Hi, just finished shaving with the RR Old type 5 minutes ago.
Good first impressions, pretty efficient while still being relatively mild. It's not the best razor I have ever tried but at this price, this is a great deal. I would liken my experience with the Parker 24c, similar efficiency but I find the Old type a bit milder.
I would probably rank this razor higher if I wasn't so enamored with my current favorite which is simply fantastic. With that said, I would recommend this over the Maggards V3A which is too harsh in my experience, or the Fine slant which is more efficient but too harsh as well.
The handle is pretty solid, heavy and nicely done, knurling isn't deep but enough that grip shouldn't be a problem. The head is definitely Zamak, I would say I find the head slightly too thin and too light but then again I didn't have the Gillette old type, I have no point of reference to compare but looking at pictures, they do look very much alike. The razor is definitely bottom heavy.
It's a good razor. I prefer this over my other razors, and for the price I think you're getting a good deal if you like open combs.
Good first impressions, pretty efficient while still being relatively mild. It's not the best razor I have ever tried but at this price, this is a great deal. I would liken my experience with the Parker 24c, similar efficiency but I find the Old type a bit milder.
I would probably rank this razor higher if I wasn't so enamored with my current favorite which is simply fantastic. With that said, I would recommend this over the Maggards V3A which is too harsh in my experience, or the Fine slant which is more efficient but too harsh as well.
The handle is pretty solid, heavy and nicely done, knurling isn't deep but enough that grip shouldn't be a problem. The head is definitely Zamak, I would say I find the head slightly too thin and too light but then again I didn't have the Gillette old type, I have no point of reference to compare but looking at pictures, they do look very much alike. The razor is definitely bottom heavy.
It's a good razor. I prefer this over my other razors, and for the price I think you're getting a good deal if you like open combs.