#31

It's sharp and it cuts. I like it...
Northeast, USA
(06-23-2021, 10:55 AM)Dave in KY Wrote: Nice review Gus GlazedBoker It sounds like and appears similar in design and characteristics to the Henson Happy2

Thanks partner. Yes, it does look similar to the Henson. Unfortunately, I can't compare the two if they are close to one another on shave performance. I can tell you though that though this has very little blade reveal, it does shave very well. Still smooth almost 9 hours later with just a very feint feel of whiskers along the jawline.

Great shaves to you buddy..... ; )

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#32

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GlazedBoker Gus thank you for the photos and review. The razor does look similar to the Henson. I have the Henson and will be able to compare the two when mine arrives.

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#33

It's sharp and it cuts. I like it...
Northeast, USA
(06-23-2021, 01:01 PM)clint64 Wrote: GlazedBoker Gus thank you for the photos and review. The razor does look similar to the Henson. I have the Henson and will be able to compare the two when mine arrives.

Excellent Clint clint64. I look forward to that comparison my friend.....

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#34
(06-23-2021, 01:01 PM)clint64 Wrote: GlazedBoker Gus thank you for the photos and review. The razor does look similar to the Henson. I have the Henson and will be able to compare the two when mine arrives.
Looks like much greater blade support in the Henson with this one relying more on the blade bend tension for rigidity.

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(This post was last modified: 06-23-2021, 02:14 PM by gvw755.)
(06-23-2021, 01:57 PM)jmudrick Wrote: Looks like much greater blade support in the Henson with this one relying more on the blade bend tension for rigidity.

My thoughts too. The Henson clamped very close to the cutting edges, but the blade itself laid relatively flat. This razor seems to bow the blade to allow more rigidity. I might have to order one just to test it out.
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(This post was last modified: 06-23-2021, 02:25 PM by jmudrick.)
(06-23-2021, 02:14 PM)gvw755 Wrote:
(06-23-2021, 01:57 PM)jmudrick Wrote: Looks like much greater blade support in the Henson with this one relying more on the blade bend tension for rigidity.

My thoughts too. The Henson clamped very close to the cutting edges, but the blade itself laid relatively flat. This razor seems to bow the blade to allow more rigidity. I might have to order one just to test it out.
Same. Usually I prefer clamping close to the edge but there are exceptions where done right. The Alpha is one example in a modern razor which works well for me because of that blade tension rather than close to the edge clamping.

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#37

It's sharp and it cuts. I like it...
Northeast, USA
2nd shave with the Winning Razor and it felt a lot easier and a bit more intuitive than the first go around from last night. Got the angle from the get go and proceeded to a really good 3 pass shave. Like I said from last night’s shave, it feels just a tiny bit different with the angular slope of the top cap but, it was easier to keep it in the sweet zone with a near seamless feel from cap to base plate. The blade gives a light feel yet it cuts and clears the whiskers with a subtle authority. Audible feedback again is on the low side and one almost thinks that nothing is happening until your done clearing the lather and you do a quick rinse & face feel between passes. It’s doing and doing it well. Got a BBS finish everywhere except for a couple of tiny stragglers around Sir Adam. Smooth as glass everywhere else. 

Impressive first 2 shaves. Still going to reserve my thoughts after a couple more shaves just to get a better overall assessment as I’d like to try a different couple of blades and 2-3 days of growth. Will get back to the Winning Razor in a few days as I want to get in a shave or two with the Rockwell T2. 

Can’t blame a guy in trying to spread my razor love around….


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#38
(06-24-2021, 03:45 AM)GlazedBoker Wrote: 2nd shave with the Winning Razor and it felt a lot easier and a bit more intuitive than the first go around from last night. Got the angle from the get go and proceeded to a really good 3 pass shave. Like I said from last night’s shave, it feels just a tiny bit different with the angular slope of the top cap but, it was easier to keep it in the sweet zone with a near seamless feel from cap to base plate. The blade gives a light feel yet it cuts and clears the whiskers with a subtle authority. Audible feedback again is on the low side and one almost thinks that nothing is happening until your done clearing the lather and you do a quick rinse & face feel between passes. It’s doing and doing it well. Got a BBS finish everywhere except for a couple of tiny stragglers around Sir Adam. Smooth as glass everywhere else. 

Impressive first 2 shaves. Still going to reserve my thoughts after a couple more shaves just to get a better overall assessment as I’d like to try a different couple of blades and 2-3 days of growth. Will get back to the Winning Razor in a few days as I want to get in a shave or two with the Rockwell T2. 

Can’t blame a guy in trying to spread my razor love around….


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Ok I ordered, $45 delivered I don't know you can beat that and happy to support their efforts.

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#39
Got my Winning razor today Loaded up a Gillette Stainless blade and whipped up some ETHOS peppermint. My first impressions
1. Definitely a machined finish grade
2. Fit is perfect
3. This razor prefers a thinner , slicker lather.
4. No issues with the circular drain holes
5. Minimal blade exposure, and very slight blade feel.
6. No blade chatter
7. Get almost a vacuum feel, like a Blackbird when shaving
8.Totally different shave feel than a Yates Precision razor.
9. Feel and shave results remind me very much of my Henson Ti I have that is set between the medium and aggressive baseplate
Got a wonderful 3 pass shave, look forward to further shaves with it.

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#40
(06-25-2021, 01:27 AM)Shavemd Wrote: Got my Winning razor today Loaded up a Gillette Stainless blade and whipped up some ETHOS peppermint. My first impressions
1. Definitely a machined finish grade
2. Fit is perfect
3. This razor prefers a thinner , slicker lather.
4. No issues with the circular drain holes
5. Minimal blade exposure, and very slight blade feel.
6. No blade chatter
7. Get almost a vacuum feel, like a Blackbird when shaving
8.Totally different shave feel than a Yates Precision razor.
9. Feel and shave results remind me very much of my Henson Ti I have that is set between the medium and aggressive baseplate
Got a wonderful 3 pass shave, look forward to further shaves with it.
That vacuum feel on Yates and Blackbird are drag for me.

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