Shallow shaving shiny razor suggestions

[lasta]

Hey guys,

My spending fingers are getting a little itchy. Please make a few suggestions if you've come across razors that meet the following proprieties:

• Shallow angle: <30 degrees
• Positive exposure: 0.05-0.1mm
• Small gap: <0.7mm
• Shiny: Steel or brass preferred, but I'll take plated Zamak too, no brushed/matte finish please.
• Sleek head design, preferred, but not a must. Shallow razors tend to be sleek anyways.
• Closed comb

For you Blutt shavers, would you call it a shallow razor? Does the 0.8 option have positive exposure? Blutt is slightly outside of my preferences, but I do like the look!

*TLDR, I'm looking for a modern shiny Tech.

 

[Shaun asleep]

I haven't had the luck to come across anything modern that perform as comfortable with ample efficiency as the NI and Tech. Perhaps the Sentinel 1.35 comes closest to what I have tried regarding smoothness, but since you've thrown a slim head profile into the mix I'm no real help.

Will be interested to read the suggestions.

Also +1 friendship-points for asking for shiney razors only.

 

[Patrice]

From my experience I would suggest blackbird lite polished or Progress.

 

[Guido75]

• Shallow angle: <30 degrees
• Positive exposure: 0.05-0.1mm
• Small gap: <0.7mm
• Shiny: Steel or brass preferred, but I'll take plated Zamak too, no brushed/matte finish please.
• Sleek head design, preferred, but not a must. Shallow razors tend to be sleek anyways.
• Closed comb

Easy:

 

[thombrogan]

Fatip anything and 1912-style razors fit that bill.

 

[Tirvine]

My ATT Windsor with CM plate shaves well at a shallow angle. I do my ATG and my neck shallow.

 

[Calyshaver]

Karve Christoper B. is a pretty shallow riding the cap type of razor with a variety of plates to tune your gap and exposure needs in a variety of metals.

 

[lasta]

Karve Christoper B. is a pretty shallow riding the cap type of razor with a variety of plates to tune your gap and exposure needs in a variety of metals.

I did like the Karve C, but it's not shiny!

 

[Calyshaver]

I was going to suggest the copper Karve CB razors but then realized they are only shiny when new and would patina pretty quickly. A big "FAIL"

 

[Guido75]

I was going to suggest the copper Karve CB razors but then realized they are only shiny when new and would patina pretty quickly. A big "FAIL"

In @Calyshaver ‘s defence @lasta, getting the Karve would ensure you infinite polishing pleasure going forward!

 

[JimmyJoeMeeker]

I'm looking for a modern shiny Tech.

I'd consider having a Tech head replated and putting it on my choice of shiny handle... unless you're okay with the Tech's candy-cigarette handle. Then maybe just get the whole thing replated.

 

[spacemonkey42]

If you like shallow and sleek, have you considered a Schick injector? Or if you want modern and new, a Vector?

 

[lasta]

I'd consider having a Tech head replated and putting it on my choice of shiny handle... unless you're okay with the Tech's candy-cigarette handle. Then maybe just get the whole thing replated.

Techs are great, close to perfect!

But...I have 7 already

 

[lasta]

If you like shallow and sleek, have you considered a Schick injector? Or if you want modern and new, a Vector?

I would prefer to stick with DEs for now. Gave GEM a try, great razors, but I didn't like the Personna PTFE blades, not much else to choose from.

 

[JimmyJoeMeeker]

Techs are great, close to perfect!

But...I have 7 already

Yeah, you probably only need a few more then.

 

[Calyshaver]

@JimmyJoeMeeker Karve has new "G" series handles for the vintage Gillettes in 316L, but again NOT shiny!

 

[Jay21]

*TLDR, I'm looking for a modern shiny Tech.

Ever you wrote above except for matte finish screams Feather AS-D2. Otherwise, RazoRock Lupo .58 might be an option.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

Does the 0.8 option have positive exposure? Blutt is slightly outside of my preferences, but I do like the look!

I compared the .86 to the Tatara Masamune and they were very similar in efficiency

0.86mm blade gap – medium – blade exposure – positive (low)

• ideal for shaving every 2 – 3 days or for rather sensitive skin

 

[gpjoe]

Ever you wrote above except for matte finish screams Feather AS-D2. Otherwise, RazoRock Lupo .58 might be an option.

This.

Not shiny, but much of what the OP is seeking.

By coincidence, I dug out my ASD2 for today's shave with a Feather blade. On my final (ATG) pass I didn't get any feedback, until I realized I was shaving too steep. Once I adjusted to a shallower angle, it started shaving again.

 

[Blackland Razors]

Small gap, positive exposure, shallow angle, and modern design? I try not to shill our own stuff, but you’ve described the Blackbird more perfectly than I could.