I should be receiving mine tomorrow with a fresh bowl of Tabac - can't wait.
Try a shallower angle with a little bit of pressure. In other words, try riding the cap so far that the blade isn't even touching the face and then push hard enough as you move the razor to bring the blade in contact with the whiskers. You might be surprised at the result.Now I’m inspired to give my ASD2 another chance. I’ve tried a number of blades including Feather. I can’t get a close shave with that razor. It is a very smooth and comfortable shave, but my face feels like fine sandpaper when I’m done. I’ll try experimenting with the angle again to see if I can get better results. I can definitely see where this would be a good razor for head shaves.
I'm surprised that this razor is not more popular with DE shavers. This is the sweetest razor I've ever used!So far, and I’m still experimenting, I haven’t gotten a better and more effortless shave than with my Feather AS-D2. Wizamet SI blades.
Angle is key with this razor.Now I’m inspired to give my ASD2 another chance. I’ve tried a number of blades including Feather. I can’t get a close shave with that razor. It is a very smooth and comfortable shave, but my face feels like fine sandpaper when I’m done. I’ll try experimenting with the angle again to see if I can get better results. I can definitely see where this would be a good razor for head shaves.
I shaved with it today. I experimented with the angle and applied more pressure. I got a closer shave than normal for this razor and also a nick on my jaw which never happens. Maybe it was caused by the extra pressure. From posts I’ve read I’m sure it’s a great razor for many people. I’ll go back to using what works for me and pass the ASD2 to my son.Try a shallower angle with a little bit of pressure. In other words, try riding the cap so far that the blade isn't even touching the face and then push hard enough as you move the razor to bring the blade in contact with the whiskers. You might be surprised at the result.
I agree that the weighting is perfectly balanced with the AS D2Brilliant shave. Used my AS D2 for today's shave and it's definitely a keeper. First pass was smooth while the second of 2 was equally enjoyable. 2 tiny weepers on the against pass; usual spots for me which a spot of Thayer's took care of.
The weighting feels great, though my I do wish the handle was a wee thicker. No need for me to experiment with other blades.
At this point in time anyway
03/15/2022In order to properly evaluate each blade I will be following the same shaving pattern for my daily head and partial face shaves:
In this order: WTG, XTG, ATG
Warm Shower with Dove Sensitive Skin soap.
Shaving Soap: Southern Witchcrafts.
Primary concern I have with any blade is the amount of tugging so my ratings will be based on perceived tugging.
Subjective ratings on a scale of 1 (most tugging) to 5 (no tugging)
Is that brush a Trafalgar T2 ?03/15/2022
Gillette Nacet (1)
WTG 5
XTG 5
ATG 5
No tugging at all! Fantastic shave! Can't go wrong with this blade!
It is a Trafalgar T3. I like it!Is that brush a Trafalgar T2 ?