The classic Bic Astor razors offer you a comfortable shave and glide easily over the skin. The manufacturing process includes specific and strictly executed steps to ensure that the blades are produced to top specifications.
The blades start as long strips of steel and go through several stages of processing and quality checks before being packaged.
Features:
Each box contains 5 high-quality stainless steel blades, individually wrapped for better hygiene, so you always have a clean blade whenever you need it.
For even better performance and longer-lasting use, these double-edged blades have a polymer and chrome coating.
BIC has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing a complete range of high-quality men's razors and blades.
Each blade is manufactured in BIC's advanced proprietary factories and undergoes strict visual and automated quality controls. BIC's innovation makes you an expert in shaving.
Specifications
Type
Replacement Blades
Razor Type
Face
with Lubricating Tape
No
Pieces
5 pcs
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Good blade on the 1st time with a 2-part generation, I could say it was a bit harsh with some irritation, the 2nd and 3rd time it becomes softer, it needs another pass, I couldn't say it gives a shave but it's sharp enough
Unmatched cost-quality ratio, as with 10 cents you get a razor from the top 5 brands in terms of how sharp it is on the first shave, while it is the TOP razor regarding its performance on the 2nd & 3rd shave (in fact, my personal experience has been confirmed in official measurements).
Very sharp blades that will give you a smooth and pleasant shave with the proper preparation and respect for the blade, without rushing.
To get the most out of it, you need to add a little moisture to the foam you will apply to your face.
Also, they are Greek!
Maybe one of the worst I have ever used, at first I had a satisfactory feeling until I reached halfway through shaving and started feeling weird. It couldn't handle even a second pass and it made my face wave. Irritation and cutting to the point where it doesn't go. I do not recommend it at all, not even for beginners.
I started with Bic Astor as a beginner in traditional shaving. I had irritations and it concerned me, so I tried other blades like Feather, Perma Sharp, Astra greens, etc. Except for Perma Sharp, which is enjoyable for the first one or two shaves, I ended up going back to Bic. It is more aggressive than Feather, but it is more durable, sharper, and shaves deeply for more shaves (not more than 4 or 5). It requires attention, does not forgive easily, and takes a few shaves for the skin to get used to it, but for me, it's worth it. Beyond that, as others have said, it's a matter of skin and razor.
Everyone's opinion on blades is completely subjective and the skin, hair, and especially the razor are important. Personally, I believe they are among the worst. They are indeed available in all supermarkets and very easy to find, but they do not cut well at all. When you want to start traditional shaving, it is good to get a blade that does not cut too much, but this specific one will pull your hair, irritate your skin, and give you a bad impression of traditional shaving (even though they are considered good for a close shave). When I started using the Gillette razor, which comes with 5 replacement blades, I decided to also try the Astor blades, which had a very good reputation, but they were disappointing when I compared them.
I am a beginner, so maybe my opinion doesn't have much value, but these razor blades are really terrifyingly sharp. The first ones I used were the feather ones, and no matter how many passes I made, I always felt something. I thought that was normal and that it could never be truly smooth, but with these blades, I changed my mind. They leave nothing behind.
