Astra SP India Vs. Russia - Surprising Performance Gap
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6 ай бұрынIn this captivating video using two Henson shaving Al-13++ safety razor, we delve into the intriguing world of Parker and Gamble Astra SP in India and Russia, uncovering the surprising performance gap between the two. Join us as we compare and contrast the technological advancements, capabilities, and unique features of Astra SP in both countries. Discover the factors that contribute to this unexpected difference and gain valuable insights into the fascinating world of aerospace technology. Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of Astra SP India Vs. Russia. Watch now and expand your knowledge!
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@NickzAndMikz 6 ай бұрын
It’s interesting that geofatboy noted no significant difference, however he has skin in the game as a reseller.
@NickzAndMikz 6 ай бұрын
Also agreed about using the Henson for blade tests. Their precision/consistency really makes sure you’re evaluating the blade vs the razor and blade
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I just call it like I see it. 👍
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Glad you think so too
@TheSilverFX 6 ай бұрын
I thought the same about Geofatboy. I felt a difference just by audio difference on his video. As for OhioShaves, I felt he was fighting his hairs with the blue Henson while he was gliding over them with the other. The neck pass (2nd pass), the blue one made me afraid he would cut himself up.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
It’s was easy to feel the difference. The India blade is sharper and it shows in the video. The close up shots I get don’t lie. Thanks for sharing my friend.
@TheWilkReport 6 ай бұрын
I've had the chance now to use the Indian-made Astra SP blades. The first out of the first tuck might have been a dud, but the second went seven shaves easily with little to no irritation afterward and that was even skipping days between shaves. I started a new blade from the Indian tuck yesterday, and so far so good. I've noticed that the Indian-made Astras aren't quite as smooth as the Russian-made ones, but the difference is small enough that I don't think it really matters in the long run.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@stephenrees1110 6 ай бұрын
I have both russian and Indian Astra blades and I do think the Indian blades are sharper,which I noticed straight away,but found them to be just as smooth.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
Also notice David stated a comparison to Gillette Silver Blue, which is SHARP, and to some people (maybe not everyone) also smooth.
@RSturtleness 6 ай бұрын
Great video. Loved the comparison of the Hensons and blades. Don’t know if it was mic placement, but I could hear a difference between the 2. Hope you and your family have a swell holiday and as always, keep em coming!! BTW- Browns looked awesome yesterday!!!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thank you much. Happy holidays to you and your family as well. The Browns what a great game for Christmas Eve.
@NickzAndMikz 6 ай бұрын
India has a higher pitch, Russia lower, but I can hear more of the aluminum in the Russian
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
@@NickzAndMikz Glad you noticed. Thanks for sharing
@williammurphy1756 6 ай бұрын
Love the comparison shave. Have a great holiday. 👍
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Happy holidays🎄🎁
@TheDokoBG 6 ай бұрын
I just ordered a box of 100x ASP a couple weeks ago, and i got lucky with the Russian Astras and they are very nice.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Nice. Where did you order them from?
@TheDokoBG 6 ай бұрын
Amazon. There are like 2-3 listings. I ordered the one that does not say country of origin and was like a buck more than the others@@OhioShaves
@antona.4572 2 ай бұрын
Yes, you are lucky to still get Russian-made Astras, as they have now moved the production to India, and will probably be using a different steel in manufacturing process there.
@sellitman 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas David. Liked your video. I bought 100 double edged and 100 single edged Perma-sharps last month. They are my go to blade and who knows what they will be when they become made in another country. I also joined as a member. Not the highest level but what I can afford now being retired. Thank you for all the help you bestow on your channel. You've helped me greatly these past few years. A happy and healthy new years. - Kevin
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas as well my friend. Your support for the channel is greatly appreciated. Great Blades
@stefanpuffer 4 ай бұрын
I just bought a Henson and got the free pack of blades using your code. Can't wait to try it.
@OhioShaves 4 ай бұрын
Nice keep us up-to-date and thanks for your support
@Scraws 6 ай бұрын
The India Astras reminded me more along the lines of Shark blades. Didn’t feel as mild, and had more drag and pull for me. It’s not a bad blade, definitely different, but just didn’t work for me. Luckily I still have 500 Russian blades and a few Gillette Platinums. I will revisit the India blades again in the future just to be sure.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@AlitaAvenger 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video and Merry Christmas 🎄 I have also tried them both and in my experience the new Indian blades are slightly sharper, the Russian blades smoother. I like them both actually!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄. Me too
@Sharpeshaver76 6 ай бұрын
Nice blade battle David. Going to grab a couple of Russian Astra blades from Amazon. I per our conversation today I ordered my Yates today.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Awesome. Which plate did you go with?
@Sharpeshaver76 6 ай бұрын
H scalloped. Don't think I'm skilled enough to do the EH yet. When I get it in I will send a photo and I used your code.@@OhioShaves
@darrylfoley9427 6 ай бұрын
this explains a lot ,i got my first safety razor in the fall of 2023 "Henson AL 13" and had heard the astra were a milder blade but just checked the blades and they are the India versions so i just ordered a sample pack and a few 5 packs of other brands today TITAN,, VOSKHOD, SHARK, DERBY, GILLETTE NACET, FEATHER,PERSONNA PLATINUM been working on a lighter touch as i have lopped the tops off a few moles lol. i was a straight razor shaver for a few years till a best man wedding earlobe incident on a hungover morning with a cat weaving through legs wanting to be fed then a sound like ripping a dry popcorn apart then a warm feeling running down my neck, sliced earlobe clean in half and did not even feel it, pinched shut and held while showered and cooked chili for wedding , dressed dabbed dried blood off and off to best man duties and that was the last day with straight razor.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Wow. That’s a hell of a story.
