First shave. Loaded a Feather Pro Super as they are slightly thicker (wider) then the Pros. My soap was Phoenix Shaving pineapple bay rum which has clay in it so the soap requires a lot of water. I also used a Frank Shaving silvertip brush. This razor shaves so smooth and close with little effort. However, using this razor with the blade combination I would easily rate it for aggressiveness at 8/10. Although the head is a bit bulky it was no problem getting into tight areas (under the nose). The finish of this razor is spectacular although when I got it yesterday it required some clean up. The handle gave some resistance when I screwed it into the head so I took a cotton swap and cleaned out the threads of the handle. I do this with all new handles. This one had black residue in it. Also the bottom plate had dirt but that came off easily with soap and water. To me it was well worth the money.
(02-09-2022, 02:20 PM)slantman Wrote: First shave. Loaded a Feather Pro Super as they are slightly thicker (wider) then the Pros. My soap was Phoenix Shaving pineapple bay rum which has clay in it so the soap requires a lot of water. I also used a Frank Shaving silvertip brush. This razor shaves so smooth and close with little effort. However, using this razor with the blade combination I would easily rate it for aggressiveness at 8/10. Although the head is a bit bulky it was no problem getting into tight areas (under the nose). The finish of this razor is spectacular although when I got it yesterday it required some clean up. The handle gave some resistance when I screwed it into the head so I took a cotton swap and cleaned out the threads of the handle. I do this with all new handles. This one had black residue in it. Also the bottom plate had dirt but that came off easily with soap and water. To me it was well worth the money.
Excellent shave report. Even with a regular Proline, I felt the razor was more aggressive than my Brass General.
Clint
(02-09-2022, 03:22 PM)clint64 Wrote:(02-09-2022, 02:20 PM)slantman Wrote: First shave. Loaded a Feather Pro Super as they are slightly thicker (wider) then the Pros. My soap was Phoenix Shaving pineapple bay rum which has clay in it so the soap requires a lot of water. I also used a Frank Shaving silvertip brush. This razor shaves so smooth and close with little effort. However, using this razor with the blade combination I would easily rate it for aggressiveness at 8/10. Although the head is a bit bulky it was no problem getting into tight areas (under the nose). The finish of this razor is spectacular although when I got it yesterday it required some clean up. The handle gave some resistance when I screwed it into the head so I took a cotton swap and cleaned out the threads of the handle. I do this with all new handles. This one had black residue in it. Also the bottom plate had dirt but that came off easily with soap and water. To me it was well worth the money.
Excellent shave report. Even with a regular Proline, I felt the razor was more aggressive than my Brass General.
Thanks. I really like the Pro Supers. Great value for your money. Always very sharp out of the box.
Wednesday February 9, 2022
Razor: Asylum Rx V2
Blade: Schick Proline
Brush: Knothead Brushworks "The Kentuckian"
Soap: Vintage Williams Cream
AS 1: Humphreys Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1190
Sorry, Rushed day today.........
https://youtu.be/H9BcO7XIuZU
Razor: Asylum Rx V2
Blade: Schick Proline
Brush: Knothead Brushworks "The Kentuckian"
Soap: Vintage Williams Cream
AS 1: Humphreys Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1190
Sorry, Rushed day today.........
https://youtu.be/H9BcO7XIuZU
This post by Dave in KY mentions views and opinions expressed and makes it known that they are "those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of DFS or any other member, agency, organization, employer or company."
(This post was last modified: 02-09-2022, 07:33 PM by Fedsbackhand.)
It sounds like the angle is relatively small to maximise smoothness on the RX
Another first impressions video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6OU_EE3GX4&t=908s
Another first impressions video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6OU_EE3GX4&t=908s
(This post was last modified: 02-09-2022, 09:28 PM by Moriarty.)
Yeah, just watched Dave in KY’s video and it was very, very good. Nice and straightforward, with all the information and context needed and no fluff. Sounds like it’s a razor I would like if I wanted something with a touch more efficiency than the Vector, which I might.
Dave, I wish your face a speedy recovery ?
Edit: watched Fedsbackhand video too now. Very informative. You’re nuts, which is great. And I admire how clean your bathroom ceiling is.
I’m glad the razor is good for both of you guys.
Dave, I wish your face a speedy recovery ?
Edit: watched Fedsbackhand video too now. Very informative. You’re nuts, which is great. And I admire how clean your bathroom ceiling is.
I’m glad the razor is good for both of you guys.
(02-09-2022, 08:18 PM)clint64 Wrote: Dave in KY Excellent first impression Video.Thanks Clint
(02-09-2022, 09:04 PM)Moriarty Wrote: Yeah, just watched Dave in KY’s video and it was very, very good. Nice and straightforward, with all the information and context needed and no fluff. Sounds like it’s a razor I would like if I wanted something with a touch more efficiency than the Vector, which I might.Thanks, all recovered. It stays dry and touchy around the mouth all winter as I work outside and never moisturize....... I guess I should but that's how I roll
Dave, I wish your face a speedy recovery ?
Edit: watched Fedsbackhand video too now. Very informative. You’re nuts, which is great. And I admire how clean your bathroom ceiling is.
I’m glad the razor is good for both of you guys.
This post by Dave in KY mentions views and opinions expressed and makes it known that they are "those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of DFS or any other member, agency, organization, employer or company."
(02-09-2022, 09:37 PM)Fedsbackhand Wrote: Uh, that's not me. Just a video I found on youtube.
Oh, thank god for that. I didn’t want to offend by saying anything, but I was thinking Roger Federer must have had a tough time of it lately to be so out of condition. Booze and pills, one could only assume. But now it’s a relief to learn this isn’t Federer at all, and maybe he does have one more grand slam in him.
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