I have just begun wet shaving a month ago. I started with the Feather Popular razor and blades, I have been getting real great results from this set up, however, I really wanted something that will last a lifetime, a little more aggression... Enter Above the Tie S2.
Why the S2 for an admitted newbie? ??? Well, I am of the school of thought that one can learn to master just about anything given time and the right research. A great forum such as this gives me point number two, so I just have to invest in point number one! Also, I found this at great price on EBay, so here we are.
Now, For a beginner this is not the tool that will have you singing praises of Baby Butt Smooth and No Irritation right out the gate. All I am saying is give these things time and patients.
Been playing with the Above the Tie S2 slant open comb for about two weeks now. Man, this thing was a major step up from the Feather Popular razor I have started with. The shave was real different and much much more aggressive.
Attention to technique and NO pressure is paramount to a successful execution! Once I had the technique dialed in, a very smooth shave is very easy to accomplish! Started with Feather blades which wanted it's blood sacrifice, changed this week to Wilkerson Sword (much less aggressive) which gave a superb result with no nicks or burn so far. I also have a few Sputnik blades to try out.... I'll revisit the Feather blades later when my technique is more solid.
Question, since I am so new, what other blades do you all use in this particular machine?
Why the S2 for an admitted newbie? ??? Well, I am of the school of thought that one can learn to master just about anything given time and the right research. A great forum such as this gives me point number two, so I just have to invest in point number one! Also, I found this at great price on EBay, so here we are.
Now, For a beginner this is not the tool that will have you singing praises of Baby Butt Smooth and No Irritation right out the gate. All I am saying is give these things time and patients.
Been playing with the Above the Tie S2 slant open comb for about two weeks now. Man, this thing was a major step up from the Feather Popular razor I have started with. The shave was real different and much much more aggressive.
Attention to technique and NO pressure is paramount to a successful execution! Once I had the technique dialed in, a very smooth shave is very easy to accomplish! Started with Feather blades which wanted it's blood sacrifice, changed this week to Wilkerson Sword (much less aggressive) which gave a superb result with no nicks or burn so far. I also have a few Sputnik blades to try out.... I'll revisit the Feather blades later when my technique is more solid.