Additional Initial Impressions – I forgot to add – I really like the use of bars on the top cap to secure the razor alignment vs. posts. I have had movement in blades on razors with posts and when moving that same blade to another razor with bars, there was considerably less movement. Besides the unique way the WR2 holds a blade (which is also exceptional), this is my preferred method.
Shave 1 – my goal of his is to not push the limits of this razor right off the bat. When testing razors, I wait 2 days between shaves, use a fresh blade, and go wtg, atg, atg (for any cleanup). This was not always the case, but once I found that I could go atg with the Overlander, what’s the point of not trying to get to at least that point. I’ve only found two razors that I can comfortably go ATG with so this is not to say this is not a big “test,” but I am not nitpicking nuances with this shave.
First Pass - WTG was wonderful. No blade feel at all. I was actually surprised. If I remember correctly, some people seem to think this is mid-aggressive and others think it is mild. All I can say is that the aggression that I felt was similar to some of the milder razors I have used. This was a big plus for me.
Second pass – ATG – The rubber hits the road here and I am shocked to say, it was amazing. The razor went right through with no tugging or over-aggression (this includes my trouble spots). I don’t remember feeling any blade feel – or it was there it wasn’t uncomfortable. I think I had two weepers that I didn’t feel (I have had this sometimes with the Overlander as well).
Third Pass – ATG Cleanup – same as the second pass. This is one smooooooth razor. I achieved what I would call bbs without pressure – you rub your hands lightly on the face and its bbs. BBS with pressure is if you press into your face, you don’t feel anything. As I mentioned, I didn’t push it so this was an exceptional result. I had the “just-shaved” feeling for about an hour after the shave – which is an ever so slight burn or sting – I have also felt this with the Overlander at times.
Summary - I really need to compare it to the Overlander side-by-side. This is an amazing razor. I actually was hoping for it to not be to make my life easier. I don’t always get 100% perfect shaves with the Overlander so there is always room for improvement. The Diamondback is the closest any razor has come to dethroning it. WOW.
If you have tried the Overlander, how do you think it compares?
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