Following on from my previous review of the Windsor SSMR and SSRH plates from Above The Tie, I recently got the SSRH2, in the brushed finish.
The original SSMR/SSRH review:
The SSRH2 has the same blade gap as the SSRH, I.e. 0.80mm and is the open comb version.
As expected from ATT, the quality workmanship is evident instantly! It's fit and finish is all perfect.
ATT is one of those razor companies that manage to get it right every time! I don't think I've ever read any reports of defects or QC issues.
The brushed finish is gorgeous. It doesn't have heavy or evident machining marks. It's a very subtle brushed finish that looks "industrially elegant". This may be my favorite finish from ATT, although their satin is definitely gorgeous!
The SSRH2 base plate itself is an open comb that offers increased efficiency compared to its safety bar counterpart.
I'm generally not the biggest user of open combs but this one is surprisingly smooth. I couldn't feel the teeth and it didn't cause any skin irritation.
The blade is held super rigid, which is a common factor across the range of the Windsor model.
There is no blade chatter, which makes the razor super smooth on the skin and really diminishes the impact of the open comb.
The blade feel is present, so you know where the blade is and what it's doing, however, it's a very smooth blade feel due to the absence of blade chatter. I love this type of non-menacing blade feel. It's a safe feeling but gives a nice blade presence.
Overall, it's a smooth and efficient razor. The efficiency was similar to the (now discontinued) SSH1 0.91mm base plate. Making the SSRH2 the most efficient option amongst the Windsor range.
The original SSMR/SSRH review:
Review: Above The Tie - new Windsor Base Plates (Polished Finish)
I'm back, with a review of the newly released ATT Windsor base plates. The razor is made from 303 stainless steel, in the USA. For comprehensive information on the original Windsor and Windsor Pro models, please check out my previous review: REVIEW: Above-The-Tie (ATT)...The all new Windsor...
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The SSRH2 has the same blade gap as the SSRH, I.e. 0.80mm and is the open comb version.
As expected from ATT, the quality workmanship is evident instantly! It's fit and finish is all perfect.
ATT is one of those razor companies that manage to get it right every time! I don't think I've ever read any reports of defects or QC issues.
The brushed finish is gorgeous. It doesn't have heavy or evident machining marks. It's a very subtle brushed finish that looks "industrially elegant". This may be my favorite finish from ATT, although their satin is definitely gorgeous!
The SSRH2 base plate itself is an open comb that offers increased efficiency compared to its safety bar counterpart.
I'm generally not the biggest user of open combs but this one is surprisingly smooth. I couldn't feel the teeth and it didn't cause any skin irritation.
The blade is held super rigid, which is a common factor across the range of the Windsor model.
There is no blade chatter, which makes the razor super smooth on the skin and really diminishes the impact of the open comb.
The blade feel is present, so you know where the blade is and what it's doing, however, it's a very smooth blade feel due to the absence of blade chatter. I love this type of non-menacing blade feel. It's a safe feeling but gives a nice blade presence.
Overall, it's a smooth and efficient razor. The efficiency was similar to the (now discontinued) SSH1 0.91mm base plate. Making the SSRH2 the most efficient option amongst the Windsor range.