Mild shavers
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Shaverrific666
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Wolfman Guerrilla or PILS I would say.
Burgundy
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Yep!
In answer to your question, my favourite shaver is the Gillette Hybrid Tech with the Blue Tip a close second. The Blue Tip is remarkably light and smooth in use while the Hybrid is just effortless. I love the fact that they’re both utilitarian and a little bit special at the same time.
I prefer the calm focus involved using a ‘mild’ razor to the concentration needed of a more ‘aggressive’ razor. With the right blade and the technique accumulated through regular use, a close yet gentle result in two passes can be regularly achieved.
I’ll always be mindful that Miquel Ricou Sole (Myrsol) performed just one WTG pass each day with a Wilkinson Sword Classic.
Well put, hope married life is treating you well
Hectorsgaf
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Between the .68 Gamechanger and the PILS for me, the GC has the benefit of being totally natural to use and not needing the head slackened off after use, I can just rinse it and leave it. I do find it slightly harder to find the correct angle on top of my head with the PILS and it takes a couple of shaves to get it back.
Comparing the GC and the Guerrilla, I find the Guerrilla to be less smooth and less efficient, effectively meaning that I feel the blade more with no benefit. The Mamba is also good but I find that the negative blade exposure on the largely unyielding surface of my head means that it doesn't shave as close as the GC. In short, the GC is a bloody good razor and I love it.
Comparing the GC and the Guerrilla, I find the Guerrilla to be less smooth and less efficient, effectively meaning that I feel the blade more with no benefit. The Mamba is also good but I find that the negative blade exposure on the largely unyielding surface of my head means that it doesn't shave as close as the GC. In short, the GC is a bloody good razor and I love it.
MntnMan62
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When I need a mild shaver I reach for my Gillette Tech prewar. I'll stick the head on an Ikon SS handle 80mm. I also have a Gillette Slim Adjustable but it is typically set on 7 so doesn't necessarily qualify as mild with that setting. The rest of my razors in my rotation are more aggressive open comb razors.
Interesting thought that, including straight razors as mild shavers. I'd beg to differ considering most DE/SE razors are judged aggressive on blade gap and blade exposure both of which a straight razor has none in the conventional sense. With them there is no comb/safety bar and the blade is fully exposed. I'd say you are simply describing a properly honed straight razor that shaves well in competent hands.
I'd add that once you become a competent straight razor shaver a DE/SE that most consider aggressive will give a smooth and comfortable shave in your hands. That still does not make them a mild razor in the conventional sense.
Bob
I do somewhat agree, definitely an open blade so no classification of OC/SB and blade gap. However, I find different steels and grinds to behave differently and affect the comfort level of a straight razor. Let's face it anything that is not properly honed isn't going to be comfortable, so perhaps this is the most important factor. Japanese or Swedish steel, larger than 6/8 with a heavy grind feels more comfortable on my face than a 5/8 stainless steel blade with a hollow grind. Both honed by myself in the same manner (laps and progression), both razors being in very good condition.
I do also agree that most DE and SE feel comfortable once one becomes competent in using a straight razor.