Ready For Another OC razor

[BAMX]

I've built a really solid relationship with my Gillette New LC. I would like to get into another OC razor, something in the modern era. NO before anyone says it, I have nothing at all against vintage, just interested in throwing a modern razor in the mix.

Was looking at the Fatip il Piccolo. Seems like lots people in these forums jump up and down with excitement while commenting about those. Being comfortable in the use of the Gillette New, would a Piccolo be a punch in the neck?

Open to any suggestions! Thanks in advance! You're all awesome...honestly. =)

 

[Rhody]

My suggestions:
Timeless oc
Karve oc
Since I’m posting first I’m right

 

[BAMX]

My suggestions:
Timeless oc
Karve oc
Since I’m posting first I’m right

I guess I failed to mention my price-range being around ~$50 area lol

 

[Rhody]

I guess I failed to mention my price-range being around ~$50 area lol

Ok RR lupo dual comb
Best of both worlds and might fit that budget….

 

[Alum Ladd]

I've built a really solid relationship with my Gillette New LC. I would like to get into another OC razor, something in the modern era. NO before anyone says it, I have nothing at all against vintage, just interested in throwing a modern razor in the mix.

Was looking at the Fatip il Piccolo. Seems like lots people in these forums jump up and down with excitement while commenting about those. Being comfortable in the use of the Gillette New, would a Piccolo be a punch in the neck?

Open to any suggestions! Thanks in advance! You're all awesome...honestly. =)

The Fatip Piccolo is an excellent choice and a fantastic shaver!

About $20-25 US Dollars, an all brass Italian made Classic!

Every collection should have one!

 

[Rhody]

The Fatip Piccolo is an excellent choice and a fantastic shaver!

About $20-25 US Dollars, an all brass Italian made Classic!
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Every collection should have one!

Now you guys have me looking at one of these ugh
What say you as to the aggressiveness of these?

 

[BAMX]

Now you guys have me looking at one of these ugh
What day you as to the aggressiveness of these?

I think we both know what has to happen here... Get the wallet out...

 

[Alum Ladd]

What day you as to the aggressiveness of these?

There was a Mk1 Piccolo which was made till about 2015. That was very aggressive, or it seemed to have the reputation.

The post 2015 Piccolo Mk2 had it's blade exposure reduced by about 30% it seems to have smoothed it out.

I find it a very efficient yet forgiving OC.

 

[BAMX]

There was a Mk1 Piccolo which was made till about 2015. That was very aggressive, or it seemed to have the reputation.

The post 2015 Piccolo Mk2 had it's blade exposure reduced by about 30% it seems to have smoothed it out.

I find it a very efficient yet forgiving OC.

Is there a difference in the Piccolo and the Grande...other than the handle size?

 

[Rhody]

There was a Mk1 Piccolo which was made till about 2015. That was very aggressive, or it seemed to have the reputation.

The post 2015 Piccolo Mk2 had it's blade exposure reduced by about 30% it seems to have smoothed it out.

I find it a very efficient yet forgiving OC.

Interesting. The oc forks look so
Long. I like the vintage look too.

 

[Alum Ladd]

Is there a difference in the Piccolo and the Grande...other than the handle size?

The head is the same.

The Piccolo is a little heavyweight, at around 70+gms.

I enjoy the Piccolo handle the most, but the Grande is a good handle if you prefer more perception of control if that makes sense.

 

[BAMX]

The head is the same.

The Piccolo is a little heavyweight, at around 70+gms.

I enjoy the Piccolo handle the most, but the Grande is a good handle if you prefer more perception of control if that makes sense.

Makes perfect sense. I see they also have slants, not sure I have the intestinal fortitude to give a slant a try. Not yet, anyway.

 

[Phoenixkh]

If light weight doesn’t bother you, you might take a look at the PAA Filament, if they are in stock at the moment. My wife permanently borrowed my first one, so when they became available again, I bought a second one.

Now, I haven’t used it yet but will soon. Others here have and the reports have been good.

 

[Alum Ladd]

Interesting. The oc forks look so
Long. I like the vintage look too.

My one literally "out of the box" when I first got it.

The finish can be excellent or not so, but as they are Italian hand made brass I just think it adds to their charm.

Some will say they have alignment issues. Never had it with mine, and it seems to only take a few seconds to adjust.

A lovely shaver.

 

[lasta]

Fatips are beautiful, smooth and very efficient shavers. But personally, I don't have the patience to align the blade every time. Some people will tell you they don't mind, but it is a problem.

I'd recommend looking into RazoRock, Parker or even Yaqi for modern OC's.

I got this a month or two ago and loving it:

Yaqi stainless steel Mellon razor head.

Well looks like Yaqi wants to offer the melon head in stainless steel, looks nice IMO. I do not know if the blade tabs are enclosed? If it is anywhere close to the Zamak Melon head that lots of folks enjoy like myself it should do all right I'm thinking. Have some great shaves.

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[Tanuki]

Makes perfect sense. I see they also have slants, not sure I have the intestinal fortitude to give a slant a try. Not yet, anyway.

The Fatip OC slant is not a big step up in aggressiveness. Slant or not, a fun razor. And the price is unbeatable. I never need to fiddle with alignment.

 

[Alum Ladd]

The Piccolo Lovers Club (PLC) is a great thread!

(Fatip) Piccolo Lovers Club: PLC - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/fatip-piccolo-lovers-club-plc.487348/

 

[JCarr]

RazoRock Lupo .72 OC...great razor.

 

[Galaktus]

Consider the Pearl Hammer. All brass, comes with an OC and SB plate, around 45 bucks. It's a great razor.

 

[Rob72]

Makes perfect sense. I see they also have slants, not sure I have the intestinal fortitude to give a slant a try. Not yet, anyway.

PM me your address, I have a Lo Storto chrome sitting around. Excellent slant. It does have a learning curve, but it is definitely not outrageous if you start with a milder blade (I have a stash of Voskhods I like for this purpose).