Picked up some Perma-Sharps from Amazon

[IAMSPARTACUSRTY]

I am almost done with my Feathers and decided to try something different. I see a lot of people use the Perma-Sharp and some even said they are similarly sharp with longer lifespan.

This is my 4th razor brand. I have used Personna Apache and Shark Super Chrome. Both served me well on my old razor and new one, but don't notice much difference. I remember the Apache being sharper than the Shark.

Looking forward to the Perma-Sharp.

 

[Dave himself]

Permasharp are one of my favorite blades, I wouldn't say they are as sharp as Feathers but still a sharp blade. Looking forward to hear what you think of them.

 

[Phoenixkh]

At the current prices on Amazon, I'm not sure you can do better.... I don't know enough about DE blades to know, but I do know, I've been using Perma-Sharps for a few months now.... and loving them.

 

[Umma2gumma]

How do they compare with Astra SP made at PPI ?

 

[JimL911]

How do they compare with Astra SP made at PPI ?

Maybe a touch smoother and a bit sharper. I would put them between the SP's and Nacet.

 

[spacemonkey42]

How do they compare with Astra SP made at PPI ?

Perma-Sharps are much sharper than the Astra SP. The Astra SS is significantly sharper than the SP and the Perma-Sharp is even more sharp.

I ordered Perma-sharp from Amazon, but they shipped me the 1/2 blades, unfortunately.

 

[Phoenixkh]

Perma-Sharps are much sharper than the Astra SP. The Astra SS is significantly sharper than the SP and the Perma-Sharp is even more sharp.

I ordered Perma-sharp from Amazon, but they shipped me the 1/2 blades, unfortunately.

Boo Hiss, @spacemonkey42 .

 

[IAMSPARTACUSRTY]

Perma-Sharps are much sharper than the Astra SP. The Astra SS is significantly sharper than the SP and the Perma-Sharp is even more sharp.

I ordered Perma-sharp from Amazon, but they shipped me the 1/2 blades, unfortunately.

Oh, I should count mine. Looked like I got the full delivery.

 

[IAMSPARTACUSRTY]

Permasharp are one of my favorite blades, I wouldn't say they are as sharp as Feathers but still a sharp blade. Looking forward to hear what you think of them.

Glad I chose well. Will let you all know how I enjoy them.

 

[IAMSPARTACUSRTY]

At the current prices on Amazon, I'm not sure you can do better.... I don't know enough about DE blades to know, but I do know, I've been using Perma-Sharps for a few months now.... and loving them.

They are dirt cheap.

 

[spacemonkey42]

Oh, I should count mine. Looked like I got the full delivery.

I got the wrong blades, the 1/2 DE blades like this:

 

[Phoenixkh]

I got the wrong blades, the 1/2 DE blades like this:

Ouch.

 

[geneaut]

I got the wrong blades, the 1/2 DE blades like this:

Thos blades are so good it's almost worth picking up a razor to use them in.

 

[cranewarrior]

At the current prices on Amazon, I'm not sure you can do better.... I don't know enough about DE blades to know, but I do know, I've been using Perma-Sharps for a few months now.... and loving them.

LOL, B&B members must have bought out all the cheap stock. It's up to $12.46 right now for a 100 pack. Still a bargain honestly at that price. The prices on AMZ on Russian Gillette Platinums has jumped as has Nacets. Silver Blues still holding steady at $15 per 100.

 

[rockrabbit]

I use SE blades so if you want to PIF them.. do a Giveaway PIF or buy a SE razor and enjoy!

 

[ErkRusselReserve]

LOL, B&B members must have bought out all the cheap stock. It's up to $12.46 right now for a 100 pack. Still a bargain honestly at that price. The prices on AMZ on Russian Gillette Platinums has jumped as has Nacets. Silver Blues still holding steady at $15 per 100.

I put out the Batsignal when they were $8.10. My how things change quickly.

 

[IAMSPARTACUSRTY]

I used the Perma-Sharp today. Not what I expected. I don't want to jump the gun though because I am wondering if performance was connected to lather.

The first pass wasn't great. I had a 3-day growth, but it didn't cut as cleanly as I thought it would with my R41. There was some tugging, but nothing extreme. I am not sure if this is blade related or lather related.

I face lathered and might not have added enough water. It was still a decent lather and I still added water a few times, but it still wasn't as slick as prior times. I don't want to wrongly accuse the blade of poor performance so I am going to give it another shot with a more moist lather.

2nd pass was solid. Lather was more slick from the left over face rinse water. Blade performed really well.

Did a half pass ATG and again, really pleasant experience due to the extra moisture on the face.

I agree the blade isn't as sharp as the Feather. It is incredibly more forgiving than a Feather as well, which is nice. I am excited to give it another try with a better lather, I have a feeling I won't be disappointed even with the 2nd use blade.

I'll keep you posted.

 

[JimL911]

I put out the Batsignal when they were $8.10. My how things change quickly.

I got 300 at $8 as well. A week later I doubled down at $10. 50% in 5 weeks. Wow!

 

[Dave himself]

I used the Perma-Sharp today. Not what I expected. I don't want to jump the gun though because I am wondering if performance was connected to lather.

The first pass wasn't great. I had a 3-day growth, but it didn't cut as cleanly as I thought it would with my R41. There was some tugging, but nothing extreme. I am not sure if this is blade related or lather related.

I face lathered and might not have added enough water. It was still a decent lather and I still added water a few times, but it still wasn't as slick as prior times. I don't want to wrongly accuse the blade of poor performance so I am going to give it another shot with a more moist lather.

2nd pass was solid. Lather was more slick from the left over face rinse water. Blade performed really well.

Did a half pass ATG and again, really pleasant experience due to the extra moisture on the face.

I agree the blade isn't as sharp as the Feather. It is incredibly more forgiving than a Feather as well, which is nice. I am excited to give it another try with a better lather, I have a feeling I won't be disappointed even with the 2nd use blade.

I'll keep you posted.

Seems like your first shave with the Permasharps wasn't to bad. Hopefully your next few shaves go better.

 

[Kristho]

I really enjoy the Perma-Sharps - could easily be my first buy of a 100
Sharp and smooth - works really well for me in my Mühle R89.