Super Iridiums

**sucuri** · 04-05-2009, 04:34 PM

These are available through an english retailer that has been banned from the boards. They are 31 UK Pounds for 250 blades. I got these last week from Paul. These are awesome blades that are not available anymore but Paul seems to have found a source.

**Darjeeling Express** · 04-05-2009, 05:22 PM

Very interesting. Lets hear more about them.

**sucuri** · 04-05-2009, 05:59 PM

I would say this is probably the best performing blade I have used other than the old (very old) wilkinson (english made) light brigade blades that I have.

These displaced the Yellow Russian 7'Oclocks for me. Same sharpness but seem smoother.

**rbaloha** · 04-06-2009, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by sucuri

I would say this is probably the best performing blade I have used other than the old (very old) wilkinson (english made) light brigade blades that I have.

These displaced the Yellow Russian 7'Oclocks for me. Same sharpness but seem smoother.

Can you provide some hints as to how to contact this vendor?

**mmack66** · 04-06-2009, 10:51 AM

Umm, we cannot.

**Bobtrumpet** · 04-06-2009, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by rbaloha

Can you provide some hints as to how to contact this vendor?

Check Mantic59's blog: http://mantic59.blogspot.com/

**rbaloha** · 04-06-2009, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bobtrumpet

Check Mantic59's blog: http://mantic59.blogspot.com/

Thanks. Unable to locate. Any other ideas?

**biomesh** · 04-06-2009, 01:24 PM

You might want to check out the shopping sections of other shaving forums. If the only thing you are doing is searching B&B you aren't going to find much, if anything.

**sucuri** · 04-06-2009, 03:06 PM

check the shopping section for the other shaving forum SMF and you will find a post on how to get the super iridiums. There was a limited quantity and the retailer is closed for a week so dont know if he is sold out. He also had the italian bolzano blades

**rbaloha** · 04-06-2009, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by sucuri

check the shopping section for the other shaving forum SMF and you will find a post on how to get the super iridiums. There was a limited quantity and the retailer is closed for a week so dont know if he is sold out. He also had the italian bolzano blades

Thanks. You are correct. Despite the closure the vendor is still accepting orders for the Iridiums.

Are Iridiums similar to the Astras?

**sucuri** · 04-06-2009, 06:46 PM

iridium's are much better

**Stubblefield** · 04-11-2009, 12:46 AM

According to one of Squires reviews on SMF, they are very close (in terms of construction and grind) to the Gillette yellows, and come from the same factory.

**erudolph** · 04-11-2009, 08:31 AM

Hi Sucuri.... I have a couple questions about these Iridium blades. 1) I see in a later thread that you're selling them. Is this because you didn't like them and, if you don't like them, can you say why? 2) Do they have the big glue spots on them, like Astras and 7 O'Clocks? Thanks for any info...

**L. Martino** · 04-11-2009, 08:44 AM

Hiya,

I found these blades to be excellent, and was lucky enough to purchase the last 60 Paul had in stock a while ago. He recently made them available again after 5-6 months of no one having em for sale. Yeah, more than a few people were upset that no vendors could get these anymore. Heh, I'd been rationing mine in the meantime.

I felt the Iridium blades to be similar to the Gillette SharpEdge (yellow).......as sharp and yet as forgiving. Longevity is good as well. Very much worth trying one of these if you can navigate to the site.

Hope that helps,
Martin

**Brodirt** · 04-11-2009, 08:46 AM

Based on this thread I just ordered some, along with the Bolzanos. I had been looking for the Bolzanos for some time. I cant wait to give them both a try.

**sucuri** · 04-11-2009, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by erudolph

Hi Sucuri.... I have a couple questions about these Iridium blades. 1) I see in a later thread that you're selling them. Is this because you didn't like them and, if you don't like them, can you say why? 2) Do they have the big glue spots on them, like Astras and 7 O'Clocks? Thanks for any info...

I like the blades a lot...the glue spots bother me little not too much. I have some extra that ideally I am trying to trade for the blade I like best (light brigade wilkinsons)

**sucuri** · 04-11-2009, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Brodirt

Based on this thread I just ordered some, along with the Bolzanos. I had been looking for the Bolzanos for some time. I cant wait to give them both a try.

the bolzanos are good but not as good as the iridiums. Also they are not made in italy but in a german plant

**Brodirt** · 04-11-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by sucuri

the bolzanos are good but not as good as the iridiums. Also they are not made in italy but in a german plant

Its an Italian thing for me...while I am far from Italian, I am an Italophile and have been looking for these blades to fill out an all Italian shave.

**Teiste** · 04-11-2009, 07:27 PM

Iridiun¡m are great blades and kind of cheap here where I live.Beats the Wilkison or the Astras really easily.Good polish stuff!

**rm71** · 04-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Brodirt

Based on this thread I just ordered some, along with the Bolzanos. I had been looking for the Bolzanos for some time. I cant wait to give them both a try.

Could you please post the link?