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Chicago
(This post was last modified: 05-18-2019, 05:06 PM by bijou.)
After reading Rawfox1s review I went ahead an purchased the Haircut and Shave Co. razor N075. Now I do not always agree with Rawfox1's opinions but they do have merit he's knowledgeable, informative and fair without being terribly wordy as some people can get (as I'm doing here). Overall I respect what he says, I was intrigued, so I purchased the item. That doesn't mean after using the item my opinion won't differ and I'll sell it, but there are no regrets.
I've had this razor for a few weeks, when I first received it I looked it over and to me, the finish wasn't mirrored polish but it was not too bad as a few of the original photos on the Haircut and Shave site had projected, the photos did not do it justice. The top cap finish is somewhat like the original ATT razor not brushed, not polished, the bottom plate is clean. black in color not as awful and in some photos.
The feel of the razor itself is bottom/handle heavy coming in at 105 grams 15 x 90, though I like the length. I used the razor with the handle it came with and a Stork Brass Aristocrat 13 x 90 (76 grams). The blade's I use are Polsilver (On this razor I used a shim with this blade a few times) and a Feather which I never use because the blade is too harsh for me with the razors I use (I also use a shim with the Feather with this razor).
The razors I use are aggressive razors, in my rotation are 2 types of the Single Ring Ball End (I switched out the Ball End for Stork Aristocrat 13 x 90 handles). I use a Regular with a shim and a U.S. Army that has the same aggressiveness as the Regular with a shim, a CG L3 DC and the PAA Ascension SS with a shim (I really like this razor) and in reserve.a British Streamline Gem.
The N075 was a different experience to use. Let me start, the first thing I did was switch out the handle for the first 2 shaves (Stork) then I went back to the original, its the right handle for this head. The weight does help this head give a good shave and the handle grip when wet is excellent, no slide but not overly grippy, it allows your fingers to maneuver the handle with no thought of resistance.
The shave was slightly perplexing if you can follow this. The shave was mild, I don't like mild, I was not getting the razor feel that I like, but the feedback was good the efficiency was excellent, just slightly less efficient than the razors in my rotation and this was with the Polsilver and a Polsilver with a shim. When I switched to the Feather I was quite surprised that not only did I get a smooth efficient shave but there was no irritation at all, even when I put a shim in for more blade, it stayed disgustingly smooth and efficient, no irritation.
My shaving routine is that I shave daily with a Polsilver so using a Feather on a daily basis for 7 days and having no irritation was astounding to me. I also found that I could be somewhat careless with this razor, I could not cut myself, I mean I could if I really wanted to but the wide margin of error allowed me to daydream more than usual. I will be using a Feather with this razor from this point on.
When I was watching the video where the gentleman was shaving his head without much worry, I understood. Anyone who likes a mild razor, anyone who heads shaves and wants a smooth and really efficient shave with no worries of nicks, cuts or weepers give this razor a try, you will not be disappointed.
One issue to remember (I think its an important one) the cutting angle on this razor is fairly narrow because of how the blade is set at the bottom plate. So when you find the cutting angle through blade feel and feedback remember to not twist (or flick) your wrist in using long strokes towards the top cap, you'll lose the shaving angle and you'll get pissed at the razor for not doing its job.
A lot of razors promote themselves as being smooth and efficient, this razor is really smooth and very efficient. Thank you Rawfox1 for bringing this razor to my attention, it will not ween me off the razors in my current rotation but I will add it to them.
I've had this razor for a few weeks, when I first received it I looked it over and to me, the finish wasn't mirrored polish but it was not too bad as a few of the original photos on the Haircut and Shave site had projected, the photos did not do it justice. The top cap finish is somewhat like the original ATT razor not brushed, not polished, the bottom plate is clean. black in color not as awful and in some photos.
The feel of the razor itself is bottom/handle heavy coming in at 105 grams 15 x 90, though I like the length. I used the razor with the handle it came with and a Stork Brass Aristocrat 13 x 90 (76 grams). The blade's I use are Polsilver (On this razor I used a shim with this blade a few times) and a Feather which I never use because the blade is too harsh for me with the razors I use (I also use a shim with the Feather with this razor).
The razors I use are aggressive razors, in my rotation are 2 types of the Single Ring Ball End (I switched out the Ball End for Stork Aristocrat 13 x 90 handles). I use a Regular with a shim and a U.S. Army that has the same aggressiveness as the Regular with a shim, a CG L3 DC and the PAA Ascension SS with a shim (I really like this razor) and in reserve.a British Streamline Gem.
The N075 was a different experience to use. Let me start, the first thing I did was switch out the handle for the first 2 shaves (Stork) then I went back to the original, its the right handle for this head. The weight does help this head give a good shave and the handle grip when wet is excellent, no slide but not overly grippy, it allows your fingers to maneuver the handle with no thought of resistance.
The shave was slightly perplexing if you can follow this. The shave was mild, I don't like mild, I was not getting the razor feel that I like, but the feedback was good the efficiency was excellent, just slightly less efficient than the razors in my rotation and this was with the Polsilver and a Polsilver with a shim. When I switched to the Feather I was quite surprised that not only did I get a smooth efficient shave but there was no irritation at all, even when I put a shim in for more blade, it stayed disgustingly smooth and efficient, no irritation.
My shaving routine is that I shave daily with a Polsilver so using a Feather on a daily basis for 7 days and having no irritation was astounding to me. I also found that I could be somewhat careless with this razor, I could not cut myself, I mean I could if I really wanted to but the wide margin of error allowed me to daydream more than usual. I will be using a Feather with this razor from this point on.
