richardjl41
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Pearl Blaze
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Randomangle
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I wonder if it would be a job to strip it back to the brass ...
Boycie83
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Boycie83
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I've been shaving with the Pearl Blaze for two weeks now. I've used the venerable Gillette Silver Blue and Silver Star blades with it. I feel I know it well enough now to pass judgement.
I enjoyed every single shave with this razor. It's an absolute steal at its price point. Bear in mind that it's brass so it has some heft. I experienced no drag/suction with the head and had consistently nice finishes from 2 pass shaves including my trouble areas. It's definitely one to keep in the den. The handle pattern works for grip and it feels like a quality piece of kit in the hand. It assembles smoothly and the head covers the blade tabs.
I think @culcreuch was right when he said the Flexi has overshadowed the Blaze. A shame as this really is a good razor. Whilst no longer available from Connaught, it can be purchased from YourShaving.
I enjoyed every single shave with this razor. It's an absolute steal at its price point. Bear in mind that it's brass so it has some heft. I experienced no drag/suction with the head and had consistently nice finishes from 2 pass shaves including my trouble areas. It's definitely one to keep in the den. The handle pattern works for grip and it feels like a quality piece of kit in the hand. It assembles smoothly and the head covers the blade tabs.
I think @culcreuch was right when he said the Flexi has overshadowed the Blaze. A shame as this really is a good razor. Whilst no longer available from Connaught, it can be purchased from YourShaving.
LeeMaz
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slapo
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A pity Paul doesn't stock them anymore, because at the price he used to sell it for, I think it could've become the new default recommendation instead of an EJ/R89 or a Merkur.
Although, if it were me, the aluminium Lupo should be there as well.
The finish on mine is really nice. Threading could be smoother, but that's nitpicking.
I don't use mine nearly enough and I do get somewhat better results with other razors, so mine'll most likely end up on the BST, but it's a very good razor.
LeeMaz
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I shall hold fire on the purchase yet! I still regret the Flexi moving on.
Very similar but possibly slightly more efficient for me. A Shark blade works amazingly well for me in the Blaze, very smooth
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slapo
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My thought, too.
I did find ithe Blaze more efficient than I expected it to be, but then I change my lather and, to some extent, also technique with mild razors.
If I were looking for a step-up in terms of efficiency or blade feel in the same general head design, Muhle Rocca, RazoRock MJ-90A and Fendrihan MK2 SS heads would be in my sights.