Comparing two high gap razors

They couldn't be more different; the Yaqi Sentinel and the Stirling SSC.  While the Yaqi appears to have a greater blade gap at 1.5 mm, it is clearly the milder of the two, requiring two passes for a clean close shave.  The Stirling (standard plate) on the other hand gave me a near BBS shave in just one pass with no weepers.  
The Yaqi is a much better looking razor IMO (but looks don't shave faces).  The Stirling's esthetics are rather coarse and it requires your full attention, but it shaves like no other.  I had three days growth and used Feather blades.  Both of these razors were made in China.  I'm selling the Yaqi and keeping the Stirling.

Can't comment on the Yaqi, but the Stirling ST is one of my favorite razors. I was lucky enough to grab one from the run made here in the U.S.

Now the Yaqi Sentinel 1.50 is OC too.

Now the Yaqi Sentinel 1.50 is OC too.

A 1.50 OC just sounds vicious. But I’m curious.

IMO, the Stirling Razor is a masterpiece and easily the most aggressive and efficient razor I’ve ever used. The blade feel and audible feedback is unparalleled. I enjoy it so much that I bought the USA and the Chinese version and I’m really hoping that Rod does another run in titanium.

IMO, the Stirling Razor is a masterpiece and easily the most aggressive and efficient razor I’ve ever used. The blade feel and audible feedback is unparalleled. I enjoy it so much that I bought the USA and the Chinese version and I’m really hoping that Rod does another run in titanium.

My wallet hopes that he doesn't...

IMO, the Stirling Razor is a masterpiece and easily the most aggressive and efficient razor I’ve ever used. The blade feel and audible feedback is unparalleled. I enjoy it so much that I bought the USA and the Chinese version and I’m really hoping that Rod does another run in titanium.

My wallet hopes that he doesn't...

Haha, start saving now because my hopes and prayers are for another run!