Happy you like it! I like the lather, but on eome days, I find the smell of 🐑 a bit strong.
Comment on Monday SOTD Thread, November 24th, 2025 (#895)
walden@wetshav.ing 3 days ago
November 24th, 2025
- Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm Synthetic
- Razor: Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
- Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (2)
- Lather: Haslinger - Schafmilch - Soap
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Lyssa - Aftershave
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Stargazer - Aftershave Serum
Wow, nice lather. This was my first time trying Haslinger after hearing about it for years. Thanks @porkbuttsntaters666@sub.wetshaving.social!
Historically I haven't liked Astra Superior Platinum (SP), but this Superior Stainless isn't too bad. A very close shave today.
PorkButtsNTaters666@sub.wetshaving.social 3 days ago
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 days ago
Isn’t the Superior Platinum considered the most popular blade due to its gentleness?
walden@wetshav.ing 3 days ago
I’ve never heard anything said about them other than “they’re the only blades I use”, or when recommending blades to new people “try Astra SP” (followed by not recommending any other blades).
I just checked my old notes, and I actually seemed to like them more than I remember.
The good news is I have some on hand, so I can revisit when I’m finished with this Superior Stainless assuming I don’t get distracted with something else.
gcgallant@sub.wetshaving.social 3 days ago
To me, they are a “good” blade. I prefer the Personna Lab Blue, German Wilkinson Sword, Gillette Nacet, and Feather blades, though. I’ll use a Feather in the Blackbird, so I try to stay away from giving DE advice.