@tomlyons7066 6 ай бұрын
Happy Holidays David! Great comparison, love the blade head to head reviews. Still waiting for your test of one of Gillettes finest Russian blades - WIZAMET. Try it in the Henson vs your current favorite Russian Gillette or your #1 pick the Personna.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I will. Have a lot of new razors to do review’s on
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Happy Holidays 🎄👍
@GluttonforPunishment 5 ай бұрын
Silver Blues and Voskhods are some of my favorite blades. Just got some of the Indian Astras in, and am now looking forward to trying them given you comparing them to those two in category. I'd say my favorite brands are Gillette SB, Gillette Platinum "Swedes", Voskhods, and Personna Lab Blues. Astras were also a favorite, so hopefully the new ones hold up with my other favorites since I've got 100 of them lol
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
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@GluttonforPunishment 5 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves You were definitely right about the Astras being different. I can't call the new ones from India a beginner friendly blade like the Russian Astras. I think Gillette Silver Blue is a good comparison to the new Indian Astras. They're good blades, but not the same ones.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
Thanks brother, they are totally different, but still good and its own right
@MeteCanKarahasan 6 ай бұрын
Gillette Silver Blue example really chimed in with me. It was the easiest beard piercing razor I have experienced.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great blade
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
I do some shaving tasks in a different sequence. I load the blade into a razor before I begin applying the soap onto my face; and then build the lather on my face; then I check the tightness of the razor just before starting the shaving strokes.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
what’s the advantage?
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves Helps to avoid wet or soapy fingers before handling the blade; more of a conceived advantage than a real one, since my fingers are usually dry after the lather on the face is ready.
@kirkbac 6 ай бұрын
Great video🎉
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks brother
@johnnicpon5783 6 ай бұрын
Have you used the Henson aggressive? I have a Henson AL-13 Medium aggression that I really like. But I find that I appreciate a more aggressive shave (I like the blade feel). I am considering the Henson Ti22 aggressive. Any thoughts? Also, have you used the Art of Shaving pre shave oil? I am really enjoying it, especially the bourbon scent.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
It’s not that good of a razor. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Get a totally different razor if you want more blade field.
@Spirit.1994 6 ай бұрын
Would you consider taking the Henson Aggressive (+++) for a spin? Thinking of going with either that or the medium (++). Excellent vid and Happy Holidays!!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Go for the medium. It’s a much better shave
@n1knak 6 ай бұрын
Hi, as a new double edge razor shaver I think you’ll appreciate my tuppence worth. Over the last two months I’ve been using both the medium and aggressive. I purchased the aggressive thinking I would love it and the truth is; all of the things that make the Henson al13 great are lacking in the aggressive model and there is clearly a reason why they don’t list it on their website. The aggressive will give you a damn close shave but it will cause skin irritation in the process. The joy of using a Henson is the need, or lack thereof finding the appropriate angle. With the aggressive you aren’t supposed to shave with the curve of the head as you will irritate your skin, the angle acts as guard so you you don’t cut yourself, instead you have to shave at a higher angle. The medium is a treat to use but definitely isn’t as efficient as the aggressive. I need at least three passes to get me to a point where I’m happy with my results, but hey ho, it doesn’t irritate my skin and give me razor burn. One of the hardest areas to shave is the tash area, and with the medium, I can do it successfully without cuts. To be honest with you, I don’t ever see myself going back to my aggressive one, I think I’d rather master a more traditional DE razor. The bottom line is that the medium is intuitive and lives by its name of being reliable, safe and irritation free. I personally believe that making the switch to a sharper blade could improve my results but I swear by Wilkinson sword blades for the reliability, even though they are medium aggression blade.
@ykm257 6 ай бұрын
I think we were all curious to know the difference so thanks for this. Now I'm glad that I recently bought enough Russian blades to last me a decade😄. And Merry Christmas to you too.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎄 😁.
@bren.r 6 ай бұрын
The feather blade Amazon link in the description isn’t working. All others worked though.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know. I just fixed it. amzn.to/3NIkPP7
@Neil-from-Oz 6 ай бұрын
Fortunately I have 400 Russian Astra Blades and at my age they will out-last me. Thanks for the comparison.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
That’s very fortunate. Might be able to sell those on eBay make a ton of money.😁
@bobmaikowski7332 6 ай бұрын
I found the Astra SP's from India to be more aggressive than the Russian-made, which were smoother. I would further say that the Astras from India were about as aggressive as the Gillette Wilkinson Sword blades made in India, which would make sense, seeing how they are probably made in the same plant. One welcome difference between the Astras made in India vs Russia is that the Astras from India do not have the massive amount of glue wads used in the blade-wrapping process that the Russian-made Astras have!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great observation
@peterroberts1540 6 ай бұрын
I love the Astra and just got 300 Russian blades off Amazon. I also recently tried the Nacet in my new Rockwell t2 stainless steel and they appear to be just as good.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great find
@peterroberts1540 6 ай бұрын
Thanks to your discount I got the Rockwell for over 50% off.
@WallyPankowski-wd8gb 6 ай бұрын
David merry Christmas. What did you mean by join as a member for the Henson giveaway?
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I offer memberships for a small fee to channel now: Membership to Channel: kzfaq.info/love/QDMy9uNKFYP7Ls60Hhh6kwjoin
@xaviseti2579 6 ай бұрын
I just started to shave with safety razor i started using gilete king c and my first shave was great thanks to your help. Just 2 questions How often do you clean your razor? How can i save my used blade ? Thanks😊
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great to hear! You're going to get 2 to 30 shaves out of a D razor blade. Me personally I use a new blade every time but in the comments below responding to your question, you're gonna see a huge difference and how many shave someone gets from a sharper blade than the Astra. If you're not a beginner, I would recommend going with something a little more sharper
@antona.4572 2 ай бұрын
You don't have to disassemble your razor for cleaning after every use, just wash it thoroughly with hot water and leave it at a bath counter to dry before storing it.
