I'm back from my travels and whilst I tried a lot of new shaving tackle abroad, I thought I would focus on one particularly special gem I found in a treasure trove of shaving.
The Yuma Razor.
I'd originally found this for €0.50 unboxed (It is the unboxed one I used for this review) but then I found them, boxed for sale @ €0.20!
I don't remember finding anything ever as cheap, either disposable or not.
The razor is a three piece, die-cast safety razor based on (I think) an old Merkur design. It is not Merkur quality. The finish appears to be galvanised, although this may just be the natural finish of the die cast metal (zamac?)
Putting a blade in it offers no better (or worse) alignment than any other razor without centre bar or corner tab alignment (Hello 34c). Once aligned however, all is good. Don't wrench the handle though!. A nominal twist to tighten is all you need and all the Yuma can handle.
It is lightweight. The handle is hollow and the cap and plate is thin. It has the same weight as a bakelite razor.
The guard bar is simple and will not take a drop on the floor. The blade is well exposed but the cap has a bit of a radius to it meaning that shave angle once tightened up, is more moderate than other razors.
As for the shaving abillity:
A bit like a cup of tea with a full English breakfast, or a hot bath after a hard day or a good sf book at the weekend, some things just work really well for me.This is the case with the Yuma.
Despite it being the cheapest razor I ever will own, it has given me utterly fantastic shaves. No irritation, no nicks, no tugging, no rough spots, no weepers, just a really damn fine shave. Of all the modern and vintage razors I have, the Yuma has given me the most comfortable and closest shaves. Some say it is an aggressive, blood thirsty monster. I'll say that I can't feel the blade when using it.
It cost €0.20c.
It has given me a bit of a RAD crisis tbh. I've been picking up razors for 100 times the Yuma yet the Yuma works the best.
It may be down to its apparent cheapness as to why it works so well for me. The weight is so that I really can let it pull itself across my face. No pressure lol. It magnifies the feedback which is fantastic. It lets me shave like a youtuber lol.
I've used 3 different blades (perma sharp, Rapira and Gillette yellows) in the Yuma to great results.
I really hope it lasts (I'm sure it will tbh). It may well put my other razors to pasture.
If you get the chance to use one, please do. You may be seriously impressed and for €0.20c what have you to lose?
The Turks have some great shaving gear.
The Yuma Razor.
I'd originally found this for €0.50 unboxed (It is the unboxed one I used for this review) but then I found them, boxed for sale @ €0.20!
I don't remember finding anything ever as cheap, either disposable or not.
The razor is a three piece, die-cast safety razor based on (I think) an old Merkur design. It is not Merkur quality. The finish appears to be galvanised, although this may just be the natural finish of the die cast metal (zamac?)
Putting a blade in it offers no better (or worse) alignment than any other razor without centre bar or corner tab alignment (Hello 34c). Once aligned however, all is good. Don't wrench the handle though!. A nominal twist to tighten is all you need and all the Yuma can handle.
It is lightweight. The handle is hollow and the cap and plate is thin. It has the same weight as a bakelite razor.
The guard bar is simple and will not take a drop on the floor. The blade is well exposed but the cap has a bit of a radius to it meaning that shave angle once tightened up, is more moderate than other razors.
As for the shaving abillity:
A bit like a cup of tea with a full English breakfast, or a hot bath after a hard day or a good sf book at the weekend, some things just work really well for me.This is the case with the Yuma.
Despite it being the cheapest razor I ever will own, it has given me utterly fantastic shaves. No irritation, no nicks, no tugging, no rough spots, no weepers, just a really damn fine shave. Of all the modern and vintage razors I have, the Yuma has given me the most comfortable and closest shaves. Some say it is an aggressive, blood thirsty monster. I'll say that I can't feel the blade when using it.
It cost €0.20c.
It has given me a bit of a RAD crisis tbh. I've been picking up razors for 100 times the Yuma yet the Yuma works the best.
It may be down to its apparent cheapness as to why it works so well for me. The weight is so that I really can let it pull itself across my face. No pressure lol. It magnifies the feedback which is fantastic. It lets me shave like a youtuber lol.
I've used 3 different blades (perma sharp, Rapira and Gillette yellows) in the Yuma to great results.
I really hope it lasts (I'm sure it will tbh). It may well put my other razors to pasture.
If you get the chance to use one, please do. You may be seriously impressed and for €0.20c what have you to lose?
The Turks have some great shaving gear.
