Astra Razor Blades, Pack of 100, Green, 1-Count, 100.0 Count (Pack of 1)

these are excellent blades as they stay sharp and give a smooth, close shave

Decided to go clean-shaven again at the start of COVID-19 lockdown after having a full beard since 1986. Used plastic multi-blades for a couple of months but wasn't happy with the results. They just didn't give me the quality shave I could remember from a safety razor and there were areas that I couldn't shave properly due to the huge head needed for all those multi blades. I used to use a traditional safety razor so decided to go back to one to compare. Read a few reviews for blades and went with the Astra. A touch more expensive than Derby but slightly better reviews and much better value than the other well known commercial brands. Really pleased with the result. A good close shave which has generally taken two passes. I am still re-learning the safety razor technique but in time I feel I will be even happier in going back to double edge razor blades and a safety razor, as opposed to plastic disposables and multi blade rubbish. I have also just bought a 'shavette' type straight razor which I will be using these blades in and it will be interesting to see how they perform in comparison. These blades completely outperform the multi-bladed disposables and are far better value for money in the long term. After such a long time since using a safety razor I was expecting one or two cuts or nicks,however that has not been an issue with these blades and I have not had any. In short, good value, a close shave and quite safe to use (as far as razor blades can be) compared to disposables, provided the correct preparation is made of your skin before you start running a blade over it.

I was lucky, I found Astra when new to D.E. shaving some 5 years ago, they were recommended to me by numerous people as "Astra, green packet, NOT the blue packet" (yes there is a massive difference).This brand & type, made me look again at the other shavers I'd used & dismissed as not good enough, (three in total) having latterly used the green astra in all of the razors I now had far more confidence in my shave, my potential for clean up (cuts & the application of the styptic pencil)...& 3 good razors (one I made my travel razor with a short handle).At time of purchase these worked out at 8 pence per blade (100 bought) this topped me up as I get 4 or 5 shaves per blade, ..you may be different, but please remember there are 4 edges per razor blade insert (labelled so that you can change around when it starts feeling scratchy & less capable).Therefore from an 8p blade (at time of purchase) I get 16 -20 shaves before unwrapping a new blade & recycling the old one.Help your skin by purchasing a good shaving cream (proraso in a tube, ..again offers value for money like these blades) & a cheap shaving brush.My shave time is typically less than 5 minutes, who says these are "faffy & time consuming"!? (2 passes).100 is a lot of blades & a lot of shaves, ..I recommend you buy / beg or borrow one pack first before trying out other brands & sharpness intensities.

I have a Rockwell 6C razor - I love it. The Rockwell blades are great too but, to save money, I bought these Astras. They do the job fine. They are not quite as sharp as the Rockwell's but still give an excellent shave. For the money they are better value. If I win the lottery maybe I'll go to more expensive blades. Until then these Astras do a good job.Great value.

After reading some reviews where people said they were cut to pieces, I was hesitant to buy these as I have sensitive skin.I’ve recently started using my safety razor again to be more eco friendly and had been using a blade (think sword) but I usually had nicks/cuts afterwards.On opening these Astra blades, I noticed numbers 1,2,3 and 4 at the edge so useful if you want to keep using one edge for a while before changing to the other one (and flipping over if you want to?).I thought it felt a little flimsy but tried it and it gave a good, close shave without cutting me. Result! I’ve used the same blade for 3 weeks (dry it after each shave) and then decided to put a new previous sword blade in today.With the brand new, different (sword) blade, I’ve got two nicks. I’ll have to use the sword blades until they’re gone but they’re £5 for 10, very poor value compared to Astra.I’ll be an Astra user from now on.

I’ve been shaving with a safety razor for about ten years now and have tried several blades. My favourites have always been Feather Razor Blades . . . until now.I wasn’t expecting much from these, especially considering how inexpensive they were but I was pleasantly surprised by just how good they are. The blades are thinner and more flexible than others I’ve used and I think this is, ironically, their strength. I use them in a Bambaw safety razor and it’s a great combination. I’ve suffered no nicks or cuts since using these Astra razors and I’m getting two shaves from each blade. I only ever got one good shave from Feathers. When you compare the price it’s even better. With Feather blades it worked out at 30p per shave, with Astra blades, it’s around 4p per shave!So, great blades, great price! Highly recommended.