Astra blade fans

I tried an Astra SP for the first time on Saturday. I used it with my old tech and it was ok, but not a patch on my usual Gillette yellows. I tried it again today in my 25c and it was no better. It left a little irritation on my neck, but an acceptable shave everywhere else. I'm slowly talking my son in law round to binning the cartridges and giving de shaving a go, so I'll pass them on for him to try.
 
Hey guys

Just joined. id like to know your thoughts on Astra blades. I have tried many different brands and find that Astra blades always gives me a far more superior shave. No irritation, no razor burn, no niks no cuts....daily shaves!
Just a smooth perfect shave...
Yes the second best blade, best by far is Gillette Silver Blue. Smoother comfortable close shave after 2 passes
 
I just shaved with an Astra blade ;)

Astra were my first found favourite blade after trying a few. I started with Feather blades which are pretty good but for a beginner not so much. At the time lots of people recommended the personna red or the blue, etc. .. that didn't work for me. Then the Astra made an impact on my shaves.... good shaves, reasonably smooth, and a few other adjectives.
They are currently my 3rd or 4th favourites, behind Perma Sharp, Voskhood and maybe Silver Blue.
 
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You mean no branding at all on the blades? That is strange.
Just took delivery of four packs of Astra blades. Just unwrapped a pack now and noticed there is no etching or logos on one side of the blade. I'm sure that this has been brought up before but I have searched and can't find anything. Not sure whether to use them now as a little concerned they may be counterfeit

One on the left is genuine, one on the right is what has been delivered

Edit - seller assures me they are genuine 2016 stock

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Just took delivery of four packs of Astra blades. Just unwrapped a pack now and noticed there is no etching or logos on one side of the blade. I'm sure that this has been brought up before but I have searched and can't find anything. Not sure whether to use them now as a little concerned they may be counterfeit

One on the left is genuine, one on the right is what has been delivered

Edit - seller assures me they are genuine 2016 stock

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Only one way to find out......shave off! :)
 
Reasonably sure they are genuine, have read somewhere that p&g have changed to laser etching Astra blades.
In the same discussion it was said that the blade character has changed significantly.
 
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