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Two words: Blackland Blackbird (open comb as you wish). Perfect for an aggressive razor.
Price range?Hi all,
I decided I want to get an aggressive razor, after some research. (Not an adjustable)
I don't want a R41. It's billed as the closest thing to a straight. But if I want a straight I'll just use a straight. I want a DE for when I need to shave quickly.
I currently have an edwin jagger with an Lord L6 head (it was more aggressive). But after using straights and shavettes it feels quite mild and I want something with more of an edge since I don't have experience with more aggressive razors
The Fatip retro looks good as an aggressive option that is not so aggressive that it's no longer convinient.
Any other reccomendations. I guess I want an open comb since I haven't used one of those yet.
Get yourself an iKon Tech, this razor beat the R41 like HELL!!Hi all,
I decided I want to get an aggressive razor, after some research. (Not an adjustable)
I don't want a R41. It's billed as the closest thing to a straight. But if I want a straight I'll just use a straight. I want a DE for when I need to shave quickly.
I currently have an edwin jagger with an Lord L6 head (it was more aggressive). But after using straights and shavettes it feels quite mild and I want something with more of an edge since I don't have experience with more aggressive razors
The Fatip retro looks good as an aggressive option that is not so aggressive that it's no longer convinient.
Any other reccomendations. I guess I want an open comb since I haven't used one of those yet.
It was probably owned and modified by the genius who left this comment about a safety razor.Oh poor, beautiful razor. What has happened to you?
This!I'll second a Fatip, my piccolo is an excellent, efficient shaver. It is open comb and cheap to buy, so it's not going to break the bank.
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At a steep angle, I felt the blade tugging and catching. At a shallow angle, the blade mowed down hairs like a hot knife through butter. It was smooth, comfortable, and efficient.Fatips work great at a very steep angle. Do what you want to, but don't think they require a shallow angle.
Fatips (when they need to be which is uncommon) can be aligned in a few seconds once you get used to doing it (which is almost always not necessary).
Get yourself a FOCS! Another good option is the non-slanted Fatip Grande. The bigger fatter handle is better according to me, but some prefer the too skinny Piccolo. YMMV.
Happy shaves,
Jim
+1 Fatip require shallow angleAt a steep angle, I felt the blade tugging and catching. At a shallow angle, the blade mowed down hairs like a hot knife through butter. It was smooth, comfortable, and efficient.
Of course, this is likely another case of YMMV, the ever present specter behind every wet shaving conversation.
(As the saying goes) go steep or go home!+1 Fatip require shallow angle
Is the "shallow angle vs steep angle" argument the "boxers vs briefs" of the shaving world? If so, I'm Team Shallow Boxers! (Wait, isn't that just briefs? )(As the saying goes) go steep or go home!
Of course YMMV.
Personally, I will remain a lifelong member of the SASA (Steep Angle Shavers Alliance).
I see a surprising number of razors on the big auction site, mostly Techs, assembled with the guard upside down. It’s mostly antique sellers who don’t deal with razors often but still. Web search engines have been around a few years now.It was probably owned and modified by the genius who left this comment about a safety razor.
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I wonder if that's how Rockwell came up with its "flip a base" design.I see a surprising number of razors on the big auction site, mostly Techs, assembled with the guard upside down. It’s mostly antique sellers who don’t deal with razors often but still. Web search engines have been around a few years now.
It’s kind of a brilliant idea. I haven’t used a Rockwell, and. Wouldn’t want to keep track of three guard plates, but I like the simplicity of a single, reversible guard.I wonder if that's how Rockwell came up with its "flip a base" design.
I take it that you haven't seen the Upside Down Baseplate Appreciation Thread.I see a surprising number of razors on the big auction site, mostly Techs, assembled with the guard upside down. It’s mostly antique sellers who don’t deal with razors often but still. Web search engines have been around a few years now.
Game Changer .84 OC or JAWS.
There are more aggressive open combs, but this one is top tier for efficient thick beard removal plus simply delivering a great shave.
Steep angle behaves like a paint scraper, that's Freddy Krueger favorite sexiest shaveFatips work great at a very steep angle. Do what you want to, but don't think they require a shallow angle.
Fatips (when they need to be which is uncommon) can be aligned in a few seconds once you get used to doing it (which is almost always not necessary).
Get yourself a FOCS! Another good option is the non-slanted Fatip Grande. The bigger fatter handle is better according to me, but some prefer the too skinny Piccolo. YMMV.
Happy shaves,
Jim