Hey all.

I had my routine down to the point taking it for granted. I had settled into brush and bar soap ( mostly Irish spring) using persona USA made blades.

It was comfortable for me, blades lasted about a week each, no nicks or cuts for years now.

I went to reorder the blades and they were now 2x what I last paid.

I ordered a box of Indian made astra blades and it was like I was new at shaving again. They only last a shave or 2 with water.

Does anyone have a hidden gem cheap blade?

I have made the astra work for me using an alcohol gel instead of soap but I wasn’t looking to be that hard on my skin daily.

Does anyone here have a good shave with astra blades? What’s your routine?

  • buttmasterflex@piefed.socialEnglish
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    1 day ago

    I honestly don’t know how cheap they are now, but I bought a 100 pack of Derby Extra in June 2021 and still have a bunch. They give a smooth, close shave and seem to last a while. I also haven’t fully shaved in a couple years, so that’s why I have so many left.