@truthofthematter2892 6 ай бұрын
I just shaved today with the new Astra blades, and I felt a bit of irritation. I could hear the difference in the two blades in your test. What blades do you recommend for a Mühle r89, if you want sharp, yet smooth feeling?
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
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@masonh2260 6 ай бұрын
I have used the feather black label blades for a while now but two shaves is the max and they are stupid expensive. I am looking at different blades for a more affordable price. Astra I'm skeptical now maybe I buy some rk blades and give them a go. Great video have a happy holiday and a good new year.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Happy holidays and a fantastic new year to you as well. Check these out they my go to blades: 🇺🇸Personna USA: amzn.to/3HrIAId
@user-ln5ei6bq2h 6 ай бұрын
Personnas as he mentioned are great. The rk blades Henson sells are awesome. Just so you know feathers are what I would call a "premium DE blade", hence the high price compared to other brands. Because of that they are extremely sharp, known by many to be the sharpest brand out there, which is very possible. So going from feather to another brand might be a big downgrade unless you find a good brand. If you find a cheap/bad brand they are going to feel like hell compared to the feathers. I one time used green Derby's, I sware it felt like the paper they came in was thicker than the blade, they were so bad, never again will I get derby blades because of that.
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
Only way to know is to try them! What will be important is how they are for *you* .
@technojet607 6 ай бұрын
Добавлю немного своего опыта, я купил себе второй станок Хэнсон второй ступени агрессивности, там в комплекте были лезвия РК( якобы специально разработаны для Хэнсона), так они оказались полной шляпой (по моему мнению). У меня осталось три лезвия русской астры, я поставил ее после РК, так это небо и земля. Астру оставил, РК не буду пользоваться. Пока бреюсь Фрейзер, т.к. нет русской астры... За обзор вам большое спасибо.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Добро пожаловать
@thisisreallife9026 6 ай бұрын
Dude, what is the camera you are using? The autofocus is so good and fast!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Sony ZV-e1
@cubdukat 6 ай бұрын
I have yet to try the Indian Astras, but Astra in general is my go-to blade if I don't feel like using the yellow Feather blades or the Gillette 7 O'Clocks.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great blades my friend. What razor do you use most?
@blacksterangel 6 ай бұрын
Interesting. I'm new to wet shaving with safety razor so I didn't know that blade could make such a big difference. This might be a silly question but blade longevity aside, if you're using an adjustable razor, can't you just set the razor to a milder setting with sharper blade to get similar result as "normal" setting with milder blade?
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
To a certain extent you can. Trying to find the right razor and blade combination is key to Perfect Shaves. Astra SP's are loved by many
@Wicked-Whiskers 2 ай бұрын
Interesting comparison. Haven't tried Indian blades but must say I fell in love with Treets (from Pakistan) so I guess there is a reasoning in sourced steel just from geographic pov. Higher carbon content would make blade sharper and higher in pitch when shaving, also the sharpening angles in factory due to machines and grinding stones could play the difference as well. So, for SW Asian blades they have my green light 😊
@OhioShaves 2 ай бұрын
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@EricAdamsonMI 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! My only suggestion would be to not track which blade was installed into which handle, and to identify them after completing the test.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
It wouldn't make a difference. I have shaved with the india blades again and I must say I really enjoyed the shave but it is sharper than the russia
@somethingwitty3647 6 ай бұрын
What would you recommend as a mild (or most mild) blade? I just switched back to wet shaving after about 20 years of electric shaving. I've got a Henson mild, been going with poraso white soap (and now their pre shave before that) or the Gillette fusion gel (lathered by brush in a bowl), and using an alum block followed by Nivea aftershave balm. I've been going through a sample variety pack of blades, but i think i need to give the earlier attempts a second chance because I wasn't in a routine yet and wasn't using the Henson right (in my opinion). So far I've found BIC platinum chrome, and personna platinum chrome have been great. Astra platinum and Gillette platinum were both okay. Gillette King was alright. RK wasn't great, but it was also the first one I tried since it can't with the Henson, so i want to give it another go. Wilkinson sword was not good for me. Feather was nice, other than the lack of forgiveness... Ouch. I generally have sensitive skin and am trying to figure out what would be the mildest. FYI, your videos have basically been my education and reintroduction into wet shaving, so thank you for doing them!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your support. Means the world to me. The RK. Blades that came with your Henson are the most mild blades I have ever tried.
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
One day in next few weeks, must try another one or two Astra Green. Only way to know for myself is try. I have no idea which one(ones) would receive. At least I could check the package and look at the details on the blades to identify which I would have.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Good luck
@genxl86 6 ай бұрын
Stocked up a box of 100 astra (rus) right after this video
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
That’s good news. Glad you did
@RonnieYates 6 ай бұрын
Good review. I need to try the India version as Russia was too mild and tuggy
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
It can be in a mild razor. If you like Gillette, silver blues, then you're gonna love the new Astro blades from India. Thanks for your support in 2023. Have a happy new year.
@rodsterpiper1412 6 ай бұрын
I have 300 plus Astra /Russian blades I bought when I started wet shaving. If I cld I wld swap them for Derby Extra. They are smoother but hey I got trade items for the apocalypse.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
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@Junior_Meat 6 ай бұрын
Got a Henson Al13 + and a Rockwell 6c today for Xmas. Was planning on doing a comparison using a personna blade, but now I'm second guessing it and considering a silver blue. I've only been DE shaving for a few months and the last month has been with a Leaf Twig. I suspect the Leaf may have screwed with my technique a bit so I'm thinking I might nic myself with the Rockwell. I'm assuming the Henson will be fine since it's mild and will only cut when at the correct angle, but that Rockwell though...
