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By the way, when I said KAI and Tatara were incompatible, I meant that I read they didn't actually fit together physically.
Nothing regarding the Hone, huh? Was very curious to hear how it performs.
By the way, when I said KAI and Tatara were incompatible, I meant that I read they didn't actually fit together physically.
I have a Kai in my Black Masamune even as we speak. Just have to press a bit to push it over the screw - no biggie, by any means. Fits fine.By the way, when I said KAI and Tatara were incompatible, I meant that I read they didn't actually fit together physically.
Thank you for adding this. Very helpful.I have some experience with Hone razors --
This might be the deal breaker for me. I don't like heavy, and don't like too light. Something like a 23C is good (around 50-60 grams).The 15s and brass are very heavy. I didn't care for the feel of the alu version but it is tons lighter.
You could also just stick a heavier handle on the Henson.Thank you for adding this. Very helpful.
This might be the deal breaker for me. I don't like heavy, and don't like too light. Something like a 23C is good (around 50-60 grams).
Upon looking into it, Henson is 37 grams, AS-D2 is 90 grams, 15a 52 grams, 15s 160 grams, 15 185 grams. The Henson is way too light. My Merkur 34C is 78 grams, which I find too heavy (I have to consciously lift to reduce pressure, which is added effort and a distraction). The Tech is 58 grams putting it and the Hone 15a in my range.
Am currently on the hunt for a Tech to better guide my decision. I figure it wont be the last razor, but it will be the cheapest way to find out which direction to go. If I like it, I stick with it or try out the AS-D2 (maybe the weight distribution makes up for the weight). If I don't, then Karve, Hone, etc. are back on the table.Might just be easier to buy them all and find out first hand.
Second the Chisled Face Legacy, only I vote titanium.After reading your post I thought instantly of my new Chiseled Face Legacy razor. I believe it fits what you want. HERE's my post from when I'd just received it (plenty of photos for you to inspect). I got the aluminum version because I like LIGHT (and that's the cheapest too), but it's available in plenty of different alloys.
I hope that's of some help.
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For me the Ghost doesn't really have angle guide, but it is something I would recommend. Almost no blade feel on the .70 and barely any with the .90 but really efficient for me.If you're considering a Tech, the Yaqi Ghost is essentially a Tech with a top cap with a built-in angle guide.
I have the mild Henson and the ASD2, as well as a Tech. I was seriously considering the Masamune until I read about some QC and CS issues that turned me off.The razors on my radar are the Hone Type 15, Feather AS-D2, and Henson AL13. There is also Tatara, but I use KAI blades and read here that the two are incompatible.
I bought a Henson already and it gets a lot of things right, but is not the razor for me.
I don't know much about the AS-D2 except that many people like it, it has those horizontal blade holders instead of posts (like the Henson), and has an obnoxious logo on the head (like the Hone but more so) unfitting for its price point.
What precision milds do you recommend for a great shave and why? Both on and off my radar.
Would you mind sharing some insights?A few years later I read something here about technique with the ASD2, pulled it out, tried the tips and boom ...... the clouds parted and the sun shone. There is something about getting the angle just right that makes the ASD2 shave like no other.