This is a blade that many of our customers have been enquiring about, now here it is! Astra are made by Proctor and Gamble in St Petersburg, Russia, as are many of the Gillette Safety Razor blades we sell. Expect around 5 shaves per blade with Astra. We Say: Used on two day growth, with absolutely no irritation at all. A really good all round blade. I used it with my Vintage Gillette Black Handle Super Adjustable, on setting 2. I also tend to suffer from irritation with certain blades, but with these Astras, nothing! A really good all round blade and one I highly recommend.