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
You'll be OK. I'm curious to see which out of the three stands out the most for you
@Junior_Meat 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves The Henson gave an incredibly smooth shave with the Personna blade. Far better than the Twig using the same blade. Will try the Rockwell in the coming days, but I can't imagine it being better than the Henson. Really impressed!
@Junior_Meat 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves The Rockwell with a 3 plate gave a slightly smoother shave than the Henson, but it took more time and care to get there. Both with the Personna blade. I would call it a tie and base the decision upon the amount of time that I have to shave. The Twig is in a distant third. Still a great razor though.
@Kh2456 5 ай бұрын
@@Junior_Meat Rockwell 6S with a 3-plate seemed like double the efficiency compared to the Henson mild. The Henson mild won't even cut my chin/mustache hairs unless I have a brand new Nacet and buff like crazy.
@Junior_Meat 5 ай бұрын
@@Kh2456 Yes, I have to buff quite a bit with the Henson to get the chin smooth. Much less so with the Rockwell, but it still happens. My chin is my most difficult spot. Haven't yet worked out a good technique to smoothly shave it without buffing a bit. Always feel like I'm going to cut the skin. The Leaf Twig is the exception. Least amount of buffing. But the trade off is that it doesn't give me a clean shave. It leaves behind a small amount of stubble no matter how many passes I make. I exchanged it for a Thorn which is on the way. Will see how it performs compared to the Twig.
@tikkaman6555 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review! Very different for sure... However expected, it is so interesting just how different the reviews on the differences are. Everywhere. Completely opposite impressions and conclusions. I guess only time will tell. That being said, I just happen to perform an unexpected and unscientific test myself. I was out of Astras and decided to replenish before Russian stock runs out. Granted, I have not used Astras lately. Got a 100 (delivered from Sweden apparently - took forever). Started shaving. With a somewhat aggressive slant (Astra to tame it a bit). And immediately felt it was not smooth at all as I remember it. But my conclusion in the moment was that it was duller due to tugging a bit too much... Did get a dud? Checked the package, and a seller on Amazon listed Russian but delivered Indian. So yeah... Tried 1 blade so far - time will tell. Not a bad blade at all, just not smooth. At least in my recollection. In a Rockwell w. R3 plate, it was better but still not smooth. Irritation ensued on both. Still a good blade - just completely different from my recollection.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@ivermec-tin666 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the brilliant comparison. The alum block does not lie. The Russian made Astra SP was the first DE blade that I bought in bulk as a new wet shaver. They are very nice blades; budget priced, very smooth, not quite as sharp as I have come to prefer, and unfortunately short lived. I don't get more than three shaves out of these blades. I am particularly interested in how the Russian vs Indian Nacet DE blades compare, as the Russian Nacets are in my top two list of DE blades. Excellent points about the value of a smooth mid agression blade for the newby. I tried a Gillette Silver Blue as a neophyse and it just tore me up. I clearly didn't have the technique or beard mapping down to use a blade that efficient. Someday, I will revisit the Gillette Silver Blue. Which RK blade in particular are you referencing in this video? RK makes at least two variants of their DE blade. And, of course, I wonder what your opinion of the Czech blades branded as Tiger or Tatra Platinum blades is. The stated intention of Tiger/Tatra was to recreate the Astra SP blade that they used to manufacture before P&G moved their manufacture to St. Petersburg a couple of decades ago, but to make is slightly sharper while being just as smooth. IMO, it is practically impossible for the manufacture of a low cost commodity, like a DE blade, to be transplanted to a different facility without the characteristics of that product changing. It has happened with Astra SP's twice now (Czechoslovakia to Russia to India). It happened with Wizamets (Poland to Russia). I assume that it happened with Personna Reds (Israel to Germany). This kind of detailed subjective review by an end user with transparent and clearly communicated preferences is of tremendous benefit to the wet shaving community. Thank you!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Astra SP are a lot of people’s favorite. Great blades. It will be interesting review with the Nacets
@dubsy4835 Ай бұрын
I have been wet shaving for over a year now and think I have tried every blade there is..( several mixed packs)... I also find Tiger blades very good and are my go to blades now.. I had a very bad experience with 3 packs of Astras, which ripped my face to bits..! was a great review tho. Thanks 😂👍🏴
@ivermec-tin666 Ай бұрын
@@dubsy4835 Were those the Astra SP blades in the green tuck, or the SS blades in the blue tuck? How many shaves do you get out of the Tiger platinum blades? The firm that manufactures Tiger Blades in the Czech Republic is the original manufacturer of Astra blades from before P&G acquired that business line and shipped the manufacturing equipment to St. Petersburg. The stated goal of the new Tiger blades was to create a blade very much like the Russian Astra SP's but slightly sharper. They are made on new and modern equipment. This was a giant step for Tiger to take, as their carbon steel blades are made on old equipemnt, and are not intended for wet shaving, but for use by tailors. Tatra and Tiger DE platinum coated razor blades are made in the same factory, and are supposedly identical.
@dubsy4835 Ай бұрын
Thank you for that Ivermec... very informative. My Astras were the green packaged ones. I have read several reports since they left Russia of inconsistencies in manufacture. Whilst they are indeed a very good blade, and if you happen on a good batch, you will love them, but there are, apparently, bad batches out there. Perhaps I was lucky as I was using them constantly until the 'mishap' I still have quite a few and will continue with them every now and again, but I do find Tiger better. Thanks again for your very informative reply.
