Goodfellas Smile Bayonetta
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Take this with a grain of salt since I am using multiple comparisons to infer a guess.
I've never had the 6s but many people compare the Lupo 72 or GC 84P to the R6 plate in efficiency.
Seeing how @nav suggests the Bayonetta is even a bit more efficient than those 2, logically it would follow the Bayonetta is slightly more efficient than the 6s with R6.
@nav Does it compare to the GC .84 or Lupo .72 in blade feel as well ?
If it's as efficient as these 2 and more comfortable than a Rocca, it sounds like a great little razor.
Yes, agree. This can be my personal issue
autopilot razors are for me sooner or later annoying... I usually use autopilot razors if there is some meeting in work or family time where is better to have clean normal look not burns nicks and rest of blood everywhere like after fight 
So, the bayonetta has blade feel but it also has a strong blade bend so no blade chatter. The cutting angle is also more intuitive than lupo.
The rocca was just weird for me as it has blade feel but lacking in efficiency VS bayonetta.
I also found it slightly more efficient than R6, GC84.
I had my first shave with the Bayonetta this morning and I can confirm that it's more efficient than the Rockwell 6S with an R6 plate. At least that's my first impressions of it. I found it somewhat similar in blade feel and efficiency to a Blackland Era with a #5 plate. Or maybe slightly more blade feel than the Era. I'm impressed with the Bayonetta, especially for the price.
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Fumbling about.
I've used neither the Rock nor the Era, so I can't appreciate the comparison, but we're both impressed with the Bayonetta.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Thanks for your detailed feedback, really appreciate it.
You wrote you'd rank it a bit better than GC 84 or Lupo 72 in efficiency. How does it compare to both of them in the ATG pass comfort ? does it have as much blade feel as the Lupo 72 ?
I really like the Lupo 72 as a 2 pass DFS razor but for me, it is a little harsh ATG on my skin, particularly if I use it daily.
I found the bayonetta better on the ATG pass. I think this is mostly due to the bigger blade bend which really helps to make the blade rigid, therefore more comfortable against the grain.
I've used the Bayonetta for a week now, coming from my trusted Henson medium. I'm so glad I found the thread and trusted the comments, for this razor is something else. Only half the price of the Henson, and much more efficient.
I have zero complaints, except for the extra upkeep for keeping it pretty, but I don't mind.
I have zero complaints, except for the extra upkeep for keeping it pretty, but I don't mind.
Thanks to you enablers, one of these arrived at my house from Spain along with some Zenith boars (a particular weakness of mine). "Had to get free shipping, honey."
Only 2 shaves so far, but the steepish angle and smooth cutting has me hooked. It is a different feel from many razors, but the medium aggression is unlikely to offend most users and I agree it was pretty intuitive to learn. Will post back if opinion changes.
My main razor is a somewhat blade-picky Lupo 95OC. It is at risk of getting bumped to #2.
The only Bayonetta gripe is the wide, solid bar exacerbated by the draggy blasted finish, but I'm mostly an open comb guy and knew this was going to be a sacrifice. It is still a smooth shaver. The handle is easy to hold, the razor is well-balanced, and the tolerances are excellent. The finish is more than acceptable for price point and it is nice to have plain brass amongst all the other shiny objects. Uh oh, Mr. Fatip just got stuffed back into his box!
Only 2 shaves so far, but the steepish angle and smooth cutting has me hooked. It is a different feel from many razors, but the medium aggression is unlikely to offend most users and I agree it was pretty intuitive to learn. Will post back if opinion changes.
My main razor is a somewhat blade-picky Lupo 95OC. It is at risk of getting bumped to #2.
The only Bayonetta gripe is the wide, solid bar exacerbated by the draggy blasted finish, but I'm mostly an open comb guy and knew this was going to be a sacrifice. It is still a smooth shaver. The handle is easy to hold, the razor is well-balanced, and the tolerances are excellent. The finish is more than acceptable for price point and it is nice to have plain brass amongst all the other shiny objects. Uh oh, Mr. Fatip just got stuffed back into his box!
Any good fellas reading this thread? I believe some would also pay quite a bit more to have it in steel. Just saying, thinking about myself. 
Some have sure polished up their brass versions nicely.Any good fellas reading this thread? I believe some would also pay quite a bit more to have it in steel. Just saying, thinking about myself.
Maybe you already have one. Jump in if not...on an interim pre-steel basis (a perfect excuse)...in case the Italians change several things around or stop making it entirely in the meantime.
Razor emporium does them in nickel and rhodium.Any good fellas reading this thread? I believe some would also pay quite a bit more to have it in steel. Just saying, thinking about myself.
Bare brass is probably is probably the easiest thing to do plating on.
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I can send you my Bayonetta with nickel plated, if you would like. I now use only Blackbird Ti.. and no reason to change so far, it's addictive experience for meAny good fellas reading this thread? I believe some would also pay quite a bit more to have it in steel. Just saying, thinking about myself.
Hello all, I have just bought this razor for a gift and, unfortunately for me, I can relate to what other gentlemen said about the possibility of excessive blade play causing alignment and exposure issues. After careful examination, nothing seems to be crooked or misaligned on the razor itself, but it is undeniable that there is excessive play between the blade and the top cap and also between the top cap and the base plate, so that can add up and cause real problems. While it is not as bad as with my two charming yet bipolar Fatips, the real problem here is that manual adjustment is impossible since the blade tabs are totally covered. So sadly for me, after trying with most of my 50 different brands of blades, using every orientation, arcane spell, conceivable method I could think or have read of, this razor is a fail, since it tends to align the blade pretty bad and there is no way to reliably and safely correct that. I have writtern to the manufacturer to see what they have to say about this matter.
For science, I took some measurements to compare with other razors that I have, and which have flawless alignment using a similar pin system, and it turns out the Bayonetta alignment pins are way too thin in comparison to the usual 2.15mm inner cutout width of double edge blades. As a curious fact, the Razorock Lupo top cap pins fit absolutely perfect in the Bayonetta base plate holes, zero wiggle room, first time I have seen that.
PD: excuse the rusty english skills from this long time lurker first time poster deciding to make his first contribution to this great forum.
For science, I took some measurements to compare with other razors that I have, and which have flawless alignment using a similar pin system, and it turns out the Bayonetta alignment pins are way too thin in comparison to the usual 2.15mm inner cutout width of double edge blades. As a curious fact, the Razorock Lupo top cap pins fit absolutely perfect in the Bayonetta base plate holes, zero wiggle room, first time I have seen that.
PD: excuse the rusty english skills from this long time lurker first time poster deciding to make his first contribution to this great forum.
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Sorry to hear it’s not working for you. There is some wiggle room with mine - similar to my Blackland Era. With both of them I’m able to center the blade by pushing it down into the top cap with it upside down in the palm of my hand. I push it to the cap so that it bends to fit its shape and hold the edges of the blade to keep it centered as I place the base plate on it and screw the handle on. It can be a little fiddly because the tabs are covered, but after a couple of times it seems second nature.
