B&B's Blade Bonanza - 2025 - Top-Tier Blades Edition

[JAHE]

Gillette o'clock Super Platinum blade 2, shave 3.

I got my standard two passes plus shave quickly done this morning, no nicks were noticed. The overall experience was enjoyable, the bladefeel with this combo was rather muted. Solid efficiency. An effortless shave.

Onward!

 

[BigAlVista]

@Luc , Did we decide on a blade for next week?

 

[cranewarrior]

@Luc , Did we decide on a blade for next week?

I think @Luc said Feathers are next here: B&B's Blade Bonanza - 2025 - Top-Tier Blades Edition - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/b-bs-blade-bonanza-2025-top-tier-blades-edition.662763/post-13053728

That is perfect for me since we're in Vintage April, and I don't fear the Feather so much in milder razors.

 

[Luc]

@Luc , Did we decide on a blade for next week?

@cranewarrior is correct, Feather is next!

 

[Goblin]

I missed out on the 7OC Blacks. Everything is a bit crazy here right now. I do have some on hand and will try to catch up with them at some point. Feather? Now you are talking my language! I already know that next week's shaves will be *chef's kiss*!

 

[showard]

My wife and I left on a trip to the Texas Hill Country and she packed my toiletry kit. I told her to be sure to add a couple Super Platinums to it..she did, but Astra SP.
We'll be home Sunday so I'll be ready for the Feathers!

 

[driftwood]

Someone said something about vintage April?

The newest addition to the Gillette collection.

New blade today. It felt, 'tuggy'. . . Not sure that's the right word. The sensation lessened as the shave went on so perhaps a coating that wears off? Very close 2 pass shave with no drama. The ABC razor has a bunch of blade feel though, which coming from my Game Changer 68 and 76 took a couple strokes to get used to.

Bonanza!

 

[cranewarrior]

Shave #3 - Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum

My Super Speed belonged to my dad. I don't think he used it that much, but my mom said it was part of a care package given to us by our Presbyterian church when we moved to Texas as sponsored refugees. We were members of that congregation for years and my dad even was ordained a deacon at one point. The church was the basis of many of memories like communal suppers and watching with varying degrees of awkwardness as people from a very alien at the time culture tried to be welcoming to my family.

I've thought about getting the Super Speed replated to be prettier, but its condition tells an interesting story too. Who knows who used to own it and what travels it had been through, before it was donated and given secondhand (third or fourth?) to a refugee of the Vietnam wars?

 

[helicopter]

Ninja was 9/10 CCS in this old Tech.

 

[BigAlVista]

Shave #3 - Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum

My Super Speed belonged to my dad. I don't think he used it that much, but my mom said it was part of a care package given to us by our Presbyterian church when we moved to Texas as sponsored refugees. We were members of that congregation for years and my dad even was ordained a deacon at one point. The church was the basis of many of memories like communal suppers and watching with varying degrees of awkwardness as people from a very alien at the time culture tried to be welcoming to my family.

I've thought about getting the Super Speed replated to be prettier, but its condition tells an interesting story too. Who knows who used to own it and what travels it had been through, before it was donated and given secondhand (third or fourth?) to a refugee of the Vietnam wars?

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I would keep it just the way it is - Clean and servicable, but not altered. That razor has a lesson and story to be passed down to your family's descendants; something to be proud of.

 

[BigAlVista]

Went back to my regular rotation for a few days and had a lovely shave today my OC Blackbird on the right, and the 1.20 Blutt on the left. BBS/BBS- on both sides, though the Blackbird got their a bit more quickly. The Blutt had a bit less facial impact. Regardless, both were superb shaves and the blade was an excellent fit for both.

 

[helicopter]

Shave #3 - Gillette 7 o'clock Super Platinum

My Super Speed belonged to my dad. I don't think he used it that much, but my mom said it was part of a care package given to us by our Presbyterian church when we moved to Texas as sponsored refugees. We were members of that congregation for years and my dad even was ordained a deacon at one point. The church was the basis of many of memories like communal suppers and watching with varying degrees of awkwardness as people from a very alien at the time culture tried to be welcoming to my family.

I've thought about getting the Super Speed replated to be prettier, but its condition tells an interesting story too. Who knows who used to own it and what travels it had been through, before it was donated and given secondhand (third or fourth?) to a refugee of the Vietnam wars?

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I have a black tip in worse condition, with a bad crimp, but no story.

Definitely leave it. it is perfect now. The brass doesn't really need nickel to protect it. You can just get a different one if you want a shiny super speed.

 

[spacemonkey42]

I'm confused by the 7 O'Clock black. It feels very smooth on my face, but I'm getting some warmth from alcohol post-shave. This is with a razor that I can usually get almost no post-shave feedback at all. I've only had a few shaves, but this doesn't make sense to me.

In addition, along with feeling quite smooth, I still think it is less sharp than the Nacet, BiC, or Perma-Sharp. Are you all sensing the same?

 

[helicopter]

I'm confused by the 7 O'Clock black. It feels very smooth on my face, but I'm getting some warmth from alcohol post-shave. This is with a razor that I can usually get almost no post-shave feedback at all. I've only had a few shaves, but this doesn't make sense to me.

In addition, along with feeling quite smooth, I still think it is less sharp than the Nacet, BiC, or Perma-Sharp. Are you all sensing the same?

Yes. For me, facial impact is a little higher than Perma-Sharp despite pretty similar feel and efficiency.

However, todays shave was fine. I guess it depends on other things, too. It can do very well but usually doesn't do as well as Perma-Sharp.

 

[Letsgoalready]

Are you all sensing the same?

Back when I had a tuck they were the sharpest blade I had used. I found my face was a good match and had no heightened irritation. Looking back I don't know if it was the most efficient blade ever but it was a clean shave every time. YMMV at it's finest!

 

[cranewarrior]

In addition, along with feeling quite smooth, I still think it is less sharp than the Nacet, BiC, or Perma-Sharp. Are you all sensing the same?

That is exactly my perception. Not being the sharpest is no deal-killer for me, but I am surprised if anyone perceived this blade to be top of the range that way. Mine are relatively new. Code on tuck is 4069 CD 59 16:10

 

[geneaut]

7OC SP Blade 2 Shave 3

This blade did not perform well today. It struggled to get me to even a minimal SAS. Blade 2 has struggled through its entire run compared to how well Blade 1 was.

I note just for science, that this particular blade came bundled with a Gillette Sterling razor, and is not from the same tuck Blade 1 was from.

 

[BigAlVista]

Yes. For me, facial impact is a little higher than Perma-Sharp despite pretty similar feel and efficiency.

However, todays shave was fine. I guess it depends on other things, too. It can do very well but usually doesn't do as well as Perma-Sharp.

Post shave is greater for me with the 7OCB than the Perma-Sharp

 

[spacemonkey42]

Post shave is greater for me with the 7OCB than the Perma-Sharp

What does that mean? Greater meaning your face feels better? Or greater meaning more impact on your face?

 

[Orlandez]

Have BIC Astor blades ever been mentioned here?
Those blades are often not considered to be top-tier .. but they really are IME.
Problem is .. they’re not that easy to be found.?