Any love for Perma-Sharps?

**Gamad** · 06-17-2012, 10:32 AM

SiBurning,

And how that translates? Simply a smoother blade?

**SiBurning** · 06-17-2012, 10:40 AM

No idea! Look at the pictures. Maybe you can come up with a theory. The Feather is also a mess, and a lot of people say it's the sharpest. Maybe the jagged edge cuts better, but feels rough. Or maybe it doesn't.

**Maxime D.** · 06-17-2012, 12:39 PM

The guy said he had tons of them, apparently they are very popular in the local market.

**gagarin** · 06-17-2012, 07:09 PM

The SI's and Perma-Sharps are my favorite blades, and I have a large stock of both. However, for me, the Perma-Sharp edges out the SI for top spot - smoother, sharper and longer lasting. Get them while you can.

Regards,

**Gordy2** · 06-17-2012, 07:50 PM

I have 400+ Perms in my blade locker. They are my inexpensive (poor man's SI), blue collar, get the job done blade. Yet not discussed very often.

**Viseguy** · 06-17-2012, 07:59 PM

Russian Perma-Sharps are in my top tier, along with Personna Med Preps and Labs, Gillette 7 O'Clock Permasharps (Indian Greens), Racers, and Treet carbon-steel blades. I like Russian Permas better than Super Iridiums; they seem sharper to me.

**cfender** · 06-18-2012, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Viseguy

I like Russian Permas better than Super Iridiums; they seem sharper to me.

I think I agree. Maybe not dramatically sharper, but the Perma-sharp does seem to get more stuble on a pass than the SI.

**Mandina** · 06-25-2012, 05:23 PM

I purchased 1000 on eBay from a Turkish vendor a couple of months ago (at the time, $2.50 cheaper per tuck than Bestshave.net). I rotate them with Gillette Yellows (made in the same factory) and Feathers. To me they're all excellent blades but each shaves differently.

**Disburden** · 06-26-2012, 09:50 AM

I just made a google search for these and NO vendors came up. Where are you guys buying these blades?

**mblakele** · 06-26-2012, 11:24 AM

Try http://www.google.com/cse?cx=0124848...rma&gsc.page=1

**Alias...** · 06-26-2012, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Disburden

I just made a google search for these and NO vendors came up. Where are you guys buying these blades?

Bestshave and Connaught both stock them.

**Disburden** · 06-26-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Alias...

Bestshave and Connaught both stock them.

Are these US based businesses?

**Alias...** · 06-26-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Disburden

Are these US based businesses?

Bestshave are based in Turkey and Connaught are in the UK but both ship to the US. I believe Connaught remove the VAT for buyers in the US so (if you follow the links) the price you'd pay is the price in the green brackets.

**SteveWY** · 06-26-2012, 02:23 PM

Right now, my top blades are Astra SP and Personna Supers. How would you rate the Perma-Sharps to these? Suggested vendors and prices?

**cryhavoc** · 06-26-2012, 05:17 PM

Perma-Sharps are a great blade, much sharper and smoother than Astra SP's.

**fcdiscus** · 06-26-2012, 06:52 PM

Got my Perma Sharps from Turkey today and used one in my Gillette Red Tip. Very Very nice blade. I find it comparable to the Super Iridium, and Astra SP, but still not as good as a Kai.

**Maxime D.** · 06-27-2012, 08:03 PM

Connaught Shaving has increased to price on the Perma-Sharp, 22$/50 and 36$/100.
Best Shave and the Ebay sellers have them for about 11$/50 and 22$/100.

**Blondie** · 06-28-2012, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Maxime D.

Connaught Shaving has increased to price on the Perma-Sharp, 22$/50 and 36$/100.
Best Shave and the Ebay sellers have them for about 11$/50 and 22$/100.

Shhhh, don't you know the vendors read the boards, that is why I talk in code, if I like something, I say it sucks.

**Maxime D.** · 06-28-2012, 01:04 PM

They are probably right at the door, to silence me. To the shaveden !!

**Mandina** · 06-28-2012, 02:14 PM

Fortunately they are still $20 per tuck at Bestshave.net (an excellent vendor), or $1.15 for 5 blades, with free shipping on orders of $50+. Delivery takes 2-4 weeks to the U.S.