This describes me with the exception that I can get a bbs on my face with just about any razor. But my jaw line down through my neck has a few spots that swirl and lay flat. So that is quite a challenge to get a bbs. It takes a lot of work to get my neck smooth in spots. It happens, but it’s rare. I too get a DFS or better on most shaves without much fuss. And we like the same razors and shaving angle.
Have you tried the H plate with KAI blades, or is there an EH-level performance in this combination?
I would be very grateful if you try the KAI combination with the H plate and tell me if it works like the EH plate with a standard blade. ThanksI have not tried a Kai blade in the H plate, yet - but it's definitely on my list for both the H and EH. As is a Bead Blast cap, of course.
My beard is old, gray, wiry and grows in lots of swirls and chaotic directions. To give you an idea: the areas between the corners of my mouth and my jawline would take five passes (N>S, S>N, XTG and diagonal passes from the corner of my mouth to my chin and then back from my chin up to the corner of my mouth) to get DFS++/BBS. I have similar areas on my neck and along my jawline.
So.....I do not chase BBS. Three passes plus touch-ups and the result is what it is. I don't do a lot of buffing.
Do I get shaves that are BBS? Yes, absolutely. Do I ever get shaves that are less than DFS? Rarely, if ever. So my results are pretty much always between DFS and BBS with the majority in the DFS+ range - which is good enough for me.
My favorite razors combine the characteristics of highly efficient and very smooth - what I call highly effective.
I prefer a steep angle, when the razor allows it.
Hope this answers your questions.
Thank you. I personally can't get anywhere near a BBS with just three passes. And for me "touch-ups" = buffing, after my third pass. A steep angle doesn't help me with the BBS, so I'm really curious to know how the heck it's possible for you
). Also had issues with balance and feel using the stock handle and changed over to the RazoRock Ti Halo - much better for me. No issues at all with the lather holes clogging. Finished my standard 3-pass + touch-ups shave without any blood, minimal irritation and with a very nice shave. 
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Razor: WSC/YPM Winning Razor (RazoRock Ti Halo Handle)
Blade: Kai (1)
Brush: PAA Peregrino 24mm Roswell Hybrid Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Proraso Red
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Proraso Red
Fragrance: Cuba Royal EdT Spray
Loaded up a fresh Kai in the Winning Razor for today's shave. Used the RazoRock Ti Halo handle to get a more preferable (for me) balance.
Went with the neutral angle that the head more or less dictates. I also feel the "vacuum" effect (which almost feels a bit like "drag" to me?).
The results? Good shave. Needed some touchups around my usual "problem" areas. No blood. Pretty much irritation free. No complaints about the results.
Why am I not more excited about the Winning Razor? I think it has to do with the head design, the lack of blade exposure and the bulk/weight of the head and handle. Using the RazoRock Ti Halo handle definitely improved, for me, the weight and balance.
As I said yesterday, the WSC/YPM Winning Razor is an interesting razor. Very reasonably priced, it provides good results and I'm sure that many DE shavers will like it a lot. For some reason, though, it hasn't "rung the bell" for me - at least so far.
Just my opinion and YMMV.
Just curious, did you feel any increase in efficiency when switching to the Kai blade after using the Personna?20210714
View attachment 1296814
Razor: WSC/YPM Winning Razor (RazoRock Ti Halo Handle)
Blade: Kai (1)
Brush: PAA Peregrino 24mm Roswell Hybrid Synthetic
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Proraso Red
Aftershave Balm: Nivea Post Shave Balm + InstaSkincare Hyaluronic Acid
Aftershave: Proraso Red
Fragrance: Cuba Royal EdT Spray
Loaded up a fresh Kai in the Winning Razor for today's shave. Used the RazoRock Ti Halo handle to get a more preferable (for me) balance.
Went with the neutral angle that the head more or less dictates. I also feel the "vacuum" effect (which almost feels a bit like "drag" to me?).
The results? Good shave. Needed some touchups around my usual "problem" areas. No blood. Pretty much irritation free. No complaints about the results.
Why am I not more excited about the Winning Razor? I think it has to do with the head design, the lack of blade exposure and the bulk/weight of the head and handle. Using the RazoRock Ti Halo handle definitely improved, for me, the weight and balance.
As I said yesterday, the WSC/YPM Winning Razor is an interesting razor. Very reasonably priced, it provides good results and I'm sure that many DE shavers will like it a lot. For some reason, though, it hasn't "rung the bell" for me - at least so far.
Just my opinion and YMMV.
I have not shaved with the Henson Ti22.
The Winning Razor and the Henson Al13 have very similarly designed and shaped heads. To me, there is a similar feel with both razors. The Henson is much lighter and slightly less bulky but both heads feel like they exhibit more "drag" on my face than I am used to feeling with my preferred razors. The data I have, to date, indicates that I may not care for razors with this particular head design. Others may find them to be excellent. That's what makes the razor world go 'round.
Just my opinion and YMMV.
