Picked up some Perma-Sharps from Amazon

[Umma2gumma]

So, I just tried Perma-Sharp for the first time. Used Parker Variant OC set to 2, which is the lower of the settings I use with Astra SP (2-2.5), and gives me a proven benchmark performance to check against.

At the first shave, Perma-Sharp was excellent - sharp and smooth. I’d say it indeed falls in between Feather and Astra. That said, I wouldn’t pay twice for it over the already great (for me) Astra, as it doesn’t provide a night and day difference. Now, let’s see how it performs in other razors and how long it lasts. I typically bin Astras after 5th shave, and I could probably squeeze a couple more before it starts to deteriorate.

 

[Proper Irish]

Update: Well Amazon did it again. I reordered the 100 Perma-Sharp DE blades and once again received the 1/2 DE blades. Asked for a refund and ordered 100 DE blades elsewhere.

Now I need to take both incorrect orders to UPS.

Mine came today, they messed my order up again too.

Make sure to leave negative feedback for the seller.

 

[NorthernSoul]

That seller now lists them at $16 per 100… that’s double the price of Astra SP.

That's crazy. Perma-Sharp Super has been consistently selling for about $10/100 for months now. If you put them on Subscribe & Save there was a discount to $9.50/100.

I'm probably going to end up with the half-blades, too. What a mess!

 

[schwaggy]

Mine came today, they messed my order up again too.

Make sure to leave negative feedback for the seller.

I really don't think this is the seller's fault. They should be made aware, but this looks to be Amazon slapping the wrong barcode sticker to the packs of SE blades.

 

[spacemonkey42]

Yes, some people put comments on the seller and Amazon is taking responsibility.

I got my order that I re-placed... Another pack of 1/2 blades. This was the same seller, but from a different Amazon warehouse than last time.

 

[NorthernSoul]

I also got the half blades today. Arrrgh!

 

[Proper Irish]

Yes, some people put comments on the seller and Amazon is taking responsibility.

I got my order that I re-placed... Another pack of 1/2 blades. This was the same seller, but from a different Amazon warehouse than last time.

Yeah I saw in the seller reviews that Amazon fulfillment noted that they were responsible.
I don’t know if that should give me more or less hope that this will be remedied in a timely manner.

For one of the packs I returned today, I opted for Amazon to send the correct replacement rather than a refund.
We’ll see what happens.

 

[Phoenixkh]

I stocked up before the current fiasco.... I wouldn't say I have a lifetime supply now.... but I won't be ordering any for some time, that's for sure.

 

[IAMSPARTACUSRTY]

I did my third shave with it. I am not ready to give a full review because I have been sloppy with shaving. I don't think it is fair to the blade.

All I can say so far is I definitely need 2 passes with the Perma-Sharps, even with the R41. Otherwise, I am actually enjoying the blade quite a bit. I do feel it offers more flexibility to practice technique.

 

[IAMSPARTACUSRTY]

Okay, the verdict is in. I am digging these blades.

Like I said, it isn't as sharp as a Feather, but it shaves really well. I mentioned it offers a bit more flexibility, which I think is still the case. I actually think the 2nd and 3rd shave are better than the first shave. That could be a technique issue, and this might change over time, but it felt like my first shave was less smooth.

All in all, I am enjoying it and look forward to the next 28 blades.

 

[Phoenixkh]

Okay, the verdict is in. I am digging these blades.

Like I said, it isn't as sharp as a Feather, but it shaves really well. I mentioned it offers a bit more flexibility, which I think is still the case. I actually think the 2nd and 3rd shave are better than the first shave. That could be a technique issue, and this might change over time, but it felt like my first shave was less smooth.

All in all, I am enjoying it and look forward to the next 28 blades.

I'm glad I stocked up a few months ago now.... I bought my last batch on Dec. 18th last year... and the price had gone up to $12 a hundred.... my first batch were just over $10 a hundred... I missed the $8 and change pricing... but I have 1100 of them, so I'm good for a "while"...... If I out live them, that is. <eg>

 

[Bobovata]

Nice blades.

 

[ShavingPrimate]

Update: Well Amazon did it again. I reordered the 100 Perma-Sharp DE blades and once again received the 1/2 DE blades. Asked for a refund and ordered 100 DE blades elsewhere.

Now I need to take both incorrect orders to UPS.

Well, at least you only need to make one trip...

 

[OhioBob]

Well, at least you only need to make one trip...

Yes, was good in that aspect. I wound up ordering 100 from Razor Blade Club. Took longer, but got what I ordered.

 

[geneaut]

I got a box of the 1/2 blades as well. Luckily, they work in my Ever-Ready 1912, so I'll keep them. I also have a few hundred of the full DE versions of these so I'm only mildly inconvenienced. I only ordered more since they were $8.

 

[ShavingPrimate]

Yes, was good in that aspect. I wound up ordering 100 from Razor Blade Club. Took longer, but got what I ordered.

I just had some recommendations from Amazon. The current price for Perma-Sharp "DE" blades is $19.89.

I'm guessing that the good old days pricing of $9.50 is now in the distant past...

 

[Kix]

I just had some recommendations from Amazon. The current price for Perma-Sharp "DE" blades is $19.89.

I'm guessing that the good old days pricing of $9.50 is now in the distant past...

If I didn't already have 400 Perma-Sharp blades, this would be tragic!

 

[Lockback]

I'm glad I stocked up on Perma-Sharps a few months ago. They've become my favorite blade, even beating out the Nacet. But the prices are skyrocketing.

 

[Barley]

I'm glad I stocked up on Perma-Sharps a few months ago. They've become my favorite blade, even beating out the Nacet. But the prices are skyrocketing.

No lie. Price went from 12 to 34 at a certain vendor from Arizona in less than a month.

 

[Lockback]

No lie. Price went from 12 to 34 at a certain vendor from Arizona in less than a month.

Absurd.