Hi everyone, I just posted on my first use of my new Razorock Adjust Butterfly Safety Razor (Rebranded Baili). Review and results from my first shave available via the link below. Copy of the review alone pasted here for convenience:
Razorock Adjust Review:
Loaded a new new Derby Extra blade into the razor and then adjusted it to its mildest setting by turning the knob all the way to the left. This razor is different from many other adjustables in that you set the adjustment setting after the blade is loaded and locked down. Loading the blade is easy, just open the butterfly via the know at the bottom of the razor and drop it in. When closing the butterfly an extra quarter turn is required on the knob to lock it in. Note that none of the blade extends out of the ends of the razor head once it's loaded. Razor has a nice weight to it that feels substantial.
Once the blade was loaded I turned the dial just under the razor head all the way to the left to its mildest setting. Blade was well balanced and even in the razor so all looked good. The adjustment mechanism uses two sets of twin bars (one set on each side) that are raised or lowered to vary blade gap and aggressiveness. No springs used in this mechanism that were part of the issue with the Ming Shi 3000s I experimented with a few years ago with poor results. On that razor the blade would constantly slant at all but the mildest setting due to the spring flexing causing excessive weepers.
Back to the Razorock Adjust I experimented with the adjustment settings with the blade locked down and was able to observe the changes in gap with the adjustments. At the mildest setting this razor is definitely milder than my moderate Weishi 9306 though slightly more aggressive than my very mild King C. Gillette. Shaving at this setting delivered the BBS shave described below with efficiency that was almost as good as my Weishi. I did test a couple of strokes at the most aggressive setting and this did make the razor a bit more aggressive that my Weishi. Definitely prefer using it towards the milder end of its spectrum.
The knurling on the razor handle made it easy to grip when wet though it needs to be dry to easily adjust the aggressiveness mid-shave if desired. Overall fit and finish on this razor is excellent with nicely chromed surfaces. Did note that the bottom of the razor handle is open with some of the inner workings visible, would normally expect this to be capped. Also the adjust mechanism no longer has any markings at all. My understanding is that earlier versions of this had a midpoint marking and directional markings to note that turning to the left makes it milder with turns to the right increasing aggressiveness. I see these as minor defects on what is otherwise a very good razor that is a bargain at a $7.99 sale price.
Link to First Shave:
www.badgerandblade.com
Razorock Adjust Review:
Loaded a new new Derby Extra blade into the razor and then adjusted it to its mildest setting by turning the knob all the way to the left. This razor is different from many other adjustables in that you set the adjustment setting after the blade is loaded and locked down. Loading the blade is easy, just open the butterfly via the know at the bottom of the razor and drop it in. When closing the butterfly an extra quarter turn is required on the knob to lock it in. Note that none of the blade extends out of the ends of the razor head once it's loaded. Razor has a nice weight to it that feels substantial.
Once the blade was loaded I turned the dial just under the razor head all the way to the left to its mildest setting. Blade was well balanced and even in the razor so all looked good. The adjustment mechanism uses two sets of twin bars (one set on each side) that are raised or lowered to vary blade gap and aggressiveness. No springs used in this mechanism that were part of the issue with the Ming Shi 3000s I experimented with a few years ago with poor results. On that razor the blade would constantly slant at all but the mildest setting due to the spring flexing causing excessive weepers.
Back to the Razorock Adjust I experimented with the adjustment settings with the blade locked down and was able to observe the changes in gap with the adjustments. At the mildest setting this razor is definitely milder than my moderate Weishi 9306 though slightly more aggressive than my very mild King C. Gillette. Shaving at this setting delivered the BBS shave described below with efficiency that was almost as good as my Weishi. I did test a couple of strokes at the most aggressive setting and this did make the razor a bit more aggressive that my Weishi. Definitely prefer using it towards the milder end of its spectrum.
The knurling on the razor handle made it easy to grip when wet though it needs to be dry to easily adjust the aggressiveness mid-shave if desired. Overall fit and finish on this razor is excellent with nicely chromed surfaces. Did note that the bottom of the razor handle is open with some of the inner workings visible, would normally expect this to be capped. Also the adjust mechanism no longer has any markings at all. My understanding is that earlier versions of this had a midpoint marking and directional markings to note that turning to the left makes it milder with turns to the right increasing aggressiveness. I see these as minor defects on what is otherwise a very good razor that is a bargain at a $7.99 sale price.
Link to First Shave:
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