Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Count (Pack of 1)

This is my go-to blade. It is a more forgiving than Feather and sometimes you just want to shave without worry. So, I buy 100s of each and choose which to use depending on the razor selected, the soap used and how much I feel like concentrating. I can get away with a lot more sloppiness when using the Astras. When Im focused and looking for the Zen-like shaving experience Ill use the Feather. YMMV.

Ive been shaving with an old Gillette Superspeed razor and drug store blades for many years. After shaving with the disposable multi-blade Mach 3 or whatever, discovering the pleasure of a real shave with a warm boar brush, soap and blade is something Ive been grateful for. Its something I really enjoy. After using Williams soap for a decade, Van Der Hagen has been a highlight of my experience. Astra blades have been another. After changing to my last blade, I went to my local drug store and discovered that a package of 10 was over $5.00. I bought one package and ordered the Astra 100 pack. Shaving with one today was a great experience; smooth, close and nick free. The blades are a great value and Ill order again in 2014.

So I started with a Merkur 34c and used the blades everyone else said were the best (Feather). Wasnt ever real happy with the shave so I upgraded razors twice with a Slant (39c) and the Futur but after several years, I decided that my sensitive face wasnt handling agressive razors or blades very well. Just for the heck of it, I went back to the 34c and tried a few different blades I had never tried and did I find the perfect combo. Wow, the perfect combo with the Astra blade in my 34c. I flip the blade after my first shave cycle and replace it completly after the second shave cycle. I do three passes per shave cycle so it really adds up to six total when I dieguard the blade. And now I can shave every day and my face is baby smooth with zero cuts or bleeders. And its something I want to do. Sometimes, you have to try different blades on your own and dont take everyones advice out of the gate. I added these blades to my monthly deliverables because they are very inexpensive. All of them have been exactly the same since I started buying them on Amazon. Trust those who say to try different blades, I sure wish I had when this started.

Everytime I try a different blade I come back to these. I use them once and throw them away. Im sure they would work fine after a few uses, but I prefer a perfectly sharp blade. Ive never had a single defective blade after 8 years of using them 5 days a week.

For their price, they are my favorite go-to blade. Can get 10 to 15 shaves from one. Bought a whole bunch when Russia went to war (arent most blades make in Russia?) thinking supply would dry up.

These blades are so sharp they cut through hair like butter and leave the skin smooth and soft. I recommend these to anyone using a safety razor or straight razor!

I really like these. The only other blade that is comparable for me is Merkur (I use a Merkur razor), and those cost more than 5 times as much. I have trouble describing why theyre better. I couldnt really say if my shave is smooth, soft, sharp, aggressive, tugging, gentle, or whatever other people say in reviews. All I know is I get a close shave without irritation.

Good value for money. Wish the blades held their edge a little longer. I work from home with occasional travel to clients so I dont shave for a few days sometimes. So by the time I do shave my face has grown pretty thick, I might be a little harsh but tends to have blunted both edges by the time I am done. If you shave more often, or have finer stubble then these are ideal.

My Jagger razor came with a 5 pack of Derby blades that I thought were pretty good. That is, until I received the Astras. They are sharp, non irritating, and last about 5 shaves per blade on my beard. And the cost is so low as to be silly. I can not really see ever using another blade. Buy them and enjoy!

Excellent blades. It doesnt take much pressure with these to get a baby smooth shave. Why pay $$$ for only 4 disposable blades when you can get 100 blades that cut better and last longer for less? After using these with the Viking Blade The Cheiftan model, I will never go back to the more commercial name brand razors.