If shave 3 is the same as shave 2, then I plan to bin these after 1 shave.
Yep, shave 3 was crappy. The Dorco Titan is a 1 shave blade for me, which puts it tied with Mühle and Derby Extra as the worst blades I've used so far.
If shave 3 is the same as shave 2, then I plan to bin these after 1 shave.
Try a derby premium you might be pleasantly surprised on the second shave and going onAnd THEN you tried a Derby, and found out you were wrong!
Those are both so mean to my incredibly handsome face that I don't know which ones are worser!
Maybe blades are the most YMMV things here. For me the Dorcos were just uncomfortable, tugged and performed really low - in fact that was one of the pack I threw out (the last 3 of them, I tried hard... - the other was the Wilkinson). Astra SP is waaay better. But for instance a friend of mine just tries the Kai which he praises now in ultimate heights, for me they caused irritation and uncomfortable (but close) shaves. Confort-wise the Astra SP is the clear winner for me.Last day notes with Dorco ST 301.
7th day, 8/9/21. Last shave with the blade and will switch it out to an Astra SP to compare tomorrow. Palmolive Stick and witch hazel for an AS. Zero burn no irritation from this shave. This is a fine blade. Had a little audio feedback today which I don't mind. Didn't pull or tug though, clean shave. It can go more days I think and I’ll check it’s longevity out on the next go for the ST-301. I like this blade in the Post War Tech. It is a worthy replacement to the Astra SP at least based on this weeks shave. Will have a go with the Astra SP next week for a reality check.
Is the blade sharp? Impression it gave me is closer shaves easier than with my Astra SP’s. Is it smooth? The little irritation noticed with the AS yesterday ~= to Astra SP's. Next question is what are Dorco Primes like!
I have had disappointing results with all Dorcos except the Platinum Prime: STP-301. The ST-300 and 301 did not work for me. I have not tried the Titan. But, the Dorco Prime is right up there with GSB and Personna Lab Blue for my face and my favorite razors. Enjoy the blade adventure.