those.
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