Hollowed out my Razorock Barber Pole handle today, 8mm in the end and 6mm down the core - what an absolute dream it is to use with a Lupo head now! Light weight, great balance and superbly grippy!
Good review, I can relate to your review. Gillette Perma-sharp is very close to Feather blades but smoother a shave IMO.Sharpest Blades & Softest Touch
Like many new DE shavers I had to try the sharpest blades by reputation. Like many shavers I soon learned that Nacets and Feathers were rough uncomfortable unforgiving blades. A few years later bottom and middle tier blades held back the efficiency I strived for. A combination of technique and soft touch came together in my third year of DE shaving. I moved from Bic Platinums and Nacets to single use Feathers. Over three years of exclusive use of the Fatip Grande had me yearning for a shaper blade. Feathers are the sharpest blades. The .095 OC Lupo may not be the most efficient razor but considerably more efficient than the Grande. A greater blade exposure and blade gap gave the single use Feathers another gear in speed and sharpness. It took a half a dozen shaves to reach the smoothness I was accustomed to with the Feather. Another half dozen shaves to achieve a softer touch.
The Lupo’s blade exposure and gap very apparent without measuring. A combination that softened the blade touch and increased blade efficiency. Quicker closer shaves with reduced strokes and passes. I’m still in the honeymoon stage with the Lupo being the newest member of an efficient locked four. Sharper blades demand a softer touch. Efficient razors excel a sharp blade. Will new found sharpness and efficiency keep me satisfied? Time and familiarity will answer that question.
Happy Shaves
How would you describe the differences between the 95 SB and OC? I have the 95 SB and like it, but if the OC is better….½
I think you will enjoy it! I saw your ad, but I have no intention of selling, it's mine!Another day with the Lupo 72, fresh Bic CP and Lavanda. Copy paste from a previous post/ shave. solid 9/10. My ad in the BST for a Lupo 58 was fruitless, so I order one, complete razor with another Halo handle that I will need to shorten. I have a UFO handle on a GC, but I really don't like it when compared to the Halo. Can't wait to try it.