I have been using them for many years (and almost exclusively since September 2021). Their price has increased a lot in recent months, but in the end, they are economical because they last for many shaves. They are quite aggressive (much more than Astra green or Gillette platinum) but also very sharp. In the first shave, they require some attention, but afterwards, they are more manageable. With the Edwin Jagger DE89, I can surpass 15 shaves without any pulling or irritation with 2-3 passes, which is impossible with other blades. To avoid sounding excessive, I leave the foam on my face for 2-3 minutes to soften the beard and start with a glycerin pre-shave soap from Papoutsanis. If I don't follow these two steps, all the blades stick, especially in the area below the lips to the chin, which is very tough, even in aggressive razors. With the Muhle R41, after 10-11 shaves, it starts to pull slightly. With a good lather, one blade can last me a month with daily shaving. In conclusion, the pros are: it cuts exceptionally well, lasts incredibly compared to the competition, is relatively cheap (if ordered online because in supermarkets, you can find them for 1.4-1.6€), they are widely available, and finally, they are Greek. The cons are: it is quite aggressive in the first shave if combined with an aggressive razor (Muhle R41, Gillette Fat Boy...) and it doesn't have the finesse of a Feather (which costs 2+ times more and you throw it away after 4-5 shaves). I highly recommend it to those who have tough beards, after all, I almost exclusively use this one (alternatively, I rarely use Gillette Platinum or Astra greens). Once you learn and get used to it, you won't change it. Apart from my personal experience, I provide a link related to razor blades: https://www.cutthroatclub.com/blogs/wet-shaving/top-10-razor-blades-for-double-edge-safety-razors
When I first started using the PX, I tried it and didn't like it at all...but when I gained experience, I realized that it is the most value-for-money blade...it gave me a very close shave without any irritation, just like the yellow one that they say is the same blade...I felt them very similar...yes, I prefer the Nacet and the 7 Superior Platinum, but for their price and performance, I put them together with the yellow ones in my top five.
I think kopteridis.d is very descriptive. Obviously, each person needs a different blade. My case is similar to the gentleman's, with very tough hair and very sensitive skin.
I have been using various razors and foams for 20 years, so I decided to try something new.
My first experience with Feather was disappointing, it cut like a panzer in Stalingrad. I tried Bic Astor and found my solution, it cuts the hair like butter and easily lasts for 4 shaves. I tried Feather again to see if I had done something wrong in the process, but nothing changed.
Bic knows how to make sharp and durable blades. Even in single-use razors, the black BIC ones were the only ones that worked well with my beard.
Bic Astor and Bic Chrome Platinum are exactly the SAME product. The only difference is that Bic Chrome Platinum is intended for sale outside of Greece. I have tried almost everything here for 30 years. I shave, except for my face and head, my body with them {torso, armpits, and groin (men do not shave their legs and arms unless they are athletes)}, once a week or every other week, please! Only when the blade is new, during the first shave, it requires a little attention. It cuts like a diamond, it lasts like tungsten carbide, and it costs pennies. A Greek company that surpasses all competitors. I hope they never compromise their quality. It lasts longer than all the others for over 4 "total" shaves for me, of course, I am not very hairy and my hair is sparse and moderate.
Very good razors if I judge from the previous ones I had. I still have these unfortunately sealed as I received them, because I didn't need to open them to use them, but the close shave is guaranteed (if you know and have the skill to shave).
Very good blades, personally I need to do a second pass to achieve the desired result due to the hardness of my beard. I haven't found any product with a similar result so far. Fully satisfied.
It is a blade that has nothing to envy from the sharpest ones on the market (feather, perma sharp, etc). I mainly use them in mild razors like the King C Gillette - Rockwell 6c (plate 1-2) and the result is an amazing close shave without irritation, easily giving me 4-5 good shaves. For a beginner, it may not be the best choice due to the aggressiveness of the blade...
First of all, something general about the replacement blades. A basic requirement for everyone's evaluation to have weight is - among other things - their experience in traditional shaving, the passes they usually make, and the razor in which the blade is loaded.
In this case, we are talking about one of the oldest blades on the market worldwide, a Greek product (as far as manufacturing is concerned, BIC is now of French interests as far as I know) and widely used in almost every corner of the planet.
For those who know, I dare to call them the poor man's Feather. They require respect (a lot of respect from beginners), but they will reward you with a deep and "effortless" shave.
Their quality does not reach that of the Japanese in any case (there is a possibility of encountering some faulty ones here and there), but the same applies to their price, which is unbeatable for a hundred pack.
Try them and if you don't like them, you have lost 7 euros. Those who are in the hobby have wasted much more on worse purchases...
Really amazing!!! I had doubts about the good reviews due to the low price but I decided to try them. They easily compete with feather and other top brands at 1/5 of the price. Lasts for 4 to 5 good shaves and zero irritations. They truly deserve even more.
