I just so happen to have both loaded up with a blade so did a comparison shave today. I used to have a GC84 but for some reason didn't care for it and sold it after a couple shaves. I got another one because a member had a good deal with the titanium handle so I couldn't resist, and I'm not sure if my technique has evolved that quick or a handle made that much of a difference, but I feel it give as good of a shave as my Lupo 58. It had the same efficiency but a bit smoother on the lower neck agt. It does require a slightly shallower angle, and the Lupo still wins in terms of head geometry for those tight places, but not I'm questioning after this mornings shave. For the heck of it I got a used 68 plate coming in to also compare to for maybe a recovery shave day, but now I'm having a bit of a harder time deciding my favorite. I also tried an even shorter Yaqi handle on it half way through and it seems to help me maintain a shallower angle and use less pressure. Conversely, I seemed to prefer the longer titanium handle on the Lupo. It was still lighter than the steel handle, but the extra leverage seemed to allow a lighter touch at a steeper angle. Maybe I'm just getting a bit more experienced so am able to adapt to different razors within my comfort zone? I have a Yates Winning coming which will be really interesting because so far I don't get along with the really mild razors. My sweet spot seems to be in the mid level blade gap with some blade exposure and feedback. I'm also wondering if a straighter blade with the slight exposure is better since I can play with the angle a bit more around the sensitive areas, so again the Winning will really test that theory.
Lupo 58SB with Titanium Halo (left) and GC84 with Yaqi 82mm stainless hand (right)
Lupo (Left) and GC84 (Right)
Lupo 58SB with Titanium Halo (left) and GC84 with Yaqi 82mm stainless hand (right)
Lupo (Left) and GC84 (Right)
