Maybe swearing off any safety razor that wasn't made by Gillette was a mistake. Looking for a more aggressive shave, I stumbled upon the H-1 by our friends at Above The Tie. What a razor!
While Gillette products are well-crafted instruments, this looks like a precision tool. The machining is flawless and the brushing on the 303 stainless steel is perfect.
I have been expecting this since I ordered it on Saturday so I haven't shaved since that morning. With no pressure applied, the H-1 cut through five days of thick stubble like a hot knife through butter. The second pas cleaned up and there was absolutely no need for a third. Alcohol based aftershave provoked no sting whatsoever despite the aggressive nature of the H-1. Two passes and a BBS shave? Yes please!
Quality doesn't come cheap. I already have a 3.75 inch stainless handle as well as a 3 inch Ikon Bulldog so I saw no need to acquire a third. I picked up the H-1 head alone on abovethetie.com for $140.00. You can get the whole setup, either the long-handled Kronos or the short handled Atlas for $185.00. They also offer the open-comb model, the H-2, for the same price. This razor is not cheap, but it might be the last one I ever buy....probably not but it sounded nice
While Gillette products are well-crafted instruments, this looks like a precision tool. The machining is flawless and the brushing on the 303 stainless steel is perfect.
I have been expecting this since I ordered it on Saturday so I haven't shaved since that morning. With no pressure applied, the H-1 cut through five days of thick stubble like a hot knife through butter. The second pas cleaned up and there was absolutely no need for a third. Alcohol based aftershave provoked no sting whatsoever despite the aggressive nature of the H-1. Two passes and a BBS shave? Yes please!
Quality doesn't come cheap. I already have a 3.75 inch stainless handle as well as a 3 inch Ikon Bulldog so I saw no need to acquire a third. I picked up the H-1 head alone on abovethetie.com for $140.00. You can get the whole setup, either the long-handled Kronos or the short handled Atlas for $185.00. They also offer the open-comb model, the H-2, for the same price. This razor is not cheap, but it might be the last one I ever buy....probably not but it sounded nice