I received this razor from Connaught Shaving and as always their customer service is first rate.
The razor has a black chrome head and handle with gold original and gentile base plates.
After a week worth of shaves the black chrome is holding up fine. There is no issue with blade alignment and exposure. It is quite an attractive looking razor. You can find pictures at the Connaught web site.
The shave from the original base plate is smooth and efficient so far with GSB's and Personna Reds. I am able to acheive a BBS in my usual 3 passes. I read that some guys get a BBS in 2 passes and marvel at how they do it. I have seen some videos where the shaver goes over the same area multiple times after the initial lather is removed. Maybe that is how they do it. I define a pass by how many times I apply lather and stop shaving once the lather is removed.
The Gentile head does not work well for me as I have trouble finding the correct angle. It is not very efficient in my view and will not see any further use.
Overall I am quite happy with this razor and will use it frequently. I have bought and sold more razors than I can count both modern and vintage, open and closed combs, slants, and adjustable. This little Piccolo shaves every bit as well as them all for me.
The razor has a black chrome head and handle with gold original and gentile base plates.
After a week worth of shaves the black chrome is holding up fine. There is no issue with blade alignment and exposure. It is quite an attractive looking razor. You can find pictures at the Connaught web site.
The shave from the original base plate is smooth and efficient so far with GSB's and Personna Reds. I am able to acheive a BBS in my usual 3 passes. I read that some guys get a BBS in 2 passes and marvel at how they do it. I have seen some videos where the shaver goes over the same area multiple times after the initial lather is removed. Maybe that is how they do it. I define a pass by how many times I apply lather and stop shaving once the lather is removed.
The Gentile head does not work well for me as I have trouble finding the correct angle. It is not very efficient in my view and will not see any further use.
Overall I am quite happy with this razor and will use it frequently. I have bought and sold more razors than I can count both modern and vintage, open and closed combs, slants, and adjustable. This little Piccolo shaves every bit as well as them all for me.