RazoRock Hawk V2

It seems that Joe is about to release version 2 of the Hawk...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWYLjCNjupj/

Got one ordered.

My friend just ordered one for each of us.

https://www.italianbarber.com/collection...edge-razor

Looks like it will shave equally to the first version. Just new design implements on locking the blade, base plate and handle assembly. Went from locking tabs to pins, a la Brass General.
Pics from the IB site:

Still some left as of right now.

Aluminum though. Too light weight for me.

Looks great.

I like the knob on the handle. Hope it's threaded the same as the head. Opens up a world of customized options. I have a bunch of BRW pieces and enjoy swapping out the knobs between different styles and materials.

As I have written elsewhere, I own both the aluminum and stainless steel HAWK v.1 and, while they are both terrific, I tend to lean a bit more towards the lighter feel of the aluminum. Now comes v.2 in aluminum and what really intrigues me is the curved head, à la the iKon El Jefe. Blade placement flaw aside, the El Jefe gives me a fantastic shave and it is heavy stainless steel. It will be very interesting to compare the, what I am assuming will be very light, HAWK v.2 to the El Jefe with their similar head styles.

It looks like the heads are identical except for a new locking mechanism for the blades, what looks like a third slot hole on the head, and a new handle of course.

My SE champion is the Colonial Razors The General V1 AL.
Since I bought it I have tried various others.
But in the end, every confrontation was to its advantage.

In addition to the technical characteristics, it had a great price.
Especially for those who bought it during the launch phase.
Unfortunately, the model quickly went out of production.

At the time, the razorock Hawk V1 had just been released.
But it had little to offer compared to the CR.
After a while the aluminum V2 arrived.
Which over time has been enriched with very beautiful anodized liveries.
This green, as well as the Electric Blue, have always attracted me.

The RR offers today many advantages:
• performance
• colors
• aluminum
• price

To date I am sure to recommend this razor.
For those who want to try an SE razor for the first time.
But also for those who already love the superior capabilities of Artist Club (AC) blades, and are looking for a light or colored razor.
Given the very advantageous price, compared to direct contenders, some I have read choose it as a backup / travel razor.

Performance is related to the blade.
But the manufacture is of value.

Weight and balance are optimal.
In the hand it is absolutely accurate.
I find it very pleasant.

Basically the weights and balances are similar:
• Total RR 36g | CR 44g
• Head RR 13g | CR 18g
• Handle RR 23g | CR 26g
• Balance RR 36% / 64% | CR 40% / 60%

But the feeling is different.
The elongated teardrop shape of the CR handle, combined with the slightly better balance, makes the feeling more natural.
Especially considering my back grip technique.

However these are minor differences. Finding a (in my opinion) beautiful razor, at the right price, in aluminum, with a long but light handle and therefore better balanced (greater efficiency of the material) today is not easy. This I believe is. Definitely !!!

And looks very nice in SOTD.

Different conception of the same geometry.
Exposure is similar, with differet angle, gap and reveal.
IMHO a shallower angle, with a little more gap but less reveal is the best way.
So The General V1 AL is a better daily shaver.
Anyway the Hawk V2 AL is a good one too.