Super Iridium Blades

Ladies and gentlemen:

Do you have knowledge on the status of the Super Iridium blades? I have heard 37 different stories about why the blades are scarce. Suddenly no one has them. I take that back: I saw somewhere on eBay a 100 count for some $55. Oh, please, that's absurd. Talk about gouging.

These are excellent blades, a notch below the Feather, I would say. I am down to my last two Super Iridium blades, although I will never pay an absurd amount of money to get them, even if they were gold plated — which would make them a lousy shave, probably. Anyway, it's good to know what's going on. Thanks.

Regards,

Obie

I've not heard of them Obie, but I wish you luck on your search! :)

Hello, Stuart:

The Super Iridium blades, as I understand, are made in Russia by the same manufacturer that makes other quality blades. I don't know that much about their production, or who makes them — a subsidiary of Proctor and Gamble, I don't know — but they are good blades. As I noted in my initial post, I put them a notch below the Feather in overall quality and sharpness. I am sure one of our experts will come up with some good answers.

By the way, my friend, have a pint for me in London.

Regards,

Obie

West Coast Shaving lists them as 100 blades for around $34.00.

I thought they were made by Gillette in Russia.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

West Coast Shaving lists them as 100 blades for around $34.00.

I thought they were made by Gillette in Russia.

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Hello, thebigspendur:

Yes, West Coast Shaving lists them for $34.00, which I think is reasonable, but they are out of stock and not sure if they will receive a new supply, unless I misunderstand them. This is as of yesterday, when I checked the West Coast Shaving site.

I believe Gillette makes them, yes. Isn't Gillette owned by Proctor and Gamble? I think it is. Maybe? I don't who owns whom anymore.

Regards,

Obie

Beware the Chinese Knock-off Iridiums recently sold on ebay.


How to spot a fake Iridium Super Extra Stainless. - Badger & Blade

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Originally Posted by aroliver59

Beware the Chinese Knock-off Iridiums recently sold on ebay.

How to spot a fake Iridium Super Extra Stainless. - Badger & Blade

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Hello, Alan:

Yes, yes, absolutely. I have come across several comments warning of that inevitable reality. Thanks for bringing it up again.

Regards,

Obie

obie,

i have read somewhere that they are no longer in production.. i am down to 6 blades.. want em?


victor.

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Originally Posted by vthomlinson

obie,

i have read somewhere that they are no longer in production.. i am down to 6 blades.. want em? victor.

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Hello, Victor:

Aha! that's the problem. They are no longer in production? That makes sense.

Yes, I'd love to have the 6 in your stash, if you don't want them. That's kind of you, sir.

Thanks much.

Regards,

Obie

Obie,

Yes, I agree that Iridiums are a great blade, and until you mentioned it I hadn't really realized that they have indeed disappeared. Rasage Poulin, until recently, stocked them but they I haven't seen them lately. Which is too bad for me, since RP is a local Canadian suppler :D

I have not bothered to investigate further, but now my curiosity is piqued. Unfortunately we have have to look to "the other forum" to find the answer.

Hello, Ryan:

Thanks for your note. Yes, the Iridiums are fine blades, although nothing beats Feather, for me, anyway. Perhaps an expert will post and give us with some information on them. According to West Coast Shaving, the Super Iridium blades have been discontinued. Maybe, I don't know. It's a shame, because they are sweet shavers.

Regards,

Obie

Anyone try the KAI or medical persona blades? I have at least a 5 yr supply of feathers But they make me wonder if the feather is # 1:)

Obie,

I have sent you a PM.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Hi, Obie:

The super iridium are the blades I use. I know of a place where I can find them in reasonable quantity. I didn't know they were getting scarce. I should stach up quite a few... They are cheap in this place I know in Portugal.
Send me a PM if you are interested. I can get you some and send them to you. And that goes for the rest of you that might be interested, of course... :)

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Originally Posted by fpessanha

Hi, Obie:

The super iridium are the blades I use. I know of a place where I can find them in reasonable quantity. I didn't know they were getting scarce. I should stach up quite a few... They are cheap in this place I know in Portugal.
Send me a PM if you are interested. I can get you some and send them to you. And that goes for the rest of you that might be interested, of course... :)

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Hello, fpessanha:

Ah, bless your heart for the kind offer. Thank you. A dear friend, however, is sending me a big supply of them, for which I am grateful, so I am okay for a while. How thoughtful of my fellow SRP friends. You are all a class act and gentlemen of the first order.

Regards,
Obie

Hi all, i'm a newbie to this forum but I too am in search of a stash of the illusive iridium supers. Anyone know where they are for sale? Thanks chris