Reddit reviews Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - 30 Ct

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I've mentioned this setup at some point here, but now with pictures! I'm sick and working from home today, so I need something to get my mind off of this grant writing.

Shave:

• Lord L6, Astra SP blades. Razor is $9 on amazon. Blades are 20 cents a pop if bought in small batches, or 10 cents a pop if bought in larger quantities. each blade lasts me 2-3 shaves.
  
• Arko (less than 5 bucks for a 2-pack).
  
• Razorock alum $7
  
• Ecotools makeup brush - cheap, synthetic 2-pack from amazon
  
  Probably one of the cheapest full shave kits you can buy. The single Arko stick has lasted me 2 years so far, and I anticipate it will last another 3-4 until it becomes a mushy pile. Arko works really well with the extremely hard water we get in southern california.
  
  I only shave 2-3 times a week, and lathering straight onto the face reduces the amount of soap wasted. First thing I would upgrade is the brush, followed by a search for an aftershave after the alum.
  
  I would highly recommend the Lord. Some people seem to have longevity issues with the aluminum handle screwing into the heavier-metal head, but as long as you don't force it you won't strip the threads. Supposed to shave like a Merkur for a fraction of the cost.
  
  Coffee:
  
  
• Aeropress (inverted)
  
• Porlex mini grinder
  
• Burundi beans, lighter roast.
  
  Not my favorite roast, but probably my favorite extraction process (I also own turkish coffee, french press, moka pot, vacuum pot/siphon). Inverted, it acts like a french press with a paper filter. Of course, it also means you have a foot-tall precarious boiling-water hazard, which has been an issue some drowsy mornings.

Razor blades

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tie, cufflinks, and pocketsquare combo

thanks for the contest ^_^

Razor blades and a keychain.

I don't buy much...

I was ultimately going for the smooth feeling. I will experiment with different blades, as well as, different number of passes.

Is there a noticeable difference between the different types of each brand?

Gillette Super Platinum, Gillette SharpEdge, and Gillette Super Stainless

Astra Superior Stainless and Astra Superior Platinum