When I was watching the video where the gentleman was shaving his head without much worry, I understood. Anyone who likes a mild razor, anyone who heads shaves and wants a smooth and really efficient shave with no worries of nicks, cuts or weepers give this razor a try, you will not be disappointed.
One issue to remember (I think its an important one) the cutting angle on this razor is fairly narrow because of how the blade is set at the bottom plate. So when you find the cutting angle through blade feel and feedback remember to not twist (or flick) your wrist in using long strokes towards the top cap, you'll lose the shaving angle and you'll get pissed at the razor for not doing its job.
A lot of razors promote themselves as being smooth and efficient, this razor is really smooth and very efficient. Thank you Rawfox1 for bringing this razor to my attention, it will not ween me off the razors in my current rotation but I will add it to them.
Steven
Member
Thanks for the review and insights in this new razor. Interesting that you use a shim as I had gotten the impression that many in the wet shaving community are not fans of shims. I tend to use shims to experimentally improve a razor's efficiency which usually reduces its smoothness (but these results are not always consistent). As I am quite happy with my den it is unlikely that I will add any more ... unless ... famous last words until a relapse of RAD ensues.
Thanks again gentlemen AJ
Thanks again gentlemen AJ
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Chicago
(This post was last modified: 05-18-2019, 06:49 PM by bijou.)
To each his own, I use a shim for certain razors for more blade feel (the efficiency has to be there with the smoothness to begin with before I would put in a shim) , look at it as one click on a Fatboy (or any adjustable razor) for me it does not change the smoothness for the razors I use, if it does then I discard the razor.
There are many aggressive razors that I don't like, they're just not smooth to begin with. I found the PAA SS Ascension was not an aggressive razor for me but its smoothness with wonderful efficiency made it an outstanding razor for me. So I tried a shim and open (slight twist) it up a 1/4 to 3/8s of a turn which gives me 2 upward clicks on an adjustable and the razor is still smooth as glass with just a drop more blade feel that I'm looking for. On the other hand, I do not use a shim with the CG L3 DC it has just the right blade feel and efficiency that I want.
I experimented with the N075 and it surprised me as I found the right combination of blade with a shim that will make this razor a keeper for me. My opinion about this razor for myself, it is nowhere as aggressive as I like, I would call it mild while others might call it mid aggressive, its just a matter of opinion and what we are looking for. Just like a watch, it may be that to one of us a watch is just a watch, it may depend on price or functionality what I like you may not, but that does not mean either one of ours is not a good watch, it's all about what we personally like for whatever reasons we like it.
There are many aggressive razors that I don't like, they're just not smooth to begin with. I found the PAA SS Ascension was not an aggressive razor for me but its smoothness with wonderful efficiency made it an outstanding razor for me. So I tried a shim and open (slight twist) it up a 1/4 to 3/8s of a turn which gives me 2 upward clicks on an adjustable and the razor is still smooth as glass with just a drop more blade feel that I'm looking for. On the other hand, I do not use a shim with the CG L3 DC it has just the right blade feel and efficiency that I want.
I experimented with the N075 and it surprised me as I found the right combination of blade with a shim that will make this razor a keeper for me. My opinion about this razor for myself, it is nowhere as aggressive as I like, I would call it mild while others might call it mid aggressive, its just a matter of opinion and what we are looking for. Just like a watch, it may be that to one of us a watch is just a watch, it may depend on price or functionality what I like you may not, but that does not mean either one of ours is not a good watch, it's all about what we personally like for whatever reasons we like it.
Steven
Member
Seattle
I do not own "expensive" razors like Wolfman or CG, with the exception of the Rex Ambassador. I do have several 100+ dollar razors in my collection though, and both the Game Changer (GC) .68 and .84 which I enjoy. I prefer mild to mid aggressive razors, and rarely dial my adjustables to their limits. For some reason, I am intrigued by this 3 piece razor, and thinking about purchasing it.
Question: Without the shims, would you rate this razor as mild as the GC .68 or closer to the GC .84? Is it more aggressive than the GC .84, and if so, by how much? How is the efficiency compared to the GC .84? I appreciate your feedback. Thanks in advance.
Question: Without the shims, would you rate this razor as mild as the GC .68 or closer to the GC .84? Is it more aggressive than the GC .84, and if so, by how much? How is the efficiency compared to the GC .84? I appreciate your feedback. Thanks in advance.
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(05-19-2019, 06:38 AM)Captainjonny Wrote: I do not own "expensive" razors like Wolfman or CG, with the exception of the Rex Ambassador. I do have several 100+ dollar razors in my collection though, and both the Game Changer (GC) .68 and .84 which I enjoy. I prefer mild to mid aggressive razors, and rarely dial my adjustables to their limits. For some reason, I am intrigued by this 3 piece razor, and thinking about purchasing it.According to your preferences I feel you will love this razor. I would put in closer to the .84 game changer but smoother and more efficient.
Question: Without the shims, would you rate this razor as mild as the GC .68 or closer to the GC .84? Is it more aggressive than the GC .84, and if so, by how much? How is the efficiency compared to the GC .84? I appreciate your feedback. Thanks in advance.
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(05-05-2019, 06:08 AM)SteveP Wrote: Is this the one I saw on a FB group that has neutral blade exposure? If it is the same one, it is an interesting concept, but I am not not sure about it yet, as I have only seen this review and one from the manufacturer.
The Christopher Bradley Razor (KarveShaving.com) also offers a razor with a neutral blade exposure.
They offer 8 separate baseplates, for a whole range of blade exposures, from double negative to very positive.
The Karve baseplate "B" has a neutral blade exposure. Also, production quality is higher, while the price is lower.
Here are the numbers: Plate selection – Karve Shaving Co.
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