Hy people,
I am new at this forum in sense of being active member, but I have red numbers of your posts and threads, and I always enjoy reading your experiences and thoughts concerning classic shaving. In my opinion, this is definitely the best forum about classic shaving. So, as first, I want to say hello to all of you people.
The reason I decided to write this thread is to share some of my experiences and (might be subjective) thoughts with you, and maybe help someone who is in some dilemma regarding those razors.
I’ve been using DE razors for about two years. My first, and until few days the only DE razor was Parker 111w, a great 3 piece closed comb antique looking razor. 111w is pretty aggressive razor, giving you feel of being shaved with shavette, very efficient and most of times all that was needed for shave close to BBS was two passes WTG, and sometimes (when paired with fresh feather blade) the only one pass WTG would be sufficient for a very good shave (I have pretty coarse facial hair). My only problem with this razor was its head being made of zamak, and since day one, the plating on threads was not perfect (overall finish and plating on that razor is excellent) so, after each shave, I have been disassembling and cleaning the razor just to try to prolong its life span. I was so happy with this Parker, I was thinking about purchasing another, just to have spare head in case this one breaks.
But then, I decided to go different way and purchased Fatip piccolo SE and Muhle 103r (haven’t tried yet
). I decided to try Fatip first.
Fatip looks marvelous, it looks almost like jewelry, and that SE combination of dark gray and gold are just irresistible. It is a heavy razor that feels extremely solid and quality in hand, with great balance and nice grip. I loaded it with Gillette platinum (didn’t dare to go with Feather for the first try) and was looking myself in the mirror, holding Fatip in my hand, wondering what I will look like after the shave (felt like looking at my face for the last time ). Fatip looks very aggressive with all those golden teeth, so I honestly did not now what to expect . So I started to shave very carefully, and yes, I felt the shevette like feel of shaving too, it is also aggressive razor, which I knew. I went two passes WTG and after I finished the shaving, I was amazed. That razor gave me such a close shave with absolutely no irritation or any other negative side effect, not even in traces. Second shave (two days later) I went with one pass WTG and second ATG and the result was, if not the best shave I ever had, then probably the best shave since I grew my mid age whiskers In addition with it all being made of brass, giving me freedom to leave the razor assembled till the blade change, the Fatip is definitely is going to be my daily shaver from now on.
To summarize, Parker 111w and Fatip piccolo SE are both excellent razors. Aggression wise they are very close to each other, and I think the Parker might be just slightly more aggressive, but cannot tell for sure. Efficiency wise, hard to tell again, but Fatip might be a bit more efficient, probably due to its smaller head which is easier to maneuver with, especially when going ATG. I have a feeling (but it is still early to say for sure) that Parker might be more efficient when going with just single pass WTG, but when going WTG + ATG, I would say that Fatip is better.
That is from me for now, I will update you with new impressions as time goes on, and as I try new blades in Fatip. Second blade, I am planning to try in this gem is Feather, just to see how they pair (Feather went great paired with Parker) and after that, I’ll try (for the first time ever) Israeli Presonna.
I hope that I maybe helped someone with this thread and anyway, I wish to all of you nice and pleasant rest of the weekend.
Regards!!!!
I am new at this forum in sense of being active member, but I have red numbers of your posts and threads, and I always enjoy reading your experiences and thoughts concerning classic shaving. In my opinion, this is definitely the best forum about classic shaving. So, as first, I want to say hello to all of you people.
The reason I decided to write this thread is to share some of my experiences and (might be subjective) thoughts with you, and maybe help someone who is in some dilemma regarding those razors.
I’ve been using DE razors for about two years. My first, and until few days the only DE razor was Parker 111w, a great 3 piece closed comb antique looking razor. 111w is pretty aggressive razor, giving you feel of being shaved with shavette, very efficient and most of times all that was needed for shave close to BBS was two passes WTG, and sometimes (when paired with fresh feather blade) the only one pass WTG would be sufficient for a very good shave (I have pretty coarse facial hair). My only problem with this razor was its head being made of zamak, and since day one, the plating on threads was not perfect (overall finish and plating on that razor is excellent) so, after each shave, I have been disassembling and cleaning the razor just to try to prolong its life span. I was so happy with this Parker, I was thinking about purchasing another, just to have spare head in case this one breaks.
But then, I decided to go different way and purchased Fatip piccolo SE and Muhle 103r (haven’t tried yet
). I decided to try Fatip first.Fatip looks marvelous, it looks almost like jewelry, and that SE combination of dark gray and gold are just irresistible. It is a heavy razor that feels extremely solid and quality in hand, with great balance and nice grip. I loaded it with Gillette platinum (didn’t dare to go with Feather for the first try) and was looking myself in the mirror, holding Fatip in my hand, wondering what I will look like after the shave (felt like looking at my face for the last time
). Fatip looks very aggressive with all those golden teeth, so I honestly did not now what to expect . So I started to shave very carefully, and yes, I felt the shevette like feel of shaving too, it is also aggressive razor, which I knew. I went two passes WTG and after I finished the shaving, I was amazed. That razor gave me such a close shave with absolutely no irritation or any other negative side effect, not even in traces. Second shave (two days later) I went with one pass WTG and second ATG and the result was, if not the best shave I ever had, then probably the best shave since I grew my mid age whiskers In addition with it all being made of brass, giving me freedom to leave the razor assembled till the blade change, the Fatip is definitely is going to be my daily shaver from now on.To summarize, Parker 111w and Fatip piccolo SE are both excellent razors. Aggression wise they are very close to each other, and I think the Parker might be just slightly more aggressive, but cannot tell for sure. Efficiency wise, hard to tell again, but Fatip might be a bit more efficient, probably due to its smaller head which is easier to maneuver with, especially when going ATG. I have a feeling (but it is still early to say for sure) that Parker might be more efficient when going with just single pass WTG, but when going WTG + ATG, I would say that Fatip is better.
That is from me for now, I will update you with new impressions as time goes on, and as I try new blades in Fatip. Second blade, I am planning to try in this gem is Feather, just to see how they pair (Feather went great paired with Parker) and after that, I’ll try (for the first time ever) Israeli Presonna.
I hope that I maybe helped someone with this thread and anyway, I wish to all of you nice and pleasant rest of the weekend.
Regards!!!!
