#71
I haven't tried one that hasn't worked yet. Some razors are picky about blades.
#72
I just received my Flat Bottom Ascension today and gave it a try tonight. Overall, the razor was very light even considering that the Flat Bottom was designed to give the aluminum version more weight. I could imagine what the original one felt like just by putting the top cap and handle in my hand. I decided to shave as it came instead of trying a heavier handle. It felt no different from my bakelite razors.

I tried the adjustment prior to shaving and set it to where I thought it should be set at. After my first stroke, I realized that it needed to be tightened more and so I did and it ended up a little on the rough side. I did notice that because the razor was made of aluminum, I had to be careful of my angle because the teeth on the top cap and bottom comb were sharp enough to make it uncomfortable. I experienced the same thing when I used the aluminum version of the AES, but it was the pointed tip and the sharp corners of the top cap.

I did my second pass with the head almost completely tightened and it was a very smooth pass, but I noticed that I did have to fool around with the angle again just slightly. Surprisingly, I managed to end up with a very good near BBS shave after two passes. I think what I learned from this shave was that I really should be adjusting the razor starting from the completely closed position and then loosening it instead of starting from a loose position and then tightening it for a starting point.

The shape of the head really did make this a better adjustable razor than just inserting a rubber donut between the base plate and handle of a regular razor.

I need more shaves under my belt for this one, but I was impressed with the shave results to make me want to try more shaves.

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#73

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I had my maiden voyage today with the flat-bottomed aluminum Ascension, and it was splendid.  

With a Med Prep popped in, there was firm pressure for a bit more than a quarter turn.  I did most of the shave at 1/8 turn (half way tightened), and touch ups alternating between fully closed and 1/4 turn.  The feedback is great, although least noticeable at fully closed.  There is a clear difference in aggressiveness between the three settings I used - not as wide a range as "regular" adjustables - but still wide enough to be useful and to get the job done pleasantly for me (a skin-friendly BBS; I had some leisure time today Smile).   What I liked best though, was the effortless, well lubricated "DOC glide".  It felt so sweet!  

Well, so much for the honeymoon.

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#74

It's sharp and it cuts. I like it...
Northeast, USA
I heard a tweety bird singing that there is a good chance that PAA’s Ascension SS Twist could be dropping another batch in the next couple of weeks. As you Gents know, I think very highly of this razor made of 316/316L Stainless as it provides a remarkably smooth yet efficient feeling shave. And for the price it is a pretty darn good value, imo...

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#75
I love this razor and did an Instagram post on it a few days ago. Here’s the link.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPXgNqnHaq/...d5ushkznfq



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(04-18-2019, 03:08 AM)george1906 Wrote: I love this razor and did an Instagram post on it a few days ago. Here’s the link.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPXgNqnHaq/...d5ushkznfq



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Beautiful handle

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(04-18-2019, 04:08 AM)jmudrick Wrote:
(04-18-2019, 03:08 AM)george1906 Wrote: I love this razor and did an Instagram post on it a few days ago. Here’s the link.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPXgNqnHaq/...d5ushkznfq



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Beautiful handle

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Thanks, read the comments from PAA on that handle on the Instagram post.


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(04-18-2019, 12:51 PM)george1906 Wrote:
(04-18-2019, 04:08 AM)jmudrick Wrote:
(04-18-2019, 03:08 AM)george1906 Wrote: I love this razor and did an Instagram post on it a few days ago. Here’s the link.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwPXgNqnHaq/...d5ushkznfq



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Beautiful handle

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Thanks, read the comments from PAA on that handle on the Instagram post.


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I agree. A little pricey for me but I'm very tempted. Weight and length?. Looks like it might be handle heavy at that length.

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(04-18-2019, 02:22 PM)jmudrick Wrote:
(04-18-2019, 12:51 PM)george1906 Wrote:
(04-18-2019, 04:08 AM)jmudrick Wrote: Beautiful handle

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Thanks, read the comments from PAA on that handle on the Instagram post.


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I agree. A little pricey for me but I'm very tempted. Weight and length?. Looks like it might be handle heavy at that length.

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That handle is 92-93mm and is solid SS. Works perfectly for me with that head. I like beefier handles so for me, it’s spot on. Marley Machine Works did that custom handle for me a couple years ago and I have used it on several other SS heads. The fit and finish go perfectly with the Ascension head.


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#80

It's sharp and it cuts. I like it...
Northeast, USA
Copper Ba-by! Yeah!!!!

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