A week of shaving with this wonderful razor has been completed.
I love the design and execution:
- the way the handle fits onto the thread
- the way the handle locates the position of the base plate
- how the head clamps the blade
- the finish
- the texture of the handle
The things I don't like:
- the handle is a little too thin - I'd prefer 12-13mm diameter
- I'd rather the handle had a flat bottom and more angular styling to be more in-keeping with the style of the head
- the teeth on the open comb are too sharp
Overall I found the head to have a little drag. It's not too bad but I'd rather a polished finish that just slides along the skin. I found the closed comb to be a little too mild but very smooth. It worked very well with a Feather blade, with everything else it's just a bit too mild. The open comb is spot on - just that little bit more aggressive and from the first stroke it felt just right. However, and this is a big however, the teeth feel too rake like. I could accept that most of the time but when shaving ATG into the areas under my nostrils the teeth are pointy and sharp and it feels terrible. That alone is enough to spoil it for me.
I feel fortunate enough to be this picky that I can dismiss a razor on one flaw but the razor market isn't short of excellent, expensive, stainless steel razors and for me this is a 9/10 razor. If the handle were wider and the OC teeth smoother I'd probably be buying one.
Thanks for the opportunity - as always I enjoy trying out new things and this has been great.