@ivermec-tin666 Ай бұрын
@@dubsy4835 I was not aware of this QC problem with the new Astra's made in India. Mine were made in Russia. I have never experienced a QC issue with a blade from Russia. Frankly, I would not buy any of these Indian made Astra's if they have this issue. I certainly hope that the newly sourced Nacet's don't have the same quality control problem.
@Phil-S8 6 ай бұрын
I'll watch to support the channel, but the Japanese make the best blades period. Feathers and KAI for the win
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support. I like both of these blades. I like the Kai blades a little better than the feathers. I really like Personna blades. My go to blades for awhile now
@jordanlikesjets 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas. I have the sleeve of indian ones. Good video
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Happy holidays! Let us know what you think when you do
@jordanlikesjets 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves just used it. Im fairly new to using a de razor the only other blade ive used is the wilkinson sword. The razor i used was a (i think its new) black metal wilkinson sword safety razor from amazon canada comes with 10 blades. The indian astra blade had one jagged edge on one of the sides where there is overhang. It felt aggressive. Still getting used to finding angle. Got a few nicks going wtg 2passss+ some buffing but it got the job done fast.
@jordanlikesjets 6 ай бұрын
Took off a heavy stubble btw 5 days of stubble
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
@jordanlikesjets Nice
@descriptiondescriptiondescript 6 ай бұрын
I am not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing... I might have to give the Indian one a try. Thank you for comparing these two.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Sure thing 🎄👍
@kj_32 3 ай бұрын
I ordered a pack of Astras clearly labeled and marketed as 'made in Russia' and they sent me made in India. When I asked what the deal was they replied with this: The factory in Russia has been closed for over two years, Amazon has not corrected the listing. However, the blades from India are superb. I am sure if you try them, you will find them exactly like the ones from Russia were.
@OhioShaves 3 ай бұрын
I would return them. I can say that the new SP blades are still a fantastic blade. They are just not the same. I've shit with both of them multiple times side-by-side and I can tell a big difference. The Astra is closer to a Gillette NACET OR Silver blue now.
@kj_32 3 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves I never had the opportunity to try the Russian version, so perhaps I'll still give the India ones a try on my next shave. A case of not knowing what I am missing kind of thing. 😄 Side note, I got my first Alum block, but found it irritating the first time I used it. Any suggestions? Thinking right now I will reserve it more for nicks rather than a regular use thing.
@OhioShaves 3 ай бұрын
@@kj_32 if it's stings, that's actually a good sign because it's closing the pores on your face and helping to repair your skin. When it just tingles you, you know you got a pretty good shave. When you feel nothing taking the alum block across your face, you just acquired a perfect shave.
@randallpennington5976 13 күн бұрын
I just got a box of Russian blades for around $9 on Amazon!
@OhioShaves 12 күн бұрын
Nice
@razormichl2004 6 ай бұрын
top video👍
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks ✌
@sernani99 5 ай бұрын
I use a Merkur double-edged and I use Astra blades but I didn't know there was India and Russia blades my have the numbers 1 2 3 and 4 on each corner of the blade.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
You have the old blades. The work great
@jonaspete 6 ай бұрын
Im devastated with RK Henson blade .
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Razor blade combination is key
@moonashraf9769 6 ай бұрын
Bravo
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
💈👍
@dan_mer 2 ай бұрын
Good I still have around 170 Russian blades from 2018-2019.
@OhioShaves 2 ай бұрын
👍
@tikrais 5 ай бұрын
Tatra and Tiger blades are made in Czechia, maybe in the same factory as original Astras. What do you think about reviewing them as a replacement for russian Astras if Indian Astras are so different?
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
I think the India blades are great. They're just more aggressive. More like a Gillette silver. Which is a great blade in itself.
@Pazzaideakerala 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to everyone
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎅🎄
@RonVichar 6 ай бұрын
Havent seen you shave for a while with a different blade than personna 😅 ill need to stock up on my fave russian blades before its too late.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
It's a great blade for me
@iansturnbull 6 ай бұрын
I have a Henson mild and the Russian Astra does not work for me. But also I found the RK did not work for me either. So now use Feather.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
It's not my number one pic either in this razor. Have you seen the cost of feather blades? They have doubled in the past year. Crazy.
@BartBuzz 6 ай бұрын
Another case of YMMV. Geofatboy compared them and found no difference. He also did a blind test and didn't know which blade he was using. Fortunately, I have other favorites and don't need to rely on Astra SPs.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
🎄😁
@dragosfrangu 6 ай бұрын
I recommend to test also the russian Gillette Platinum vs chinese Gillette Platinum. For me at least, the only difference I see is in the longevity of the blade. Chinese ones seem to dull quicker.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Good to know. The Chinese got the Gillette platinum.
@mcflotty 6 ай бұрын
Just out of curiosity, do you like the Henson blades at all?
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I think they're great when you're learning or everyday shaving
@kyleashimself 6 ай бұрын
I was wondering why the astra blades seemed different now. I had left them for personnas for a bit. Luckily the ones my wife got me for Christmas are the Russian ones.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Nice
@Lord_Pender 6 ай бұрын
I’m gonna a buy up as many Russian blades as I can now and stockpile…I was wondering about this after you mentioned the India move…
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Smart
@alltherpm 6 ай бұрын
Just buy sharp brand and just enjoy the shave with no worries, love swedish steel
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Nice. What razor do you mostly use?
