More efficient but as smooth as Feather AS-D2 for Daily Shaving?

[Greg788]

Still looking for the grail. I like the Feather AS-D2 (with sharpest blades like Nacet, Feather, Kai, etc.). I'm a daily shaver with sensitive skin.

However, I want something more efficient but equally smooth as far as lack of feedback / blade feel

These didn't make the grade: Henson Mild, Merkur 23/34, EJ 89, GC .68 (too much blade feel and nicked me on occasion for no apparent reason). Didn't like the Henson Medium, either -- too light for its aggression and had a tendency to bite or burn without provocation. Didn't like the Tatara Masamune, too inefficient

Ideas? Rockwell 6S? Overlander?

 

[lasta]

Gillette Tech.

That's the razor the AS-D2 was based on.

I found it just a tad more blade forward.

 

[huck1680]

Karve OverLander is a great razor. Lots of people including myself also like the Henson razors, I just prefer a heavier shaver. The R41 is an efficient and surprisingly comfortable razor as well.

 

[StewB]

Yates Merica

 

[Greg788]

Yates Merica

It's on the radar but spec-wise appears very similar? Have you compared them?

 

[NorthernSoul]

Probably one of the Gillette Techs. I'm pretty fond of two in particular. One is a Canadian Pre-war and the other is a USA No Date Code Post-war (1946-1951). I put a slightly heavier handle on them. Some people are convinced the UK RFB (raised flat bottom) is the best shaving model.

All of these have a relatively narrow effective shaving angle. You have to stay in that narrow range to get the closest shave.

 

[Jenks]

I had the same problem with the AS-D2; very smooth and comfortable but not giving the results I wanted. I went to a brass Karve Overlander and love it. Just as comfortable and an absolute wizard against the grain.

 

[StewB]

It's on the radar but spec-wise appears very similar? Have you compared them?

I have never used the Feather AS D2. My understanding is that it is similar in geometry to the vintage Tech. I have tried a Tech and for me the Merica is better.

 

[lingchi]

Certainly the rockwell 6s

 

[flash75]

Still looking for the grail. I like the Feather AS-D2 (with sharpest blades like Nacet, Feather, Kai, etc.). I'm a daily shaver with sensitive skin.

However, I want something more efficient but equally smooth as far as lack of feedback / blade feel

These didn't make the grade: Henson Mild, Merkur 23/34, EJ 89, GC .68 (too much blade feel and nicked me on occasion for no apparent reason). Didn't like the Henson Medium, either -- too light for its aggression and had a tendency to bite or burn without provocation. Didn't like the Tatara Masamune, too inefficient

Ideas? Rockwell 6S? Overlander?

I know all of them except the Henson mild and Masamune. My answer was Rockwell 6s, which ironically was the first of them in my den. After a long journey I discovered that the best one for me was already here.

 

[Galibier_Numero_Un]

OP - do you still have the Masamune ? Other than inefficient, what didn't you like about it? Did you try a Nodachi top plate? Nodachi bottom plate?

... Thom

 

[smudge]

Try a shim in your AS-D2 - costs nothing and might make a big difference.

 

[BigJ]

Gillette Tech.

That's the razor the AS-D2 was based on.

I found it just a tad more blade forward.

+2!! You beat me to that suggestion!! Great razors IMHO!!

 

[brucered]

RazoRock Mamba

Everyone has sensitive skin when shaving. That said, it's been my daily razor since about 2018.

 

[kingfisher]

Maybe the PAA meta-4? It has virtually zero blade feel.

 

[Chickencutlets]

A Gillette tech. They say the pre war Canadian tech and the British made Flat Bottom are the most highly spoken of and will be more efficient.

 

[ButterfaceX]

So many options, so little time...
We have different skill, faces, stubble, direction - thickness - density, amd process.
Remember the magic still takes great hands, skills, consistency and process...
Once there...
The wand will pick you...

Holy Grail?
All know is I like a variety but only keep what works well for me and more important the job required.

Sometimes it is a simple (or hard ) as:
Buy'em, Try'em
Don't Use'em, Lose'em

You can pick your friends, you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friend's Razor.​

BFX

 

[Quaznoid]

Tech

 

[John Stetson]

I found the Karve Overlander and the Rockwell 6S (on a 4 plate) to both be more efficient but just as smooth as the Feather AS-D2. If choosing one, I’d say the Overlander, but it’s close for me.

 

[FormAndFunction]

I found the Karve Overlander and the Rockwell 6S (on a 4 plate) to both be more efficient but just as smooth as the Feather AS-D2. If choosing one, I’d say the Overlander, but it’s close for me.

I also recommend the Rockwell 6C or 6S. They’re the same razor but different metal. They’re on sale now so hurry if your plan on getting one. My preferred plate is #3. It’s the only razor that doesn’t give me weepers.