(This post was last modified: 10-29-2019, 04:33 PM by tcrannl.)
I received this razor a week ago.
Don't let the blade gap fool you.....this is an aggressive razor.
I have a Merker, an Edwin Jagger, and Timeless in both stainless and bronze, plus a couple of Gilette vintage razors.... to MY skin THIS is the most aggressive razor I own.
The first time I used it I ended up with five or six "weepers" (first time ever with a safety razor).
The second time I was more careful and had just one.
The third time I used hardly any pressure, and as stated above....don't force it. No nicks.
That shave was great. I'm liking the light weight too.
It's the ONLY razor I have that I can clean under my nose properly with. Others just can't get in there like this one. The "head" seems smaller for some reason, even though it looks the same as the stainless and brass versions. It's more maneuverable. I can get in tighter places with this razor than my other safety razors.
The only thing I can see, that makes this so aggressive for such a small blade gap, is that, to my eye, the gap may be smaller but MORE of the razor's edge is exposed...it protrudes further out, than the other razors I have.
Don't expect a "mild" shave. I was surprised the first time I used it
My recommendation...buy it, try it and be careful on the first shave.
If you want a light, maneuverable, aggressive razor....this is the one.
Everyone is different though, this is my take on it only.
To me it's probably going to be my favorite shaver.
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