@antona.4572 12 күн бұрын
@OhioShaves just an update on the durability testing: I was able to get a total of 34 (thirty four) descent-quality shaves out of my single Russian-made green Astra blade before it finally started to dull down and tugging on my hair instead of cutting them. Thirty four times is how long the blade lasted - not bad, considering I have a thick and coarse stubble, don't you agree? I challenge you to put your Indian-made version of that blade to the same durability test, and let me know how many shaves you can get out of it, in order to complete the experiment?
@OhioShaves 12 күн бұрын
That's fantastic. I shave once or twice with a razor blade and then throw it away.
@antona.4572 12 күн бұрын
@@OhioShaves IMHO, that's a waste of a good blade, but I guess that's your call. But in that case, your testing was kind of incomplete, IMHO, as any descent quality blade can shave well for the first couple of shaves, so this doesn't tell us much.
@Stubblemeetssteel 6 ай бұрын
I didn’t know there was 2 flavors on these Astra green. I’m going to check to see what I have as I don’t care for them.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Hopefully the old ones
@Pazzaideakerala 6 ай бұрын
Btw indian we use sharp blades cauz we don't go against the grain only 2 pass with the grain so naturally we need a sharp blade
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
👍
@danielalcantar8047 5 ай бұрын
Can you try the feather blades in a Henson
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
Done. Watch my Henson
@danielalcantar8047 5 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves any chance you can link me? I figure you have a lot of Henson videos.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
I probably have 40 videos in my homepage listed under Henson shaving@@danielalcantar8047
@moka8697 4 ай бұрын
Hatte bisher Personna und die 7oclock Green als Favoriten, seit 3 Tagen eine indische Astra drin und die ist tatsächlich auch schärfer als die 7oclock. Könnte meine Lieblingsklingen werden, die russischen sind nicht mehr zu bekommen, schade. Schöner Vergleich, die Differenz war sogar hörbar.
@OhioShaves 4 ай бұрын
Danke für das Teilen. Auch der neue Astra SP gefällt mir mittlerweile besser.
@user-ln5ei6bq2h 6 ай бұрын
When are you dojng the giveaway for the razor? And what are the requirements to enter? Just enter your group?
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
All members are automatically entered: Membership to Channel: kzfaq.info/love/QDMy9uNKFYP7Ls60Hhh6kwjoin
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I have monthly giveaways for members
@Kenoji8 6 ай бұрын
I figured there would be some type of difference between the blades. Also, I don't know if you've ever tried Ariana & Evans soaps before, but they are some of the best soaps that I've used in terms of scents, performance, and overall comfortability. I own about four of them and have tried about maybe eight, lololololol. All so amazing, I swear.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great soaps and aftershaves. I just started using them and I am really happy I did. Highly recommend them as well
@Kenoji8 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves -- Cuban Highball (Mojito Scent), Kaizen, and Vida After Dark are some of my favorites from the house, so far. Excellent scents, excellent performance.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thank you much
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for saying this. Ariana & Evans is soap I planned on but not yet bought. I have wondered how they are for shaves but I go through my soaps so so slowly.
@Kenoji8 6 ай бұрын
@@10floz30minutes -- I have tried a few soap brands: Catie's Bubbles, Master Soap Creations, Gentleman's Nod, Seaforth! by Spearhead Shaving Company, Razor Emporium, West Coast Shaving, Stirling Soaps, Zingari Man, and artisan soaps from Van Yulay. Among ALL of those (and possibly others through sampling), I basically have put Ariana & Evans either close to #1 or AT LEAST in my "Top 5" brands for shave soaps...but this is personal preference. But it is based on the soap. I recommend going to places like Maggard Razors or The Razor Company and try soap samples first (if they are available) just to see if you'll like the soaps first. Like with any soap or fragrance, "Your Mileage May Vary."
@bogdanadzic9305 6 ай бұрын
Astra always nicks me lil bit with r41 gillete paltinum nacet gsb and permasharp could never
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
You may like the new ones then. All the blades you like are my favorites as well
@dragosfrangu 6 ай бұрын
Now that you mentioned it, yes, it seems that the indian Astra is a little sharper and less smoother than the russian variant. IMHO the indian Astra is still a good choice, but should be under another brand. In the end, if you change the product, you should change also the brand - can't call it the same!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I'm with you there, my friend
@plummulp4076 5 ай бұрын
Kupio sam 100 ostrica Astra iz Rusije, nedavno. Indijske jos nisam probao. Sa ruskim ostricama nije bilo greske na mom Merkur 34c i Rockwell 6c. Pozdrav iz Srbije.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
Oštrice ruske proizvodnje su one u koje sam se zaljubio kad sam se prvi put počeo brijati sigurnosnom britvicom. One indijske proizvodnje nisu loše. Samo su puno oštrije od originalnih oštrica. Hvala na dijeljenju.
@CraigRasmussen1 4 ай бұрын
Out of the 5 blades that I use….Feather…Wizamet…Nacet….Astra SP…and Voskhod….4 of them come from Russia. This is from a country where their submarines keep sinking…their missiles can’t get out of their kennels….their planes have a tendency to fall out of the air….and their tanks are trash. And yet….those Russians can make the shit out of razor blades. P&G must have one hell of a quality control team in those factories.
@OhioShaves 4 ай бұрын
💈👍
@antona.4572 2 ай бұрын
I've been shaving with the same Russian-made Astra blade for 15th time already, and it still shaves like new. I'm already curious, how many more shaves will it last before it finally gets blunt.
@OhioShaves 2 ай бұрын
Very nice👍
@antona.4572 2 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves any feedback about a durability of Indian-made green Astra blades so far? How many shaves can they typically last, before getting blunt and starting tagging on the hair?
@OhioShaves 2 ай бұрын
@@antona.4572 that's a very subjective question. It's going to vary from person to person.
