Astra super platinum > Derby?

[Deacon Frank]

For me, Astra SP blades are better (sharper, smoother) than Derby blades. Derby feels about as sharp as the Dorco ST-301, but the Dorco is much smoother for me.

[Whilliam]

Astra SP is my normal blade right now. I've used Derbys in the past and my opinion is they are not as sharp as the Astras.

+1

[cryhavoc]

Derby's are obviously soo good, NOONE will take me up on a free 4 pack w me paying the $.42 cents to mail...lol

I'll take them if you still have them

[SuperChris]

I got a hold of some Astras through the never ending PIF thread, after three shaves with them, I can tell they are not for me. They just don't cut my wiskers. It is really crazy, almost like I was shaving without a blade. I even tried dialing up the Slim a few notches and it didn't help. I actually had to switch blades before I was done shaving. So, for me, Derbys are better, but of course YMMV

[glazer1972]

I hope Astra SP are good for me...I just ordered 100.

[brother cavefish]

i jjust tried a derby on my DE89L , i thought it was a perfect shave, i also have Atra sp on my R41, very sharp aggressive, but find no faults with either blade

[brother cavefish]

I happen to like Derbys, I also shave with Dorco St301's. I do have some astras on the way though.

i had no issues with Derby's either, and i am on my first Astra------derby's are very controversial , either one hates them or loves them- i shaved one side and felt like it did not shave anything, but i felt and the stubbs were gone, actually very smooth

[dharasick]

either one hates them or loves them

I hate them. All else being equal, they alone cause irritation all over my face.

[Paddy Pucks]

I found Astras to be a bit sharper and smoother that Derby's as well. The Derby's weren't bad though. Just a little bit of tug. It seemed like I had to force it a bit sometimes to get it going, but at least it didn't irritate my skin.