Blackbird Owners

[kingfisher]

Ok I've thought about this some more and I really think it is gap I want.

I have all the blade feel and "aggression" I could ever want.

The razor is pretty efficient, I could use a touch more I guess.

I recall when I got my Rockwell 6C I started on 4 and it was pretty efficient, but too mild. I stepped it up to a 5 and it became a touch more efficient, but still mild. The increase in gap was noticeable. I stepped it up to 6, it didn't really get much more efficient, it was still mild, but I could feel the gap increase again. I stuck with 5 for a bit because it felt right, but kept sneaking up to 6 looking for something... namely blade feel, which just wasn't there. I could feel the gap change though.

I abandoned the Rockwell after realizing that none of the plates would increase the blade feel.

So to me the BB ticks all the boxes, but I'm aware of the gap when I'm shaving, it feels too small. Maybe the open comb will change that. The only thing I miss is the feel of a more "open" experience if that makes sense...

... and a touch more efficiency wouldn't hurt.

Maybe it's for you to try an AC shavette (replaceable blade straight)?

Highly recommend the Feather SR loaded with either a Schick Proline or a Kai Mild PINK blade.

 

[LeroyR]

Like someone already said, an R41 or a clone may be right up your alley. I shaved with a Ti R41 clone today and got a BBS- with 2.5 passes, no ATG and no irritation. It’s a fantastic razor once you become comfortable with it.