Come on, it's terrible, don't buy it. I went and bought it and I'm bruised all over my face and I walk around with pieces of paper in the cuts. I didn't get cut with the other things I bought
One of my favorite razors, clearly. It doesn't forgive much, it requires attention until you learn how to handle it, but nevertheless it offers a very precise shave once you learn how to work with it. It easily lasts for 4-5 shaves (for me), and at this price it is the ultimate value for money. Clearly, just for its history, it is worth trying. I bought it for emotional reasons as well, but it pleasantly surprised me a lot, and now it is in my main rotation.
The ultimate value for money in blades. They are neither the sharpest nor the most gentle, but for this price and with the shaves they provide, it is a must to have them somewhere on the edge of the collection.
When you have such a good Greek product in front of you, I believe you have an obligation to evaluate it. Objectively, but also strictly, in order to help everyone.
I evaluate after 4 blades, from 3 shaves each, on 3 machines.
The blade must fit the face, but ultimately it must also fit the machine.
With the Gillette King C and a Chinese one, I got 3 good shaves for each blade. Without irritations or pulling. I have relatively soft and not very dense facial hair, so I could definitely have another shave.
On the other hand, with the Razorock 6C - 4->3 I struggled. I gave 2 chances to 2 first-use blades, but eventually I saw that the "Razorock - Astor" set doesn't fit. Many irritations and cuts. I should note that with the Green Astra blades, the Razorock fits wonderfully.
In conclusion, it is a very good blade, without pulling, without irritations, and with very good durability. Definitely 3 shaves. Therefore, it is also economical.
In any case, it is worth buying, as it is very easy to fit, especially with some Closed Comb.
A great blade.
I used it with a shavette and I would compare it to the feather. Sharp, didn't leave any irritation and suited my skin well.
Personally, it will be one of the blades that I will buy again.
Good razors. Affordable, Greek, and good. I have tough facial hair and shave every other day. They give me a maximum of 3 or 4 shaves, maybe even more, but I don't keep them for longer because they start to scratch a lot after the 4th shave. Besides, in traditional shaving, the trick is to lather the hair several times with warm water (not hot) before shaving to soften them (I heat water in a large pot), and then use soap and lather the hair with a brush (I use the OMEGA 10049 for many years). I make lather in a bowl with SPLANDIT powdered soap, a Greek soap that is very good. I use the razors with a WILKINSON SWORD butterfly razor or a FEATHER butterfly razor. The razors are good and I highly recommend them. I have been using them for years, although in the past few months I have switched to green Astra razors, which are even better. After 35 years of shaving with razors, I have never cut myself or had any irritations. And always, after shaving, I wipe and dry the razor and the machine with a towel, both to prevent the razor from rusting (although I have never seen any razor rusting as some say), and to prevent the machine from collecting salts from the water. And I always do one pass, never needed a second pass or more.
With the appropriate machine, they make amazing shaves. They cut a lot, even more than the feathers. They require attention, especially with the very aggressive machines. With the Icon Tech, for example, the first hasty shave was a massacre, while with the SLOC, every shave is enjoyable. It gives 6-7 very good shaves (three passes each time). After that, the blade becomes uncomfortable.
I am new to shaving. I started with Feather and I got disappointed! I threw them away and decided to try Astor, which is Greek. Honestly, I didn't expect to have such a good and comfortable shave! No cuts, no irritation on the skin. Of course, we should mention that not all blades are suitable for all skin types and beards. Everyone should search and find what suits them. For me, the issue is closed, I found Astor and that's it.
Very good blade, quite sharp and forgives mistakes on my hard skin. Of course, not every blade is suitable for all skin types. For me, with moderately hard skin and tough facial hair, they are very good and work well, something I did not expect from the humble big ones.
In Greece they are sold as Astor and abroad as Chrome Platinum with chrome and polymer coating. They come in various open comb, closed comb, and slant razors, and with all of them I had an excellent shave. I bought a whole pack of 20 pieces after testing and comparing them with other blades. They are sharp without being aggressive