I might have caught a unicorn named Lupo 95?

I didn't quite want this to be a review or an acquisition post, but rather a proclamation of my happiness with this razor so wanted to just make it its own post if allowed.

If anybody has seen my previous posts I was battling more mild razors and on the hunt for something that suited my preferences of only shaving 2-3 days, wanting at the least a real close DSF or borderline BBS, and not tear up my neck. I read, and people suggested to ignore common sense and go with a more aggressive razor and so I procured a Razorock Lupo 95 which arrived last night.

Well, this morning I took it for a test drive, and, with a bit of trepidation touched the blade to my face and instantly fell in love. With as little pressure as I could use without the razor falling out of my hand with a Wizamet Iridium blade the first pass alone produced a DFS going WTG. I rinsed my face to check progress and really only had a touch of stubble around by chin, jawline, and neck. So I lathered up again and went XTG on my upper face, and a mix of XTG and ATG on my jawline/chine and down my neck. The thing that really boggled my simple mind was that there was absolutely zero tugging or irritation on my lower neck. If I'm being honest, I jumped the gun and actually went over a part of my neck that wasn't fully healed from a few days ago and had some superficial razor bumps and the Lupo never even made them the slightest bit red or weep.

I fought all my instincts not to go in for the kill and do 1 more cleanup pass on my lower neck and left good enough alone for the first attempt, and decided to chase it with the alum block. Again, I had a small kneejerk reaction when I placed it to my face thinking I would find that irritation, but even on my lower neck I might have well been rubbing water on my face because I didn't get a single tingler anywhere save for a little pimple on my cheek which we can't blame the razor for since it didn't cut it open (a testament in and of itself.

I'm not sure I even want to experiment with other blades (but let's be honest we all know I will) and am extremely satisfied the this "n" of 1 shave. I still have an inbound Game Changer 84 coming in, but I can't see any reason that will make me decide to keep that vs the Lupo. Right down to the milling coming in flush with the blade's sides making it an extremely versatile tool for around the nose, to the shaving angle which apparently really fits my hand and face makes this my current unicorn I have been after. This is probably the 3rd time I've put this picture for attention, but I can't get enough of this little razor. I won't shave my face again for a couple days again, so might have to shave everywhere else on my body just to have some more fun. I'm sure I could use the increase in aerodynamics...

PS: I might have gone a bit overboard because that lather you see is AFTER my 2 pass shave. Rather have it and not need it vs need it and not have it I suppose.

I didn't quite want this to be a review or an acquisition post, but rather a proclamation of my happiness with this razor so wanted to just make it its own post if allowed.

If anybody has seen my previous posts I was battling more mild razors and on the hunt for something that suited my preferences of only shaving 2-3 days, wanting at the least a real close DSF or borderline BBS, and not tear up my neck. I read, and people suggested to ignore common sense and go with a more aggressive razor and so I procured a Razorock Lupo 95 which arrived last night.

Well, this morning I took it for a test drive, and, with a bit of trepidation touched the blade to my face and instantly fell in love. With as little pressure as I could use without the razor falling out of my hand with a Wizamet Iridium blade the first pass alone produced a DFS going WTG. I rinsed my face to check progress and really only had a touch of stubble around by chin, jawline, and neck. So I lathered up again and went XTG on my upper face, and a mix of XTG and ATG on my jawline/chine and down my neck. The thing that really boggled my simple mind was that there was absolutely zero tugging or irritation on my lower neck. If I'm being honest, I jumped the gun and actually went over a part of my neck that wasn't fully healed from a few days ago and had some superficial razor bumps and the Lupo never even made them the slightest bit red or weep.

I fought all my instincts not to go in for the kill and do 1 more cleanup pass on my lower neck and left good enough alone for the first attempt, and decided to chase it with the alum block. Again, I had a small kneejerk reaction when I placed it to my face thinking I would find that irritation, but even on my lower neck I might have well been rubbing water on my face because I didn't get a single tingler anywhere save for a little pimple on my cheek which we can't blame the razor for since it didn't cut it open (a testament in and of itself.

I'm not sure I even want to experiment with other blades (but let's be honest we all know I will) and am extremely satisfied the this "n" of 1 shave. I still have an inbound Game Changer 84 coming in, but I can't see any reason that will make me decide to keep that vs the Lupo. Right down to the milling coming in flush with the blade's sides making it an extremely versatile tool for around the nose, to the shaving angle which apparently really fits my hand and face makes this my current unicorn I have been after. This is probably the 3rd time I've put this picture for attention, but I can't get enough of this little razor. I won't shave my face again for a couple days again, so might have to shave everywhere else on my body just to have some more fun. I'm sure I could use the increase in aerodynamics...

PS: I might have gone a bit overboard because that lather you see is AFTER my 2 pass shave. Rather have it and not need it vs need it and not have it I suppose.

The Lupo is a great razor. The GC 84 is a great razor as well, but probably will be a little less efficient than the Lupo, but by a small margin. They are both popular and with good reason.

Congratulations! You can always use the leftover lather as an extra washup and I doubt you'll find a better blade unless you go vintage.
Those Wizamets are excellent. Good luck and enjoy your shaves. 

I used my Lupo 127 yesterday with a Wizamet blade. It is such a smooth razor and blade combination in spite of the sharpness and larger blade gap. The efficiency of the combo is off the charts. The Lupo series is a winner all the way around. They are well-made, have a great price point for 316L SS, and there are plenty of choices in blade gaps so everyone could find what they're looking for as per their preferences or needs. Since adding the 127, I think that really rounds out the lineup and makes it complete by adding that highly efficient option to the series.

I don't understand all the love this Lupo 95 gets. I find it way too aggressive. With all the rave reviews, I'm certain that if I find a blade that doesn't cut my face off, it's gonna be a fantastic razor. Just need to work my way to that magic blade.

I don't understand all the love this Lupo 95 gets. I find it way too aggressive. With all the rave reviews, I'm certain that if I find a blade that doesn't cut my face off, it's gonna be a fantastic razor. Just need to work my way to that magic blade.

I love it so far. Only had a few shaves with it but I've also tried the extreme mild side and have cut my face and had more irritation with mild blades and razors than aggressive. But everybody is different. When I used to work in the car business we say there's an ass for every seat. Same can be said for razors and blades I reckon