Can you define that more precisely? Or compare to other mild razors?Well, I wouldn't put this in my top 10. It's a very good razor, but the mildest setting is probably what I'd use most often. I'm not as into aggressive razors as I used to be.
Can you define that more precisely? Or compare to other mild razors?Well, I wouldn't put this in my top 10. It's a very good razor, but the mildest setting is probably what I'd use most often. I'm not as into aggressive razors as I used to be.
I would say the mildest setting on the Heritage is similar to a Razorock Game Changer .84, not killer aggressive, but the dial up is rapid. Opened all the way up I'd say it's in the family of the Merkur Futur (which I refuse to use these days on any setting).Can you define that more precisely? Or compare to other mild razors?
Oh, Gamechanger. 84... That's too much for me. Sadly. I prefer R89, merkur 34 or Gamechanger 0.68.I would say the mildest setting on the Heritage is similar to a Razorock Game Changer .84, not killer aggressive, but the dial up is rapid. Opened all the way up I'd say it's in the family of the Merkur Futur (which I refuse to use these days on any setting).
I am not sure if I do or not yet either. Sorry for the lack of enthusiasm, I haven't had the best luck with adjustables. I thought I threw in some positives, but I guess my review was a bit... dry. I haven't bonded with the razor yet and I have recently had to switch to morning shaving which makes me grouchy.@APBinNCA I'm not sure if you like it or dont. You dont sound overly enthousiastic? I love reading your feedback, guys. I am still waiting on mine. Aparently it landed in Brussels yesterday. With two holidays infront of us I'm hoping to have it in my hands by Friday. Which would mean it took as long to ship across the Atlantic as it will to travel those final 50 kms...
I am not sure if I do or not yet either. Sorry for the lack of enthusiasm, I haven't had the best luck with adjustables. I thought I threw in some positives, but I guess my review was a bit... dry. I haven't bonded with the razor yet and I have recently had to switch to morning shaving which makes me grouchy.
One thing I wanted to note was how huge the gap is on these razors, even at the lowest setting. I didn't do precise measurement, but it's fully 1mm at that lowest setting and around 1.5mm at 6! It's strange, maybe it's the shape of the cap, but the blade exposure doesn't seem to change when increasing the gap. I am not at all familiar with high gap/low exposure razors like the WR2, other than my Ti95 which both feels and shaves different. The thing is, something is happening as others have noted because you can feel it when you change the setting. Maybe it's the larger gap letting the skin get closer not the blade actually getting closer. I am about to go shave with it on 1 right now to see if I can keep the safety bar engaged, instead of hovering, and see if it affects the closeness at the end of the shave. Due to the large gap at 1, I am expecting the answer is no. It may make more difference when I try a normal width blade.
I am not sure if I do or not yet either. Sorry for the lack of enthusiasm, I haven't had the best luck with adjustables. I thought I threw in some positives, but I guess my review was a bit... dry. I haven't bonded with the razor yet and I have recently had to switch to morning shaving which makes me grouchy.
One thing I wanted to note was how huge the gap is on these razors, even at the lowest setting. I didn't do precise measurement, but it's fully 1mm at that lowest setting and around 1.5mm at 6! It's strange, maybe it's the shape of the cap, but the blade exposure doesn't seem to change when increasing the gap. I am not at all familiar with high gap/low exposure razors like the WR2, other than my Ti95 which both feels and shaves different. The thing is, something is happening as others have noted because you can feel it when you change the setting. Maybe it's the larger gap letting the skin get closer not the blade actually getting closer. I am about to go shave with it on 1 right now to see if I can keep the safety bar engaged, instead of hovering, and see if it affects the closeness at the end of the shave. Due to the large gap at 1, I am expecting the answer is no. It may make more difference when I try a normal width blade.
I appreciate your input... enough to go grab my macro lens:I might be rambling so take this with a pinch of salt.
The gap should not be huge at the lowest setting...I wonder if you might have to try
different A-B assembly positions. A and B being the opposite ends of top cap, middle
plate and the base unit respectively.
The could have sorted this out by including some indicators...but then it wouldn't be a Gibbs I suppose.
For me the Yaqi @1 is much milder. A tad more than the de89 /R89 maybeI have the same issue with my Yaqi Final Cut. Setting 1 is like using the GC .84. I still use it from time to time but I wish it would dial down to a smaller gap.
