Aggression differences in red tips

[mikemullin6]

I have several different RedTips from the '50s: standard one, one with + + on the underside of the head, and a English one. I was wondering what more experienced B&B members thought of the relative aggressiveness of these three related, but different, razors.

Actually, I have a couple of both American versions but only one English one.

 

[inspiringK]

Do you notice a difference in aggression? I have one standard American Red Tip, which I enjoy using once in a while, but have never thought to seek out another Red Tip.

 

[JaxJim]

I have no experience with the British version, but I have both the standard and heavy (++) U.S. types. As far as I know, there's no material difference between the standard and heavy models, other than the latter has a heavier handle and, therefore, is considered to be more aggressive. Candidly, I can't discern any difference.

 

[tacchini]

i have a us and a brit redtip rocket, the brit is a wee bit more aggressive, its not night and day or anything, most people say the brit versions are a touch more aggressive.

 

[chamm]

I thought all the Red Tips had a "+ +" on the underside, and the Blue Tips have a "o o." FWIW, I find my Red Tip (+ +) to be less aggressive than my Fat Boy dialed up to 9.

 

[Fuzzy Chops]

I have several different RedTips from the '50s: standard one, one with + + on the underside of the head, and a English one. I was wondering what more experienced B&B members thought of the relative aggressiveness of these three related, but different, razors.

Actually, I have a couple of both American versions but only one English one.

I recall seeing gap measurements somewhere here...
I have a British and an American red tip. I would estimate that the American is like a Fatboy on 4-5 and the British is like 6. So, just slightly more aggressive. On the occasions that I use a DE, I use the British red tip with a new Feather blade.

P.S> here is the link:
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Double-Edged_Safety_Razors_Ranked_by_Blade_Gap