8/10 CCS in the KCG today. It felt like a Wizamet on the fourth shave.
B&B's Blade Bonanza - 2025 - Top-Tier Blades Edition
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3rd shave on the Nacet blade, not as close as the last shave , kept the same soap but changed the razor to a Super , think it’s a 3 and done with this blade for me , however it is doing a decent job so far.
Some more measurements are up in my thread.
These work so well for me - surprised your blade isn't testing highly after the initial cuts.
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Its like anything else, our skin and stubble differs, add different razors, soap and technique and its a roll of the dice, i find with Nacets i need to put a bit more effort in to get a result, Feathers burn me pretty bad so right in my Goldilocks zone is Perma Sharp.
You always need to find your blade in this game, but really quite fun to do so and with a group of folk who share the same interest, well i think thats pretty cool.
You always need to find your blade in this game, but really quite fun to do so and with a group of folk who share the same interest, well i think thats pretty cool.
Had a good shave today with the Diamondback on one side and the Konsul on the other. While both shaves were solid BBS/BBS-, the Nacet was just right for the Konsul. The Konsul shave got me to BBS with just a touch of alum feel. The Diamondback performed similarly, with almost no alum feedback, but could have done the job a bit more expeditiously with a sharper blade. The Hensons are up tomorrow:
First shave today with the Nacet blade.
As in my expectations, a superb blade, close shave and equally gentle.
The smoothness during shaving seemed good to me and also decidedly sharp but not at the levels of a GSB. Everything perfect, Not a cut or redness. I'll see about the durability, but it was really pleasant for me, the blade did its job without any complaints on my part.
As in my expectations, a superb blade, close shave and equally gentle.
The smoothness during shaving seemed good to me and also decidedly sharp but not at the levels of a GSB. Everything perfect, Not a cut or redness. I'll see about the durability, but it was really pleasant for me, the blade did its job without any complaints on my part.
I had an excellent pair of shaves with the two Hensons. The +++ was more efficient than the ++, reflected by less facial impact to get to the same result. The Nacet is an Excellent choice for both of these razors, particularly for the +++, which got to a BBS- face more quickly and with less facial impact than the ++.
I used a lovely ShaveMac brush that @Rudy Vey worked some magic on recently
I used a lovely ShaveMac brush that @Rudy Vey worked some magic on recently
Nacet blade #3 / shave #1
The second Nacet isn't done yet, but for the debut shave of the rather mild Feather AS-D2 I wanted to shave with a fresh blade.
So expect Nacet blade #2 to be back for the next shave.
A fresh Nacet was a well chosen pairing. I did three passes, all of which were comfortable. Two days worth of growth were gone afterwards. Almost BBS.
A super solid Sunday shave
The second Nacet isn't done yet, but for the debut shave of the rather mild Feather AS-D2 I wanted to shave with a fresh blade.
So expect Nacet blade #2 to be back for the next shave.
A fresh Nacet was a well chosen pairing. I did three passes, all of which were comfortable. Two days worth of growth were gone afterwards. Almost BBS.
A super solid Sunday shave
Many of your results match with my blade experiences. However the Nacet does not. On my face it feels much, much more sharp than the Astra SP. The Astra SP is way too tuggy and uncomfortable, while the Nacet slices through everything smoothly. Curious.
I did find that my Nacets have an October 2019 date. After my beard started turning gray 
it started getting tuggy in certain areas with Astra SP. So I discovered the Nacet which eliminated that. I'm using this blade bonanza to get out of a rut I've been in with shaving for the last several years- make shaving enjoyable again!
it started getting tuggy in certain areas with Astra SP. So I discovered the Nacet which eliminated that. I'm using this blade bonanza to get out of a rut I've been in with shaving for the last several years- make shaving enjoyable again!
With One Blade in February being done (26 shaves on a Comet Super Stainless) I am doing my best to catch up with you gents. I have loaded a Nacet in my Ikon Tek and Mühle Rocca for tomorrow. Happy shaves everyone!
BONANZA!
BONANZA!
True for me as well (Russian ASP vs Russian Nacet). I haven't tried the Indian ASP, but I already bought some ... will give them a try once Bonanza is over...
Shave #2 - Gillette Nacet
Baili BD 176
Arko
I placed the Nacet into a very mild razor for me, the BD176, and had a pretty good Sunday shave. I took three leisurely passes, being careful to take my time and not have any accidents. The shave is DFS level. I probably can't do better at my current skill level with the BD176 - it's just too mild.
Nonetheless I'm pleased with the session.
Baili BD 176
Arko
I placed the Nacet into a very mild razor for me, the BD176, and had a pretty good Sunday shave. I took three leisurely passes, being careful to take my time and not have any accidents. The shave is DFS level. I probably can't do better at my current skill level with the BD176 - it's just too mild.
Nonetheless I'm pleased with the session.
Nacet Blade #2 Shave #2
So it the Nacet going into its second use against three days of growth. Chose the RR GC 76P as my instrument of choice. The Nacet prevailed in spectacular fashion! So close to BBS, no irritation at all, a great shave. If this Bonanza was a contest the Nacet would be winning.
No resistance to cutting on my 3 days worth of stubble, the blade felt soft and smooth against my skin.
Bonanza
So it the Nacet going into its second use against three days of growth. Chose the RR GC 76P as my instrument of choice. The Nacet prevailed in spectacular fashion! So close to BBS, no irritation at all, a great shave. If this Bonanza was a contest the Nacet would be winning.
No resistance to cutting on my 3 days worth of stubble, the blade felt soft and smooth against my skin.
Bonanza
Second-use Nacet on 2.5 days of growth... No contest, Nacet slices through with ease. Great blade.
Today’s shave 3/2/25:
Pre-Shave: Hot Water
Soap: MSS #4
Brush: Omega 48 Boar
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Cobalt Ceramic
Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Gillette Nacet
After-Shave: PAA Sun Down
Post-Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
Song of the Shave: One Beer by MF DOOM
Rating: 9.5 (Almost BBS)
The Tech wasn’t as good as the Slim with the Nacet, felt like it took some more attention and left some stubble after 3 passes. Some problem spots where I have stubble XTG.
Pre-Shave: Hot Water
Soap: MSS #4
Brush: Omega 48 Boar
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Cobalt Ceramic
Razor: Gillette Tech
Blade: Gillette Nacet
After-Shave: PAA Sun Down
Post-Shave: Nivea Sensitive Balm
Song of the Shave: One Beer by MF DOOM
Rating: 9.5 (Almost BBS)
The Tech wasn’t as good as the Slim with the Nacet, felt like it took some more attention and left some stubble after 3 passes. Some problem spots where I have stubble XTG.
| Date | 03.03.2025 |
| 365 daily shaves | 062/365 |
| Razor | Blade | Brush |
| iKon Shavecraft Tek Mühle Rocca R94 | Nacet (1) | Abe’s Brush Works G5C |
| Preshave | Soap | Postshave |
| Cold splash Mastro Miche preshave | Mark’s Wonderful Fierce 1 (2) | Cold splash Aftershave Balm |
| Effectiveness | Facial Impact Score FIS™ |
| 8.75/10 (BBS-) | 7/10 (Comfortable) |
| Notes: |
Perhaps a little too much with these two giants. Stil a smooth end result.
Seeing where Nacet will take me. This morning started on the harsher side of comfortable - which is rather usual for me when using Nacet.
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Enjoy your shave today!
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