Just got an additional tax and import bill for the Gibbs replica.
Declared cost on package 20 dollars US.
Calculation of Belgian customs/postal service... Extra fee of 27,81 euro's - 12,81 euro's VAT, 15 euro's handling fee.
Making this a 140 euro/dollar purchase.
All Hail our Union.
Strange to see these kinds of fees on razors from western countries. When I buy from China, I pay zero custom fees...
Today's shave was everything that I had hoped for and convinced me that buying the all brass model, when it comes out, is a smart move.
It’s not clear at this point what the brass model will look like, plated or finished? I am not a fan of heft or patina, it’s just the perceived quality like Fatip razors. These are relatively affordable so I am just open to considering it. At this point, I would have ordered a Taiga, but I just missed my chance because I wasn’t sure that I would like a Gibbs style razor.What additional shaving benefits you reckon would brass confer? Apart from heft.
Curious as I've always thought folks want brass only due to patina and its slightly exotic aura.
Only shaved once with the Gibbs. Seems a little more aggressive. Both razors at 3 for first two passes.Can someone compare the razor to the Yaqi Adjustable in terms of aggressiveness?
Thank you for that detailed comparison. Very interesting to read and extremely useful.There are actually more similarities between the Heritage Gibbs Replica & the Yaqi TFC adjustables than I thought. I brought both of these out for today’s shave just to see how both would fair and on how close they shave relative to one another. I can’t tell you precisely how they each feel against the OG Gibbs as it has been a while since I’ve shaved with one but, I‘ve contacted a shave bro-ham of mine to see if I can borrow one of his Gibbs to do a full on comparison.
Tale of the tape.
Heritage Gibbs Replica.
Weight of the Heritage Gibbs: 77 grams-2.7 oz. (+/- 3 grams)
Overall closed length of the Heritage Gibbs: Approximately 3 5/16” or 84mm
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TFC Top, Heritage Bottom.
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Yaqi The Final Cut. (TFC)
Weight of the Yaqi TFC: 83 grams-2.7ish oz. (+/- 3 grams)
Overall closed length of the TFC: Approximately 3 1/2” or 88.9mm
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TFC Top, Heritage Bottom.
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Physically they are remarkably similar in both weight and length. The Heritage has to my eye a closer resemblance to the Original Gibbs with its handle style and overall looks. Balance and feel are just about neck and neck and it can go either way. Just depends on what one likes aesthetically better and what actually feels better in hand. They both offer very good tactile feel with the TFC getting just the slight edge with its decent knurling over the vertical lines on the Heritage. Like i said, its minor and it can go either way. The numbering and markings are much easier to identify on the Heritage model and is much easier on the eyes when dialing in and attaining your desired number setting. Both move with ease and stay put pretty much throughout the whole shave. Can one inadvertently move the dial during the shave? Yes, it can happen without one realizing it but, if your conscientious of it I don’t see that being much of an issue unless one has to have their fingers precisely on the dial while shaving.
Both shaved very similar getting me a BBS finish in 2.5 passes on each side. Blade feel was almost equal though I did perceive a tiny bit more of blade feel from the TFC. It wasn’t much but, it was perceptible on my skin. However, the Heritage felt slightly smoother while still exhibiting really nice cutting prowess and efficiency that was equal to the TFC. Both felt really great on WTG, ATG, & XTG passes with ease of use especially around the corners of the stache, Adam’s Apple & buff work on the chin.
Upon final rinse, alum pass (no irritation, discomfort or heat to speak of) and a quick aftershave splash, just a first class BBS finish. They both worked tremendously well for the overall cost of each, $42 including shipping for the TFC & $55 shipping included for the Heritage Gibbs. Outstanding value for what these both bring to the table.
I can’t and won’t say which of the two I prefer because I actually like them both equally. If I were to pick which of the two razors seems closer to the Legendary Gibbs Reglable, I’d lean more towards the Heritage model. Again, once I receive an Original Gibbs I can say with more clarity and be more definitive on comparing all 3 models. More shaves to follow.
Today was an excellent shave, period. Great shaves to all….
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Thank you for that detailed comparison. Very interesting to read and extremely useful.
So i can think about it before it's available in Germany. As the guy from heritagecollectionshaving stated, in a few weeks it will be sold here..
But to be honest as far as I read it sounds like if you have one of them you don't really need the other, especially as i ise the Yaqi fully closed only.