Interesting! I like a weighty razor over a light one.
I had an Envoy and loved it, but sold it when I switched to Straights because I thought I'd be shaving with Straights forever. A little thing called honing and my inability to master it quickly had me park the straights for now. I need to dedicate some time to honing and figuring it out.
Perma-Sharps I will miss when they are gone. I have 200 still from when the price was $9 for a 100. I can get easily double digits on one of those blades. The Envoy I like the idea of more than the shave. This is the second time I have owned one. I have shaved with it twice since my second acquisition. First time was grand the second I threw it at too much stubble and paid for it. At the very least I can put the head on one of my 19 gram handles, though I like how grippy the OG is.
There is a group in the clubs and brotherhoods section devoted to Light Handle Fanboys. I own two. my @Rosseforp RIP GTx Handles, as well as the Alpha Shave Works Super Leggero custom handles. The former Doug generally set at 15 to 25 grams, and the later has a wider range. I aked for both of mine to be set at around 19 g. It works a treat on my Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB which are not usually thought of as light weight razors.
I have never tried an R41 of any flavor. It sends shivers down my spine. The ASD2 was one of my first spendier razors, only following the Timeless Bronze in both SB and OC. I moved the ASD2 on and am stuck with the Timeless as I haven't kept up with it's upkeep. Read scratched up from sitting on the counter and tarnish. Sometimes I wonder if I moved the ASD2 on too quick, but, not enough to bring it back into the den.
I find the ASD2 loaded with Feathers a lovely combination. I shave pretty much on autopilot with it, in a good way.
The Feathers were the first blade I tried in the ASD2. I kind of figured they were made for each other. It was still a no go unfortunately. As far as knocking out a few days, I can take a weeks worth of growth with my 1.25 WR2 no problem. They are expensive and have a waiting list to get new, but, they turn up at the BST for reasonable prices. My first two were about $250 for the head before the prices went up. Even still the prices of the new ones aren't bad when you factor in Canadian exchange rates. At any rate enjoy your Rex, they are nice razors.
Get well soon, friend. Last time I got sick it took me over a month to shake it off. My energy levels still haven't fully returned.
I have yet to catch the plague. I am in isolation in my apartment except for the odd appointment every couple of weeks so the chances of catching it are lower. My brother had it and it messed him up good as it was followed by neumonia that he suffered from for the better part of a year. At that point he worked from home so it is surprising for me that he caught it in the first place. At any rate like Erik said get well soon.
There’s been an up kick of cases down here lately. I’m not hearing that it is worse than before. This is likely something that’s going to come and go for a while. Sorta like the common cold. It doesn’t to seem to follow seasonal patterns like the flu dose.
As it always was, so it will be, but we have a name for it now I guess.
