Blind test #8 - 7 O'Clock, Black vs Blue

**Oscroft** · 07-31-2012, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the kind words, folks.

Have you tried the Green India PermaSharps?

No, I haven't, but I'll be ordering more Blacks from India soon, so I think I'll add a pack of Greens to the order - thanks for the suggestion.

**inspiringK** · 07-31-2012, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Oscroft

No, I haven't, but I'll be ordering more Blacks from India soon, so I think I'll add a pack of Greens to the order - thanks for the suggestion.

If you don't end up making the India order soon or just don't want to wait, feel free to send a PM with your address my way. I can easily drop a pack in the mail. It will be interesting to hear whether you think they are worth mentioning among the other prized 7 O'Clocks.

**BlackBard** · 07-31-2012, 02:23 PM

Excellent work, again as usual. Thank you so much for this series. I am already looking forward to the next installment.

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**Mr.Oak** · 07-31-2012, 05:28 PM

well my early prediction was off... :D

**vpayne** · 07-31-2012, 08:11 PM

Thanks for doing these tests, they are helpful and revealing.
Vic

**crfcom** · 08-01-2012, 03:49 AM

Another great test, Oscroft. Thanks.

**Oscroft** · 08-01-2012, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by inspiringK

If you don't end up making the India order soon or just don't want to wait, feel free to send a PM with your address my way. I can easily drop a pack in the mail. It will be interesting to hear whether you think they are worth mentioning among the other prized 7 O'Clocks.

Thanks, but I've just placed my order for Blacks and I've added 10 Greens to it - shipping from Desistores has been pretty quick in the past.

**eizan70** · 08-01-2012, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by crfcom

Another great test, Oscroft. Thanks.

+1. These tests are always a pleasure to read.

**cpeter47** · 08-01-2012, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Oscroft

Thanks, but I've just placed my order for Blacks and I've added 10 Greens to it - shipping from Desistores has been pretty quick in the past.

Oscroft, I know you've already bought blades but here is another option. I just received a shipment of 105 blades for less than $25 shipped.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...-105-for-23-xx

**Oscroft** · 08-01-2012, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by cpeter47

Oscroft, I know you've already bought blades but here is another option. I just received a shipment of 105 blades for less than $25 shipped.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...-105-for-23-xx

Ah, pity they've gone - worth bookmarking though, thanks.

**inspiringK** · 08-01-2012, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Oscroft

Thanks, but I've just placed my order for Blacks and I've added 10 Greens to it - shipping from Desistores has been pretty quick in the past.

Good stuff, I'll be interested to hear what your first impressions of them are, especially compared to the black since they probably come from the same machinery.

**Predict** · 08-01-2012, 07:05 PM

Great test! Have you done 7oclock black vs yellow sharp edge? That would be interesting IMO.

**Oscroft** · 08-02-2012, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by Predict

Great test! Have you done 7oclock black vs yellow sharp edge? That would be interesting IMO.

Indeed I have - see here.

**Predict** · 08-02-2012, 02:58 AM

Originally Posted by Oscroft

Indeed I have - see here.

Oops missed that one. Thank you sir!
I think feather vs black would be a good one.
These are my two primary blades and I know how they stack up for me. Curious to see what you might find....

**Rattbones** · 08-02-2012, 04:19 AM

Oscroft I just found and read all of the Blind tests. Thank you so much! I have learned a great deal.

**Oscroft** · 08-03-2012, 11:39 AM

Folks, thanks for your kind words.

Feather vs Black is definitely one for the future - I want to test all the top blades against each other eventually.

Next up will be Persona Med vs Lab - reputed to be the same blade, and I'd like to find out for myself.

After that I'm thinking of Sputnik vs Timor - two interesting blades with their own followers.

For those just joining us, whenever I start a new test I add a link to the end of all the old tests, and also to the "master" thread here - so if you subscribe to any of the tests, you should be alerted to new ones as they start.

Anyway, a couple of weeks off now to use some of my more neglected razors, then it'll be time for the next test.

**Predict** · 08-03-2012, 04:32 PM

Can't wait for the med vs lab test. We will finally have an answere! Thanks Oscroft!

**crfcom** · 08-04-2012, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by Oscroft

Folks, thanks for your kind words.

Feather vs Black is definitely one for the future - I want to test all the top blades against each other eventually.

Next up will be Persona Med vs Lab - reputed to be the same blade, and I'd like to find out for myself.

After that I'm thinking of Sputnik vs Timor - two interesting blades with their own followers.

For those just joining us, whenever I start a new test I add a link to the end of all the old tests, and also to the "master" thread here - so if you subscribe to any of the tests, you should be alerted to new ones as they start.

Anyway, a couple of weeks off now to use some of my more neglected razors, then it'll be time for the next test.

Ever given any thought to a shave-off between Med-Preps, SI's, and 7 o'clock Blacks?
Also, a comparison between Polsilver Iridiums and Wizamet SI's? I'm using the new Polsilver Iridium now, and I think its as good as anything I've used.
Just a couple thoughts.

**Oscroft** · 08-04-2012, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by crfcom

Ever given any thought to a shave-off between Med-Preps, SI's, and 7 o'clock Blacks?

Yes, I aim to test all of the top ones face-to-face eventually.

Also, a comparison between Polsilver Iridiums and Wizamet SI's? I'm using the new Polsilver Iridium now, and I think its as good as anything I've used.

I think lot of people would be interested in comparisons between original SI and the alternatives, so yep, that can definitely go on the plan!