I'm buying more blades. I'm deciding between Nacet and Perma Sharp. I use and like both very much, but can only get one of them. If you've used both, which would you choose and why. Also include average (I know everyone is different) number of shaves you get from them. I appreciate your thoughts!
Nacet verses Perma Sharp Blades
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What nuances do you experience between these two blades yourself, sir?
I get closer shaves with the Perma Sharp over the Nancet. But not by much. The Perma Sharp is the best blade I've ever used. I pitch almost every blade after three shaves, some may have more shaves in them but comfortable shaving is a priority for me. I don't think I've exceeded six shaves on a blade.
They're close enough to each other for my purposes that I pick by cost and Nacets are available from Jordan via eBay for tremendous prices. In my limited experience with Perma-Sharps, I perhaps think they perform just a bit better, but that is using less than 10 blades total.
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Both give me a BBS shave with comfort, not matter what razor I use. I only use a blade 3, maybe 4 times and the quality of both doesn't degrade. They are, for me very similiar, the price is even similiar. That's why I'm asking the question to see what other folk have experienced.
I bought the Nacets in quantity before I tried my first Perma-Sharp..... I have about double the amount of Perma-Sharps than I do Nacets... In fact, I have more Perma-Sharp blades than any other DE blade.... They are the best blade I've used so far... I have a few others that I might like as well, but they are too new to me to know for sure.... The German Schick and the BIC Astors have been pretty good, but I've only used each a few times.
I am a one and done guy... so longevity isn't something about which I can comment.
I am a one and done guy... so longevity isn't something about which I can comment.
They aren't all that far apart, IMHO. I have come to like the Perma-Sharp a bit more because they are comfortable and consistent for me over the blade's lifetime. Also, the Perma-Sharp was on sale for cheaper when I stocked up.
Two very nice options!
For me, the answer is Nacet! They last longer and shave just a bit better.
For me, the answer is Nacet! They last longer and shave just a bit better.
Perma-Sharp is significantly sharper and more durable. Nacet is cheaper, and subjectively feels smoother to me. I feel the Perma-Sharp. I stocked up on both, Jordan nacets and Rasoigoodfellas Perma-Sharps 25% off on sale. With favorable exchange rate, VAT discount, 200 euro free shipping, and sale discount, Perma-Sharp was <$10/100.
I enjoy both of them, but for me the Nacet blade provides a smoother shave. Can't go wrong either way.
Perma-Sharp for me!
I agree with the guys who find the Nacet smoother. I only have one tuck of Permasharps from a sampler but I never really gelled with them.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Two great blades the Nacet and Perma-sharp(Saint Petersburg ), Gillette also has the 7oClock Permasharp made in India.
I like the Perma-sharp slightly more than the Nacet and the 7oClock Permasharp is smooth and sharp for 2- 3 good shaves and they drop off a little where Perma-sharp and Nacet has a little more longevity IMO.
I like the Perma-sharp slightly more than the Nacet and the 7oClock Permasharp is smooth and sharp for 2- 3 good shaves and they drop off a little where Perma-sharp and Nacet has a little more longevity IMO.
Lockback
Dull yet interesting
Those are two of my favorites. I favor the Perma-Sharp by a whisker. 
You can't go wrong with either of these two top tier blades. They are my two favourite blade variants in medium aggressive razors.
According to my face-o-meter, the Russian made Nacet is a tad sharper. But we are talking nuances here...
I get approx. four to six good shaves out of them, each. But I'm picky when it comes to fading sharpness, thus I rather bin my blades early...
According to my face-o-meter, the Russian made Nacet is a tad sharper. But we are talking nuances here...
I get approx. four to six good shaves out of them, each. But I'm picky when it comes to fading sharpness, thus I rather bin my blades early...
I like both of them equally and they are both in my permanent rotation. But my n°1 Gillette blade remains the Silver Blue.
Great question! I prefer the Nacet. The Nacet shaves smoother than the PermaSharp, is slightly sharper than the Permasharp, & lasts a few more shaves than the PermaSharp. But there's one problem, those are my findings for my face.
I think it's very interesting that some people prefer the Nacets.... Others, the Perma-Sharp.... I'd wager either is an excellent choice... One might work better for someone than the other for some reason.
What was a bit surprising was: the variation in the sharpness and smoothness experienced by those who posted..... The Perma-sharp is sharper and smoother.... The Nacet is sharper and smoother..... I wonder if the manufacturing dates is a factor.
What was a bit surprising was: the variation in the sharpness and smoothness experienced by those who posted..... The Perma-sharp is sharper and smoother.... The Nacet is sharper and smoother..... I wonder if the manufacturing dates is a factor.
