Read the opening post again, not just the first line.The OP, didn't add any context. We don't even know what razor(s) he's using.
... Thom
Read the opening post again, not just the first line.The OP, didn't add any context. We don't even know what razor(s) he's using.
... Thom
I will say Gillette 7 oclock superior platinum black is sharper than nacets. I do think your ranking is pretty spot onSo I have never used a Feather, but to my face the Nacet is the sharpest in this Gillette group and in this order [Nacet, Permasharp, 7 o'clock Permasharp, Silver Blue, Platinum, Astra SP]. Anyone disagree with my ranking?
I missed it. I confess to my eyes crossing with the absence of line breaks while reading his entire post.Read the opening post again, not just the first line.
From post #1I missed it. I confess to my eyes crossing with the absence of line breaks while reading his entire post.
... Thom
I bet I could do it. I am about to get a full month of shaves (17) from a single Treet Dura Sharp (carbon steel). It's not that I am talented or super-special - I just don't have heavy facial hair and I keep a goatee, so the mileage on a single shave for me is probably 1/5 what someone else incurs. No problems with tugging or dullness - it is what it is. Also, I have no doubts that people can and do sustain less damage to their razor blades using various technique variations like short, shallow angle cutting.I have 1,000 Nacets so I guess I am good for awhile...I think a blade is mostly a blade...they go dull and need to be changed with great frequency...I still don't believe somebody can reasonably get 10-25 shaves from one of these, I just don't see why anybody would want a dull tugging blade...but I guess I'm going to have to try it for myself.
Theoretically if I could get one blade a month, my life of shaves would never need to buy blades again.
I know some people think that using Feather blades in aggressive razors make them somewhat special and they like to brag about it...
...and cost way more compared to like 90% of the blades on the market.
I still don't believe somebody can reasonably get 10-25 shaves from one of these, I just don't see why anybody would want a dull tugging blade...
It's a given that Feathers are somewhat sharper than Nacets. But when the other factors are considered; smoothness, longevity, and price, it's clear IMO that overall Nacets are the better blades.Of course Nacet is not as sharp as Feather.
I wish I could say the same thing yesterday at work one of my coworkers at around 10 am asked if I shaved. I said yes he responded with that’s some five oclock shadow going on. I have thick course razor wire whiskers where I still have dark brown in my beard and not white i have a shadow going on. So I rarely use a blade more than three times.I bet I could do it. I am about to get a full month of shaves (17) from a single Treet Dura Sharp (carbon steel). It's not that I am talented or super-special - I just don't have heavy facial hair and I keep a goatee, so the mileage on a single shave for me is probably 1/5 what someone else incurs. No problems with tugging or dullness - it is what it is. Also, I have no doubts that people can and do sustain less damage to their razor blades using various technique variations like short, shallow angle cutting.
Clear?It's a given that Feathers are somewhat sharper than Nacets. But when the other factors are considered; smoothness, longevity, and price, it's clear IMO that overall Nacets are the better blades.
I really need to try a Feather DE. I have a tuck included with a brush order I’ve had sitting around for months. I need to bump up the efficiency of my SuperSlant L1++OC and plan to try a Kai in it.Could a Feather accomplish the same thing?Clear?
Overall?
'Better' or 'worse' are strictly individual things with blades. There are many users who consider the Feather the better of the two. And they are ready to pay the higher price.
I have never used a KAI. Have one blade that is waiting to be tried (sitting there for 2 years).I really need to try a Feather DE. I have a tuck included with a brush order I’ve had sitting around for months. I need to bump up the efficiency of my SuperSlant L1++OC and plan to try a Kai in it.Could a Feather accomplish the same thing?
I have the L2++ base plate and it's a bit too efficient for me. I could use a less sharp blade, perhaps, to tame it... or as I suggested, try to bump up the L1++OC a tad. I have the L3 but sold that along with the extra cap I bought when they released them.I have never used a KAI. Have one blade that is waiting to be tried (sitting there for 2 years).
If you cannot get close enough results with the Feather, you won't get them with any other blade.
Maybe just buying a L2 head will do the job? I know, they are very expensive.
You are absolutely right, 'better' or 'worse' are strictly individual things with blades. You quoted my use of the words 'clear,' and 'overall,' but failed to mention 'IMO.' The use of which qualifies my statement as opinion, nothing more or nothing less.Clear?
Overall?
'Better' or 'worse' are strictly individual things with blades. There are many users who consider the Feather the better of the two. And they are ready to pay the higher price.
The feather will likely help as it bumps aggressiveness up. The Kai will also likely help as I’m sure you know it’s just a little wider than most DE blades.I really need to try a Feather DE. I have a tuck included with a brush order I’ve had sitting around for months. I need to bump up the efficiency of my SuperSlant L1++OC and plan to try a Kai in it.Could a Feather accomplish the same thing?