Navy blue packaging.
I think I have heard better things about the second one, but I personally haven't tried it. I only tried the first one and didn't think much of it.
Navy blue packaging.
Bics are made in Greece.Received the Nacets yesterday, very good smooth shave, date stamped on the box is 2020 with a lot of Arabic writing, guess my last ones to try are the Bic’s, I have Kai, Astra, Nacets, Gillette Yellows and Green, Lab Blue, Personna Platinum and GSB. Are the Bics made in Greece, planning on a trip their in the not to distant future,
With respect -- If it had nothing to do with the blades, then why do only some blades, and consistently only those ones, cause the problem? Not saying skin is not a contributing factor, but the blade plays a role as well.Weepers have nothing to do with the blades you are using. They are caused by little bumps in your skin getting nicked. Try using something to smoothen your skin like a mild acid exfoliant and a moisturizer with skin barrier ingredients like ceramides.
Really like the Nacet but it’s only been one shave, yellows are my favourite so far, only tried the Kai a few times so not sure yet and GSB gave me a bit of trouble so not sure on that one either but tried it in my new GC.84 so maybe getting used to a new razor caused some issues.Bics are made in Greece.
What’s your ranking of what you tried so far?
It could be just random. There are de minimus differences between blades nowadays. I cannot see how one could cause weepers and one not. I just haven’t noticed anything major between blades since they are all precision made now. The condition of your skin is the most important logically because you are passing a stiff plane across it. The smoother it is the easier shaving is.With respect -- If it had nothing to do with the blades, then why do only some blades, and consistently only those ones, cause the problem? Not saying skin is not a contributing factor, but the blade plays a role as well.
that is very lucky for you. some of us, i.e. with tough beards, do notice the difference between blades. Some blades cause weepers for me too. they are usually the not so sharp ones, but could be any subpar blade. Astra SP (loved by many) always nicks me. I can shave with aggressive razors with the sharpest of blades, no nicks (unless I mess up.), but the Astra can nick me in an R89. YMMV.It could be just random. There are de minimus differences between blades nowadays. I cannot see how one could cause weepers and one not. I just haven’t noticed anything major between blades since they are all precision made now. The condition of your skin is the most important logically because you are passing a stiff plane across it. The smoother it is the easier shaving is.
I think under controlled testing conditions there would be virtually no difference between different blades unless the blade was of very poor quality. The way people compare blades is under highly variable conditions and since shaving is not a precise activity one could conclude that one blade is sharper or smoother than another. I honestly don’t think there is any measurable difference between blades especially used in the same razor with the same cream, gel or soap, but we like to think so and it’s understandable.that is very lucky for you. some of us, i.e. with tough beards, do notice the difference between blades. Some blades cause weepers for me too. they are usually the not so sharp ones, but could be any subpar blade. Astra SP (loved by many) always nicks me. I can shave with aggressive razors with the sharpest of blades, no nicks (unless I mess up.), but the Astra can nick me in an R89. YMMV.
That’s how I shave. Same razor same soap same brush. The only thing that changes is the blade. Even with the same blade type I get an occasional dud.I think under controlled testing conditions there would be virtually no difference between different blades unless the blade was of very poor quality. The way people compare blades is under highly variable conditions and since shaving is not a precise activity one could conclude that one blade is sharper or smoother than another. I honestly don’t think there is any measurable difference between blades especially used in the same razor with the same cream, gel or soap, but we like to think so and it’s understandable.
For me the second one is unbelievably smooth. Unfortunately, I have never tried the first (Navy Blue) one. My understanding is that the second variant tries to replicate the feel of the now discontinued Gillette Swedes.
I think I have heard better things about the second one, but I personally haven't tried it. I only tried the first one and didn't think much of it.
I think under controlled testing conditions there would be virtually no difference between different blades unless the blade was of very poor quality. The way people compare blades is under highly variable conditions and since shaving is not a precise activity one could conclude that one blade is sharper or smoother than another. I honestly don’t think there is any measurable difference between blades especially used in the same razor with the same cream, gel or soap, but we like to think so and it’s understandable.
I accept your experience, but I also know mine. Many times I only change the blade, everything else remains the same. There are huge differences in their performance. Furthermore, there is a website (search in your fav search engine: refined shave) that measured the sharpness of a lot of blades. (please don't try to nitpick on their method.) Just accept that some people can feel a difference, as we accept that you don't.I think under controlled testing conditions there would be virtually no difference between different blades unless the blade was of very poor quality. The way people compare blades is under highly variable conditions and since shaving is not a precise activity one could conclude that one blade is sharper or smoother than another. I honestly don’t think there is any measurable difference between blades especially used in the same razor with the same cream, gel or soap, but we like to think so and it’s understandable.
I always think of the clear glass vs frosted glass analogy. If you get paint on clear glass it is a whole lot easier scraping it off than frosted glass. As you alluded to, the smoother your skin the easier it is to shave and the less irritation there will be.I tend to agree with you. I do grant that some will have a more difficult time shaving than I do.
I find that blades are more alike than different. The differences in my shaves is due mostly to the razor I am using than the blade.
If there are defects in the blade, they will manifest themselves all over your face. If the blade is not defective, then it is a smooth, sharp piece of metal.
The variable is the shaving surface and shaving technique. If and when I nick myself, I attribute it to operator error, not the blade. Sometimes it is not operator error, but a small bump on my face that wasn't there the previous day.
I don't blame the razor blade because it encountered a tiny bump on my face and cut through it.