#41
(10-04-2018, 01:32 AM)Dayman Wrote: How hard is it to maneuver? I don’t like razors that cover the blade tabs, but I’m interested in this one at such a low price.

How come? I'm the exact opposite.
#42
(10-04-2018, 01:44 AM)EFDan Wrote:
(10-04-2018, 01:32 AM)Dayman Wrote: How hard is it to maneuver? I don’t like razors that cover the blade tabs, but I’m interested in this one at such a low price.

How come?  I'm the exact opposite.

I find it hard to get under the nose and it’s harder to unload the blade.

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#43

It's sharp and it cuts. I like it...
Northeast, USA
Last nights shave with the Ascension Twist...


The Aluminum Ascension head with the SS Ascension handle. Still a bit handle heavy but, definitely better weight wise in my hands. Just a fantastic shave that left no doubt. First pass a 1/4 turned from tight had a very nice and efficient feeling shave. Pass 2 was just a quick tweak, maybe a 16th of a turn and an awesome finish with no touch ups. Not bad at all this Ascension from PAA. Sleeper in the making....


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#44
The SS version is outstanding. Great weight and balanced.


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#45

Member
Colorado Springs
SOTD OCtober 5th
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Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave
PAA SS DOC Ascension
Treet New Steel (2)
Yaqi Professional (30mm, Cruiser Class)
PAA Pineapple Bay Rum soap & AS

With the Ascension opened up a quarter turn I was able to use a much shallower angle which really made for a more comfortable and closer shave. Three passes brought home the baby.

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#46

It's sharp and it cuts. I like it...
Northeast, USA
Just gets better every time I use this razor. The smoothness and the combined deceptive efficiency is just excellent. Simple little twist here and there, bingo and it’s a great feeling shave. The value is amazing and the shave it gives is top notch.... Superb!

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#47
(10-04-2018, 01:32 AM)Dayman Wrote: How hard is it to maneuver? I don’t like razors that cover the blade tabs, but I’m interested in this one at such a low price.

That's it ^. But it's not a deal breaker. They're wider than they need to be for no real practical reason.

I mean I'm a total doofus but I don't think I could cut my nose or ears with the tabs if I tried to saw them off let alone bump into them.

That said I may have to give this one a try.

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#48

Member
Gilbert, AZ USA
I got back into town yesterday, and heading to the PO Box for my PAA package was the first thing I did. I have the nickel DOC and really enjoy it lot. Between the two I definitely prefer the weight and balance of the SS Ascension. My first shave with the Ascension was smooth and just this side of BBS. I tried both fully tightened and 1/4 turn loose. To be honest I didn't notice that big of a difference.

Monday I'm flying out of town again. I'm thinking of breaking my rule of not flying with a razor that cost me more than $20. Two days just isn't going to be enough time.

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#49
It's a damn fine razor and well worth the price tag.
#50
Just wanted to post a quick review.

I have the PAA Ascension in stainless. I also have a rough beard and very sensitive skin. Normally in order for a razor to give me BBS, I have to shave until I get significant irritation.

The only razor I have found that gets around this is the Blackbird OC.

And now the Ascension.

This razor is smooth. The tightening/loosening in order to adjust the efficiency is not a gimmick. 3 shaves in and I can get a BBS that lasts a tad less long than with my Blackbird, but is much more comfortable, and much gentler on my skin.

I have heard reports that both a steep (ride the guard) and a shallow (ride the cap) angle works well. I am still trying to figure it out for myself. What do you gents find?

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