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(06-08-2023, 03:07 AM)TheHunter Wrote: I have owned a BBS-1 for years, and it’s one of my very favorite Razors. I don’t find that it has a small sweet spot, I find it very intuitive in use and have no issues finding the correct angle. Although the BBS-1 only has a 1.0 blade gap, I find its efficiency on par with a WR2 1.35. I always use a fresh Feather blade for my BBS-1 shaves. Feather is the blade the BBS-1 was designed with in mind, and I always get great results. Congrats on adding one to your Den, this is the OG of modern high end safety razors.
I agree with all of this 100%.
My advice is to sell the BBS-1.
(06-09-2023, 05:17 PM)Fedsbackhand Wrote: Or send it to me and I'll let you know the best angle and blade choice
I guess I can throw myself on the altar and give you a second opinion after he's done with it
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After reading this thread I dusted off the old BBS-1. Been using a Ti WR2 1.65 almost exclusively as of late and while the BBS-1 is noticeably less efficient, it still achieved the same result albeit with a bit more work. Still, it’s truly a joy to use and a complete cruise control shaver that I’m grateful to own.
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(06-11-2023, 10:03 PM)Deus Vult Wrote:
After reading this thread I dusted off the old BBS-1. Been using a Ti WR2 1.65 almost exclusively as of late and while the BBS-1 is noticeably less efficient, it still achieved the same result albeit with a bit more work. Still, it’s truly a joy to use and a complete cruise control shaver that I’m grateful to own.
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Beautiful to look at - maybe one day haha
(06-14-2023, 09:37 PM)Korii Wrote:(06-11-2023, 10:03 PM)Deus Vult Wrote:
After reading this thread I dusted off the old BBS-1. Been using a Ti WR2 1.65 almost exclusively as of late and while the BBS-1 is noticeably less efficient, it still achieved the same result albeit with a bit more work. Still, it’s truly a joy to use and a complete cruise control shaver that I’m grateful to own.
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Beautiful to look at - maybe one day haha
I hope you’re able to acquire one if it’s something you’d really like. In the mean time, absolutely get a WR2 if you don’t already have one and want a similar shaving experience.
I think I've had 4 of them. 2 at one time even. I love the looks but struggled with the shave. The head is light and makes it handle heavy. I've sold every one I've had. I get why guys like them, it really is a piece of shaving history. A damned handsome one too.
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(06-15-2023, 12:28 AM)Deus Vult Wrote:(06-14-2023, 09:37 PM)Korii Wrote:(06-11-2023, 10:03 PM)Deus Vult Wrote:
After reading this thread I dusted off the old BBS-1. Been using a Ti WR2 1.65 almost exclusively as of late and while the BBS-1 is noticeably less efficient, it still achieved the same result albeit with a bit more work. Still, it’s truly a joy to use and a complete cruise control shaver that I’m grateful to own.
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Beautiful to look at - maybe one day haha
I hope you’re able to acquire one if it’s something you’d really like. In the mean time, absolutely get a WR2 if you don’t already have one and want a similar shaving experience.
Already have a Wr2 1.35/1.55 and I love it
(06-15-2023, 01:21 AM)LOOT Wrote: I think I've had 4 of them. 2 at one time even. I love the looks but struggled with the shave. The head is light and makes it handle heavy. I've sold every one I've had. I get why guys like them, it really is a piece of shaving history. A damned handsome one too.
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Rumour: LOOT and george1906 have the solid 14k gold BBS-1
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