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Atlanta, GA
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Just a quick note: I’ve used the stubby for the past couple Months, but returned to the original Yates Handle and I truly think that it’s perfect.
In no way did I ever think I’d like a skinny long handle. Ever. But the weight, balance, comfort, and control is exceptional with the original. At least for me.
In no way did I ever think I’d like a skinny long handle. Ever. But the weight, balance, comfort, and control is exceptional with the original. At least for me.
Tony
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(This post was last modified: 12-10-2020, 05:10 PM by celestino.)
(12-10-2020, 02:48 PM)AQU Wrote: In no way did I ever think I’d like a skinny long handle. Ever. But the weight, balance, comfort, and control is exceptional with the original. At least for me.
Not to derail the thread, but you would have really enjoyed the original Weber Classic SS handle.
Celestino
Love, Laughter & Shaving
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Atlanta, GA
December 11, 2020
Yates Precision Razor 921 M Plate
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
ATG LE Shavemac D01 2 Band
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Small Batch Shave Tonic Winter Reserve
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At long last the USPS managed to deliver my Yates Razor yesterday. Given that I have absolutely zero patience, I managed to take a quick SOTD photo so I could give it a try today. I will use the M plate for a few shaves before moving onto the H plate. The razor is very well made with tight tolerances and first rate machining. The stonewashed finish has a finer texture than the WSC/Yates Merica razor. This finish is much more similar to the finish on the Tatara razors. I went with a traditional 3 pass shave. The angle was easy to find and maintain. The M plate provided some blade feel but not overly so. The overall shaving sensation was smoothness. With minimal touch ups, I managed a near BBS shave. I am impressed with the 921 on its maiden voyage. I expect the shaves will get better with continued use.
Yates Precision Razor 921 M Plate
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
ATG LE Shavemac D01 2 Band
Mitchell’s Wool Fat
Small Batch Shave Tonic Winter Reserve
At long last the USPS managed to deliver my Yates Razor yesterday. Given that I have absolutely zero patience, I managed to take a quick SOTD photo so I could give it a try today. I will use the M plate for a few shaves before moving onto the H plate. The razor is very well made with tight tolerances and first rate machining. The stonewashed finish has a finer texture than the WSC/Yates Merica razor. This finish is much more similar to the finish on the Tatara razors. I went with a traditional 3 pass shave. The angle was easy to find and maintain. The M plate provided some blade feel but not overly so. The overall shaving sensation was smoothness. With minimal touch ups, I managed a near BBS shave. I am impressed with the 921 on its maiden voyage. I expect the shaves will get better with continued use.
Clint
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Philadelphia, PA
(12-11-2020, 09:11 PM)jbreakfield Wrote:(12-11-2020, 05:22 PM)andrewjs18 Wrote: The Yates pass around razor is heading my way.
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I would like to be in on this pass around, please.
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(12-11-2020, 09:20 PM)ALI Wrote:(12-11-2020, 05:22 PM)andrewjs18 Wrote: The Yates pass around razor is heading my way.
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I'm in. CT. Thanks
please hold these until a new thread is up so we keep the clutter out of this one.
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