So I recently came into both a Ming Shi, and Weishi by winning a couple of contests on the various shaving boards. I thought I would offer up my thoughts on each.
In case you didn't know, both the Ming Shi, and Weishi are attempting to be Superspeed clones. The Ming Shi is sold through Shaving Factory (Derby International), and the Weishi is available through multiple sources, but mine came from NTGUY.
I shaved with the Ming Shi for 4-5 shaves, and found it is very similar in overall shave quality to the Superspeed it is trying to mimic. Like the Weishi it comes in a hard shell plastic box for travel. The Ming Shi was a very enjoyable razor to use, and a newbie would be well served by it.
I shaved with the Weishi for just One Pass!! I attempted to use it yesterday, and after one pass gave it up, as it removed only a very small amount of hair.
I use a Gillette Tech, or Lord Merkur Tech most days, so I very much appreciate a mild non-aggressive razor, but this borders on the ridiculous.
The Weishi removed about 1/8 the hair the Tech would have removed on the first pass. At that rate, I would need 6 passes (as opposed to my usual 3) to accomplish anything approaching a close shave, and it wouldn't be worth it.
YMMV, and all, but for me the Weishi is near worthless.
Ming Shi wins the duel hands down.
In case you didn't know, both the Ming Shi, and Weishi are attempting to be Superspeed clones. The Ming Shi is sold through Shaving Factory (Derby International), and the Weishi is available through multiple sources, but mine came from NTGUY.
I shaved with the Ming Shi for 4-5 shaves, and found it is very similar in overall shave quality to the Superspeed it is trying to mimic. Like the Weishi it comes in a hard shell plastic box for travel. The Ming Shi was a very enjoyable razor to use, and a newbie would be well served by it.
I shaved with the Weishi for just One Pass!! I attempted to use it yesterday, and after one pass gave it up, as it removed only a very small amount of hair.
I use a Gillette Tech, or Lord Merkur Tech most days, so I very much appreciate a mild non-aggressive razor, but this borders on the ridiculous.
The Weishi removed about 1/8 the hair the Tech would have removed on the first pass. At that rate, I would need 6 passes (as opposed to my usual 3) to accomplish anything approaching a close shave, and it wouldn't be worth it.
YMMV, and all, but for me the Weishi is near worthless.
Ming Shi wins the duel hands down.
