Astra SP

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by ironthinker, Jan 27, 2014.

  1. ironthinker

    ironthinker Well-Known Member

    I am trying a variety of blades. Astra SP are one of my top tier blades. I read on another forum that a fellow gets two more shaves with Astra SP. Is there any one in this forum that like Astras for both performance and longevity?
     
  2. tuxxdk

    tuxxdk International Penguin of Mystery

    Yup, Astra SP is one of my favorites also. Depending on razor I get 3-5 shaves pr. blade without feeling I'm pushing it. I change the blade when it feels it's time, not on a standard term like eg. 2 shaves and no more. If it shaves, it stays.
     
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  3. jeraldgordon

    jeraldgordon TSD's Mascot

    Astra is a top blade for me, but I can only get 2 good shaves and 1 additional OK shave out of a blade. At 10 cents/blade I don't mind too much though.
     
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  4. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Astra SP is the only blade I will buy in bulk, if that tells you anything ;)
     
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  5. Aimless1

    Aimless1 Active Member

    Have to love the YMMV aspect of shaving. It is an okay blade for me with Crystals or Persona Reds ranked ahead and Derbys & Merkurs below. I find it tugs no matter which razor I use.
     
  6. 2grubswrestle1

    2grubswrestle1 Active Member

    I usually get About 4 shaves out of a blade....just 2 or 3 pass face shave....no dome. I have not pushed it they are cheap. They are my favorite blade so far...I just ordered some Super Max Stainless and Super Max Platinum blades to try!
     
  7. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Blades are very YMMV. However, Astra SPs are my #1 blade... I have over 1,000 of them on hand "just in case." I get 7 shaves @ 2-3 passes per shave out of them. So, one blade a week and I have a tough beard. Once in a while, I stray to some other blade (I have a few random packs left from over the years), just to remind myself of how much I like Astras.
     
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  8. blanka

    blanka I will not eat my shaving products. Promise.

    Astra SPs have become my #1 blade as well. I only get 2 - 3 shaves per blade.
     
  9. mbastings

    mbastings Active Member

    The Astras quickly rose to the top when I ordered my first sampler. They remain a favorite with the Gillette 7 O'Clock yellow having taken the top spot. However, I'm always satisfied when I use the Astras.
     
  10. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Funny, I started out with Yellows as my #1, until I discovered Astras. :)
     
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  11. Cool Breeze

    Cool Breeze Sushi Shaver

    Astras are my #2 pick behind Gillette Silver Blues
     
  12. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    Astras are in my top 3. With YMMV in mind, I get 4 great shaves and 1 or 2 good shaves out of a blade.
     
  13. fram773

    fram773 Well-Known Member

    I don't care for them. Personna labs are much sharper and work better for me. Plus they're made in the good 'ol US of A.
     
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  14. BigT

    BigT Well-Known Member

    Astra's are my number 1 blade. I get about four shaves out of one.
     
  15. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Must try Astras
     
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  16. jpb437

    jpb437 Active Member

    It's my favorite blade so far. Not that I have tried many, but these are my favorite.
     
  17. Mouser

    Mouser Well-Known Member

    It's been so longsince I've used them I can't remember which Astra I liked best, I'll have to go through my shave log. Of current, in-production blades I have a few that are all at the top, the best by far of any blade though, for me, are the Personna 74s.
     
  18. The_Dude_Abides

    The_Dude_Abides Active Member

    I'm one of the minority who doesn't like Astras. I don't find them to be that smooth and I almost always end up with weepers on my chin.
     
  19. KLF

    KLF Doctorin

    It was the same with me when I tried the Astra SP, dont know why. Can't use them at all
     
  20. LookingGlass

    LookingGlass Well-Known Member

    The Astra Plat is one of my favorites. Good, clean, comfortable shaves.
     
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