Have you tried a KIA blade (9/1000" wider than most DE blades) this will 'up' its efficiency?
More efficient but as smooth as Feather AS-D2 for Daily Shaving?
- Thread starter Greg788
- Start date
I went from the AS-D2 to an Above the Tie Windsor. Since ATT closed they are probably hard to find, but I found the change to be similar comfort but easier to use. I have the mild copper plate and get incredibly close shaves with three passes.
Any complaints with the bare brass?
None. Glide is good and I really like the weight. You do need deal with the patina. If you like shiny things you will need to occasionally polish it. Me, I like the 'used' look and just let it tarnish.
Alpha Outlaw Evolution, Blutt Rasur, or Atelier Durdan Le Maurice 1.0
You’ve got a lot of suggestions, what did you decide on?
So the M1 plate?
@Kennyg2019 had a thread where he did a comparison on mild razors.
This is the final result.
World’s Mildest (New) Razor?
Meanwhile, I really enjoy shaving with the Lupo - both aluminum and stainless.
www.badgerandblade.com
I see you're missing his 2 top picks -- the Wolfman and the Timeless.
I would be very interested in knowing what you end up with, if anything, as I too have an AS-D2 and am happy with it for the most part. FWIW, I use Bic Chrome blades in mine.
Last edited:
I prefer milder gaps and the Feather AS-D2 is now my #2 DE razor, after being displaced from #1 by a Yates Precision 921 Build-Your-Own Ti (As-Machined) with scalloped M plate. I love it. I've got the solid bar and combed M plates on order as well. I use feather blades more often than other blades, but switch over to Nacets or one of the other St. Petersburg-made blades to keep things interesting.
Some recommendations for the Tech, and agree that you should try one. I've used both the ASD2 and a variety of Techs and prefer the Techs which i find more efficient. Nice thing is that a decent Tech can be had for 20 bucks, so it's not a huge gamble.
If you still want to roll the dice, I've shaved with both the RR 68P and the Timeless 68SCL (scalloped safety bar). I like them both and both are nice mild shavers, though I find the Timeless a bit smoother. Maybe it's the weight? Of course the Timeless will set you back a chunk of $$$, even more than the Feather, unless you buy scratch & dent.
If you still want to roll the dice, I've shaved with both the RR 68P and the Timeless 68SCL (scalloped safety bar). I like them both and both are nice mild shavers, though I find the Timeless a bit smoother. Maybe it's the weight? Of course the Timeless will set you back a chunk of $$$, even more than the Feather, unless you buy scratch & dent.
My Focus Tritok Concave is as smooth as my now-unused Feather AS-D2, but is more efficient. I have fairly sensitive skin and a moderately stiff beard. Obviously YMMV, but it’s one to consider.
Jack
Jack
Lamda Athena should give you what you’re looking for.
Maxwell June gives any razor here listed a run for its money. If you want a DE, the Karve Overlander can do the trick. Those are the 3 I use feather included.
Does this razor have blade overhang (tabs exposed)?
You can try a few razors and end up spending quite a bit of money, a little at a time.....or you can take @gdawg55 's advice and get yourself an Athena. Yes, you'll have to get yourself on Theo's Lamda list and it will be around 3 months, give or take, for a razor to become available, but it's unlikely the Athena won't be to your liking. If it doesn't work the way you want, because of the lead time, you'll likely be able to sell yours for near your purchase price.
Read through this thread and see if you think it might be just what you are seeking:
Lambda Athena
There doesn’t appear to be any thread on B&B about the Lambda Athena razor, made by Theodoros Dragonas, a mechanical engineer in Greece. I think it deserves to be better known. I first learned about it on another forum and I feel I should post my opinions here, as I did there. I bought my...
www.badgerandblade.com
Under 50 -> Dovo Primo
For ~100 -> Karve Overlander (AL or Brass)
For ~200 -> Lambda Athena
For ~100 -> Karve Overlander (AL or Brass)
For ~200 -> Lambda Athena
I also used the Henson medium for months and recently tried the Dovo Primo and quite like it. Shaves closer but you have a minor blade feel compared to the Henson. But it doesn't feel agresive at all. With the Henson you don't feel almost anything...
But with the Henson sometimes I ended up with some irritation. Probably because I was pushing a bit, in order to get a closer shave.
For 50$ it's worth trying out the Dovo Primo.
But with the Henson sometimes I ended up with some irritation. Probably because I was pushing a bit, in order to get a closer shave.
For 50$ it's worth trying out the Dovo Primo.
Sorry to be tardy. The same specs, I believe, but a CM.
Similar threads