@antona.4572 2 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves true, as it depends on such factors as a thickness and hardness of person's stubble, type of razor the blade is being used with, type and quality of shaving cream, etc. However, the quality of razor's steel is an important factor, so there should be such thing as an average number of shaves a blade can last.
@antona.4572 2 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves ok, let me rephrase the question: how many shaves approximately were you able to get out of Indian-made Astra blade versus Russian one, before it started getting dull and tugging on your hair?
@scimitar8000 6 ай бұрын
What would you recommend for a good mild blade. The rk blades that came with my Henson were really bad for me.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Derby blades. I would get a variety pack from Amazon so you can try different blades
@scimitar8000 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves what Derby blade would you recommend for sensitive skin?
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
@@scimitar8000 amzn.to/3Ho5DUK
@GluttonforPunishment 5 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves Derby? I'm surprised. Derby is the worst blade I've ever used. Only blade I consider unusable on my skin. Tons of dragging that led to irritation. Blade choice really is an individual thing.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
Are you referring to the platinum. I just gave 100 blades away to a friend of mine and a leaf razor. I didn’t screw that all up. I got a lot of free blades and I didn’t want her to have to worry about snapping blades. And I’ve never even shipped that blade, I just wanted to give away some free stuff to a friend of mine
@ivanfrangugic8355 3 ай бұрын
does it feell like gilette platium?
@OhioShaves 3 ай бұрын
More like a silver blue
@beyondthe90 6 ай бұрын
Maybe it's just me, but to me as long as the blade performs, even if feels aggressive I'm fine with it. From the look of the shave I think I'd be perfectly okay with either the Russian or Indian Astra. Granted I'm the one who uses Shark, Lord and Derby Platinum's, Dorco Prime's and ST301s primarily because I know I can get them at an affordable price and get 3 shaves out of them. At an average cost of 2 cents a shave per blade that is just fine for me. The RK blades to me are pure trash. I can't get through 1 shave on my every other day shave without my skin wanting to sue for non support. I've used 5 blade from different tucks to make sure it wasn't just a bad pack and never found a good one. After the 5th random blade in the box I tossed the rest. Then again as I now say, a razor and or blade for thee may not be for me. Merry Christmas to you. Again, thanks for the new company I've added to my wet shaving bookmarks.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and your support
@Vinline1995 6 ай бұрын
I'm probably going to hoard some Nacets after hearing this. They are already out of stock on some places
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Good to know. Thanks for sharing that.
@CarolinaCheif 6 ай бұрын
Which blades are next
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Which one would you like to see next?
@CarolinaCheif 6 ай бұрын
Maybe Wizamet. Which is the “new Polsilver”, Wizamet or Permasharp?
@sheldonlegend 6 ай бұрын
My face hated the Russian astras. Not sharp enough and left my face so red. I gave away my astras. Curious about the India, maybe a sample pack will come out on Amazon.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
💈👍
@bogdanadzic9305 6 ай бұрын
Astra blades are mid try ss astra
@samhillanbrand6291 6 ай бұрын
I bought enough Russian blades from various makers from Razor Emporium and Shave Nation in November to last me for years. I didn't want any regrets and always have the fear I am missing out. Not this time😂
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great choice. Thanks for becoming a member. Greatly appreciated my friend.
@samhillanbrand6291 6 ай бұрын
I love the comparison. You should do one of these each time you can get a hold of Indian versions of the old Russian ones. You probably have already thought of that😊
@talega1 6 ай бұрын
Interesting result......now brake them and use a Thorn...... Thing is: Henson is not good for your length of stubble.....it chokes....on the first pass in the rusky side you did 5 passes on the same spots to get the "1st" pass......... You can try a Fatip OC, Muhle R41 and really do one pass and most is gone......and then a one pass second and be done. I have the Henson +++ and it's only good for 1-2day growth..... Happy Kwanzaa
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I don’t shave that way. With sensitive skin I can’t go to aggressive without getting razor burn
@talega1 6 ай бұрын
I am the other way, just a sharp blade in an efficient razor and one pass with and one against..... multiple short strokes will set me on fire..... Cheers@@OhioShaves
@JasonScottCarter 6 ай бұрын
The RK blades that come with the Henson are not for me. Would be interested in trying these blades in mine
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
They are too gentle for me as well
@moonashraf9769 6 ай бұрын
All the blades that are made from India (RK, GW Sword Saloon, etc.) are significantly less sharper and lasting than Russian ones (Gillette, Astra, etc.). I think they should have shifted the factory back to the Czech Republic for better quality.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
💈👍
@clemmc37 6 ай бұрын
I've never understood the popularity of the Astra SP blades, I'd take a Personna blade any day over the Astra's. Far more superior blade in my opinion. Maybe that's just on my skin since we all have different skin. Great video and review as always.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Me too
@user-ln5ei6bq2h 6 ай бұрын
I'm with you on this one. I have always used dorco prime platinums but I recently decided to see what the big deal was with feathers and other "premium DE" brands and also astras, and Gillette 7 o clock yellow & green boxes. Overall I think it was about 8 different types of blades I bought to try, while I don't even think I've gotten through all of them cause I want to try them thoroughly on both my safety razor and straight edge, I did try the astras and all the premium brands at least once. And from that I can say the astras absolutely sucked compared to all 3 premium brands I purchased, by far the worst blade I've tried recently. The premium blades are all double to triple the price of all the other brands but honestly from the few that I've used the extra money spent is well worth it in my opinion. I'm loving feathers, Bolzanos, and the wizamet super iridiums. All 3 are great quality blades super sharp. For non premium blades, the rk blades that Henson sells are phenomenal from what I've tried so far, far better than Astra.
