Atelier Durdan N°7 razor pass around.....

cigarman thank you.
I'm probably in same category and 1.5 would be too much. I think 1.1 or 0.9 are best for me.

May I ask about thread and handle options? Could different handles fit head of N7 with no issues? Like La Faulx handle for example.

I found no problems with the thread. I think the initial issue was that the razor needed to be torqued a bit more. Handle options are too subjective. I find the weight to be fine but it is only 12mm. I am used to 14mm. Hope this helps.

2nd SHAVE WITH THE NO. 7. -  1.5 PLATE

Before I start my review, let me give you an update on my experience with the 1.1.  That shave, as I said, was very good.  The DFS+ to BBS quality of the shave lasted me 15 hours.

I have also attached to this review pictures of the gaps between the 1.1 and the 1.5.  Frankly, I don't have a keen enough eye to discern the difference,   BUT MY FACE DID.

On to the review.  It will be more concise than the last one.

I was initially concerned that I didn't focus on the handle and if it was slippery.  I did not find that to be the case.  The design and knurling kept the handle from slipping at any time.
This was the first time that I used a razor with this large of a gap, so I was concerned.
All conditions for the shave were the same as for the 1.1 plate.  The only change is the plate itself.

First Pass:  WTG, using a very steep angle, the razor was excellent.  Lots of audible feedback and a LOT of blade feel.  There is so much aggressiveness with this plate, that I could not, at any time, let my concentration on the shave wander.  This plate is AGGRESSIVE.  AD says it in his description and he isn't lying.  The razor removed the stubble (2 days growth) with no effort.  But, I must be honest in saying it was NOT comfortable for me.  Again, caveat, first time for me using such a large gap razor.

Second Pass:  ATG, again steep angle.  I found that when the angle shifted during my use to a shallower angle, all I felt was the blade, no guard.  This was a wake up call to go back to steep.  The pass was close but uncomfortable.

Third Pass:  XTG.  Here is where the difficulty comes for me.  Maintaining a steep angle on the neck and cheeks is hard.  I found that to offset that, I could use a very shallow angle and get a decent result.  No angle in between worked for me.

CONCLUSION:  The handle is not slippery and the weight/balance of the razor is good.  The 1.5 proved to be very aggressive, efficient.  It was also very uncomfortable.  Maybe if I had more time to work with it, my review might be different.  However, I had no such issue the first time I used the La Faulx ++.  The end result of the shave was a BBS with only 1 nick.

My next shave will be Saturday with the .7 plate.

This test let me know that I am not a candidate for such a high gap razor.  YMMV.

1.1 GAP PLATE




1.5 GAP PLATE

Did anyone notice that the blades are not clamped in the picture. I don't know if it's the photo or the design and processing

Did anyone notice that the blades are not clamped in the picture. I don't know if it's the photo or the design and processing

I am sorry, but that could have been me not torquing it enough.  The other picture shows the blade fully clamped.  But it should be noted that there is no clamping of the blade anywhere else on the head.

Did anyone notice that the blades are not clamped in the picture. I don't know if it's the photo or the design and processing

I am sorry, but that could have been me not torquing it enough.  The other picture shows the blade fully clamped.  But it should be noted that there is no clamping of the blade anywhere else on the head.

It’s his photo or tightening.  My 1.5 is fully clamped. I do mirror his shave experience however.  1.3 is the aggressive sweet spot for this razor. 1.1 is great too and about equal to the blackbird. 

yes, you can use standard M5 x .8mm threaded handles and they will fit the No. 7.  Carbon handles may not.

First Pass:  WTG, using a very steep angle, the razor was excellent.  Lots of audible feedback and a LOT of blade feel.  There is so much aggressiveness with this plate, that I could not, at any time, let my concentration on the shave wander.  This plate is AGGRESSIVE.  AD says it in his description and he isn't lying.  The razor removed the stubble (2 days growth) with no effort.  But, I must be honest in saying it was NOT comfortable for me.  Again, caveat, first time for me using such a large gap razor.

Second Pass:  ATG, again steep angle.  I found that when the angle shifted during my use to a shallower angle, all I felt was the blade, no guard.  This was a wake up call to go back to steep.  The pass was close but uncomfortable.

Third Pass:  XTG.  Here is where the difficulty comes for me.  Maintaining a steep angle on the neck and cheeks is hard.  I found that to offset that, I could use a very shallow angle and get a decent result.  No angle in between worked for me.

[size=medium]CONCLUSION:  The handle is not slippery and the weight/balance of the razor is good.  The 1.5 proved to be very aggressive, efficient.  It was also very uncomfortable.

Have you used a Wolfman wr2 1.55? It is hyper efficient but also very comfortable.

I have not, but that is certainly under consideration.

First Pass:  WTG, using a very steep angle, the razor was excellent.  Lots of audible feedback and a LOT of blade feel.  There is so much aggressiveness with this plate, that I could not, at any time, let my concentration on the shave wander.  This plate is AGGRESSIVE.  AD says it in his description and he isn't lying.  The razor removed the stubble (2 days growth) with no effort.  But, I must be honest in saying it was NOT comfortable for me.  Again, caveat, first time for me using such a large gap razor.

Second Pass:  ATG, again steep angle.  I found that when the angle shifted during my use to a shallower angle, all I felt was the blade, no guard.  This was a wake up call to go back to steep.  The pass was close but uncomfortable.

Third Pass:  XTG.  Here is where the difficulty comes for me.  Maintaining a steep angle on the neck and cheeks is hard.  I found that to offset that, I could use a very shallow angle and get a decent result.  No angle in between worked for me.

[size=medium]CONCLUSION:  The handle is not slippery and the weight/balance of the razor is good.  The 1.5 proved to be very aggressive, efficient.  It was also very uncomfortable.

Have you used a Wolfman wr2 1.55? It is hyper efficient but also very comfortable.

The AD 1.5 is way more efficient and has way more blade feel. Probably has more exposure.

The N*7 has been mailed to the next participant in the list which is rocket. Post when received gents. Thank you and enjoy.

Shave on…

N*7 Pass Around list:
1. GlazedBoker - North Brunswick, NJ - Completed
2. Phoenixkh - Gainesville, FL - Completed
3. cigarman - St. Louis, MO - Completed & shipped
4. rocket - Denver, CO - En route to
5. Dragonsbeard - Webster, NY
6. Dtownvino - Philadelphia, PA
7. Spacemonkey42 - Williamstown, MA
8. Keto - Aurora, MO
9. Big_T - King,NC
10. Calm_Shaver - NY, NY
11. ewk - Goose Creek, SC
12. Bbssboss - Boston, MA
13. wyze0ne - Farmington Hills, MI
14. Marhos24 - Armada, MI
15. Stickshift - Chicago, IL
16. Einar - Appleton, WI
17. Dave in KY - Williamsburg, KY
18. jbreakfield - Daphne, AL
19. Rudy Vey - South Plainfield, NJ
20. WVShaver - Mason, WV