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Absolutely. I'll be using the Schick next and after that it might the MatadorLet me know how you like the Matador. I'll be very interested how it is.
Absolutely. I'll be using the Schick next and after that it might the MatadorLet me know how you like the Matador. I'll be very interested how it is.
Yes some razors feel "dangerous" to me as well and they usually take a bit to get used to and use well. With practice you will have it down.![]()
First shave with the Schick Krona yesterday.
To be honest I'm not quite sure what to say about this first shave because I found it somewhat perplexing.
Anyway, the usual three passes with WTG, XTG, ATG. Got a couple of nicks, which is the norm whichever razor I use. The quality of the shave was good, not quite BBS but definitely in DFS+ territory.
It was an effortless shave where the angle came easily, no struggles with using the razor, it was simply easy and effortless.
But despite that, the razor felt, well, dangerous. I'd even describe it as aggressive even though this shouldn't be an aggressive razor. I think it might have something to do with the blade exposure and that I felt a lot more of the blade as I shaved. And it's strange that I felt that but at the same time had such an easy and effortless shave.
My immediate thought after finishing the shave was that the Feather blade might not be a good fit for this razor and that a less sharp blade might feel better. That will of course be tested at a later time, but I feel it's worth noting.
It's been roughly 24 hours since the shave and the stubble is not nearly as pronounced as I get with other razors in the same time span. I think the Rocket Flare Tip that I started out with gave a similar close shave and that is a big plus for the Krona.
The handle has a slightly odd shape but I never really reflected on it or considered it during the shave. The same can be said about the weight, it is a light razor, but I didn't even think about it during the shave. Despite being plastic, the handle gave a good grip and it never felt like the razor would slip in my hand.
It's going to be interesting to see how the impressions evolve after shave two and three with this razor.
Keep using the Feather in that Krona because any less aggressive blade will be a disappointment. I know that razor has its fans but I find it a poor performer that requires a lot of effort and skill to achieve acceptable results.![]()
First shave with the Schick Krona yesterday.
To be honest I'm not quite sure what to say about this first shave because I found it somewhat perplexing.
Anyway, the usual three passes with WTG, XTG, ATG. Got a couple of nicks, which is the norm whichever razor I use. The quality of the shave was good, not quite BBS but definitely in DFS+ territory.
It was an effortless shave where the angle came easily, no struggles with using the razor, it was simply easy and effortless.
But despite that, the razor felt, well, dangerous. I'd even describe it as aggressive even though this shouldn't be an aggressive razor. I think it might have something to do with the blade exposure and that I felt a lot more of the blade as I shaved. And it's strange that I felt that but at the same time had such an easy and effortless shave.
My immediate thought after finishing the shave was that the Feather blade might not be a good fit for this razor and that a less sharp blade might feel better. That will of course be tested at a later time, but I feel it's worth noting.
It's been roughly 24 hours since the shave and the stubble is not nearly as pronounced as I get with other razors in the same time span. I think the Rocket Flare Tip that I started out with gave a similar close shave and that is a big plus for the Krona.
The handle has a slightly odd shape but I never really reflected on it or considered it during the shave. The same can be said about the weight, it is a light razor, but I didn't even think about it during the shave. Despite being plastic, the handle gave a good grip and it never felt like the razor would slip in my hand.
It's going to be interesting to see how the impressions evolve after shave two and three with this razor.
I have had real trouble warming to synthetic brushes, I am about to commit to using my synthetic (Big Bruce) all month to see if frequent use can break down the resistance.I also felt like the brush was quite stiff with strong back bone so it felt difficult to get a decent splay with it.
Practice makes perfect and perhaps it also needs some usage to "break it in" so to speak.
Interesting. I've felt like the Feather is too aggressive in this razor but it will be interesting to see how it will perform with a less aggressive blade. All part of the journeyKeep using the Feather in that Krona because any less aggressive blade will be a disappointment. I know that razor has its fans but I find it a poor performer that requires a lot of effort and skill to achieve acceptable results.
Your theory sounds plausible and sort of reflects my observations with the synthetic I used yesterday.I have had real trouble warming to synthetic brushes, I am about to commit to using my synthetic (Big Bruce) all month to see if frequent use can break down the resistance.
One of the things I find unnerving is the bend in the synthetic bristle and splay feels unnatural. I have a working theory (more of a hypothesis really) that natural bristles with splitting at the end tend to be more bendy at the tips and get stiffer as you move down the bristle making the feel softer near the tips. Synthetic does not split and is equally strong all the way down so for me always tends to bend in the middle of the fibre. This gives a bouncier feel than what I get from natural fibre. Overall, I feel like the tips of the synthetic fibres grip the face and the middle bends, meaning there is no natural splay as such.
That may be just my brushes to date and hopefully after this month I will have more experience to draw on.
Enjoy your experimentation.
I was/am a bowl latherer, but I have been on a daily face lathering streak since OCtober. I find that synths work just as fine. I just need to shake them and squeeze them more than natural hair brushes before turning to loading soap. I then dip the tips to add a little weather to my face to build my lather.Not sure if I've mentioned it but I'm a face latherer, never had any success with bowl lathering but these synthetics feel like they might work better with bowl lathering.
That’s essentially a Gillette Old Type. There are several versions of the Old Type. Yours comes with a ball end handle. The middle red piece is non Gillette. These handles usually have cracks and so I suspect that this is an alternative repair job.Would love your input on this razor and what you think it might be.
Yeah I've been trying to use the bonier part of my face to get the brush to splay better but they push back a lot once there's just soft tissue underneath. But I think technique is part of my issue, so I will keep at it.I was/am a bowl latherer, but I have been on a daily face lathering streak since OCtober. I find that synths work just as fine. I just need to shake them and squeeze them more than natural hair brushes before turning to loading soap. I then dip the tips to add a little weather to my face to build my lather.
I have found that with heavy backbone brushes I start on my chin rather than my cheek. This easy I get the brush to splay a bit and enough to then continue to the cheek. Might work for you too.
Enjoy!
Guido
Ah, nice. It did remind me of a Gillette Old Type, but the handle threw me a curve ball. The repair job is fairly well done, if that is what it is. But it does seem very plausible.That’s essentially a Gillette Old Type. There are several versions of the Old Type. Yours comes with a ball end handle. The middle red piece is non Gillette. These handles usually have cracks and so I suspect that this is an alternative repair job.
We'll see, the jury is still out on my end regarding the Matador. But it definitely has potential, I'll give you that.The Matador is a magnificent razor with very good results without compromising comfort.
Enjoy those brushes too!
Guido
Yeah, hopefully I can improve. As with the razors it mostly comes down to technique I think, and adjusting to the differences between synthetic and natural fibers.Yes indeed great brushes there. Once you nail down your lather you will be good to go. I cannot wait to try my Matador! Soon very soon. Leaving on Thursday for Sweden.
Based on the geometry of the baseplate it resembles a Matador quite closely. However, Matadors I know of always have the brand etched into them on the bottom. Would still make a good shave I think.This is an unknown, unmarked razor from an unknown year.