@clemmc37 6 ай бұрын
@@user-ln5ei6bq2h Try some Personna Reds, platinums, and med prep blades. You’ll be glad you did.
@aksagr5855 6 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Same to you! My friend. Tomorrow's gonna be a great night
@Scotty_in_Ohio 6 ай бұрын
Now I'm going to have to hoard / save my Russian Astras....
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I would if they are your favorite
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
You do not need to feel that way. You can find alternative blades.
@curmudgeonextraordinaire1884 5 ай бұрын
I can’t use the Russian Astras, cut the hell out of my face. Tried them on several occasions.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
Me too using a mild razor with more that 3 days of growth
@spanishfly7709 4 ай бұрын
Don’t say a word! Loop the shaving for an hour and call it ASMR
@OhioShaves 4 ай бұрын
Great suggestion. Do you think that would work?
@spanishfly7709 4 ай бұрын
Yup but you would have to make a few different sounds like slow short strokes some longer strokes opening up the little box the razor blades are in the little wrapper crinkle it up there’s a channel that does hair cut and shave ASMR it gets about 125k-250k views a video I’ll look it up and send you a link.
@TheSilverFX 6 ай бұрын
I'm glad the Indian blade is more aggressive since they discontinued the Russian ones (closing the factory). I might FINALLY get my hands on them; I was refusing to buy Russian blades because of the recent Russo-Ukrainian conflict (just a matter of personal principles).
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I can understand that. I bought 100 pack two years ago.
@TheSilverFX 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShaves so far I have tried a few blades: KC Gillette (the ones available at Walmart), Wilkinson Sword, Derby Premium and Shark I went through the Derby 100 pack within a year I think (shaving 3 times a week, 1 blade per shave (always throwing them away). I bought the Shark recently but I noticed I got the wrong variation; the one I have doesn't offer the same shaving quality as those I received free with a razor) KCG and WS are good backups, but doesn't give me the shave I'm looking for. I'm still experimenting since I only started wet shaving a year and a half ago and I'm still trying to find my favorite razor as well as blades. Atm I really like the Viking Chieftain Odin because I don't get any cuts (unlike my Parker 97R) but I'm still convinced I could find a better one. For the blades, Indian Astra are probably my next try
@robertross8565 6 ай бұрын
I just bought 200 Gillette Platinum blades made in Russia.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Good buy.
@robertross8565 6 ай бұрын
My total Gillette Platinum blades,including the ones I just bought, will last over 6 years.
@GreenthumbsGarden 5 ай бұрын
What the hell is that goo all about man, I noticed this too. I bought a pack of Asta and I popped my first one open the other day and it had a blob on it 😑 tried to wipe it off best I could, but yeah, not a fan of that myself.
@OhioShaves 5 ай бұрын
Some say it's for packaging so it doesn't thaw the blade. But there are manufacturers out there that don't use the glue. I've talked to a few engineers, and they agree that the glue can misalign razors, and create a different angle of attack for cutting the hair on your face.
@carfusz 6 ай бұрын
I'm American I like to buy American but Russia has some of the best blades out there
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
💯. They did have some of the best blades out there.
@jonaspete 6 ай бұрын
I'm the America.
@10floz30minutes 6 ай бұрын
You *can* find alternatives which are just as good.
@carfusz 6 ай бұрын
@@10floz30minutes I'm interested in your recommendations
@ivermec-tin666 Ай бұрын
I am of the impression that the manufacture of DE razor blades in St. Petersburg is winding down. That industry could not function through the economic embargoe of Russia due to the proxy way in Ukraine.
@Thunder97629 Ай бұрын
Meaning the steel that india use is of higher carbon much sharper and stronger so that’s why it is not so smooth as the russian blade,
@OhioShaves Ай бұрын
possible but it should just come down to the grind
@RSturtleness 6 ай бұрын
#ohioshaves
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
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@burhanbudak6041 6 ай бұрын
I don't get it, why can't Gillette move the production of the country of origin. Astra is Czechia, PermaSharp is Turkey, Gillette Platinum is France
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
Great point
@vrichtigu 4 ай бұрын
I'll write it again. Astra is an old Czech brand. P&G bought it and put it in Russia in '04 with the technology. Czech blades s.r.o. (Jevíčko) still exists and they make other brands they had in the past. TIGER (very popular in africa), TATRA and SOLOL (africa too). Stainless steel, carbon and three hole also. The Russians did not invent Astra.
@OhioShaves 4 ай бұрын
No one said Russia invented them
@robertross8565 6 ай бұрын
The only way to do a fair comparison is to do it blind. You should not know in advance of shaving which blade is which. Geofatboy did a blind comparison and found no difference. I’ll go with Geofatboy results.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
A blind test would not matter. The blades are totally different. One is sharper than the other. He has skin in the game and I do not
@robertross8565 6 ай бұрын
@@OhioShavesGood point. Do it again blind to see if you get the same results. Use a new blade in both razors. If you still get the same result then I’ll buy into your conclusion that the Russian blade is sharper than the Indian blade.
@robertross8565 6 ай бұрын
We all have subconscious biases. A blind test will help to eliminate that.
@robertross8565 6 ай бұрын
In the end, it is nice to know. I gave away all my Russian made Astra blades. I now prefer Gillette Platinum.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
One is sharper than the other
@apurbamazumdar968 6 ай бұрын
Do the same test changing hands - probably the Russian will feel a bit more aggressive.
@OhioShaves 6 ай бұрын
I did another shave yesterday with the same results
@ya00007 16 күн бұрын
isn't sharper the better?
@OhioShaves 16 күн бұрын
you still need a smooth shaving blade
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