What is the difference between the stainless and the platinum coated blades? The stainless comes in a blue wrapper and the platinum a green wrapper. I have used both and honestly can't tell the difference. I like them both and was thinking of getting 100 but don't know which ones to get. Theoretically I suppose the platinum coated should be smoother maybe? The platinum I understand are made in Russia but I don't know if the ss are. There is a eBay store over in Turkey, shaving shop, run by mymikado, that is really cheap, under 10 cents a blade. Anyone order from him? Seems like he has a good track record on eBay.
I am using the 39C, sledgehammer slant, and the asta's work really well. As good as the feathers I have and one third the price. I seem to get more shaves out of them than the feathers also. The first shave probably isn't as sharp as the feathers first shave but good, the second is about the same as the feather on the second shave, and the third is better than the feather. I usually only get 3 shaves out of a blade, sometimes 4. As soon as I feel or notice any pulling I change them out.
Any info on the astra's appreciated.
I am using the 39C, sledgehammer slant, and the asta's work really well. As good as the feathers I have and one third the price. I seem to get more shaves out of them than the feathers also. The first shave probably isn't as sharp as the feathers first shave but good, the second is about the same as the feather on the second shave, and the third is better than the feather. I usually only get 3 shaves out of a blade, sometimes 4. As soon as I feel or notice any pulling I change them out.
Any info on the astra's appreciated.