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Great, thanks!
Why what happened that made yo not like the r48? I have been wanting to try a r48 is why i ask.....I’m stoked about this. I have a bunch of half de blades I bought for the r48, which didn’t work out for me.
I bought one a couple of weeks ago thinking I could use it to go through the 1300+ half blades I have for my shavette and I hate the bugger. It feels like it's trying to peel my face off and nothing I do changes it. I will be off-loading it at some point. I hear the Focus Dynamic R50 SE Razor is getting good reviews. May have to look into that and see if it will be a better shaver.I have just acquired one of these. Blade loading is easy and precise, (much easier than a R48). I tried it first with a Polsilver Super Iridirum, it wasn't a smooth shave. I thought a sharper blade would give better results, so I tried a Feather Hi Stainless. It was much better.
I have a RazoRock Hawk V2 as well. I use Schick Proline P30s in it.
Does the ECO shave as well as the Hawk?
Probably.
Is it as smooth a shave?
Probably not. Though with more practice it may improve.
Is the ECO cheaper than the Hawk?
not really.
Are the blades cheaper?
Comparing P30s to Feathers, a bit.
Is the ECO Cheaper than a Hawk V2?
Not really.
So whats the ECO for? I believe its function is to convince shavers that using one is cheaper and more ecologically sound than using a multi blade disposable razor.
For me it's a chance to experiment with DE blades in an SE razor without spending too much money.
Is it that bad?I bought one a couple of weeks ago thinking I could use it to go through the 1300+ half blades I have for my shavette and I hate the bugger. It feels like it's trying to peel my face off and nothing I do changes it. I will be off-loading it at some point. I hear the Focus Dynamic R50 SE Razor is getting good reviews. May have to look into that and see if it will be a better shaver.
For me yes. I tried several different blades, angles, handles etc and from the first stroke to the last my face felt like it was on fire which lasted several hours. I usually shave in the evenings when I am in the shower but had to switch to mornings as it kept me from sleeping. I gave this every chance I could as I was keen on having it but unfortunately it isn't for me.Is it that bad?
Sorry to hear that. Which one did you get? Color wise?For me yes. I tried several different blades, angles, handles etc and from the first stroke to the last my face felt like it was on fire which lasted several hours. I usually shave in the evenings when I am in the shower but had to switch to mornings as it kept me from sleeping. I gave this every chance I could as I was keen on having it but unfortunately it isn't for me.
Oh ok well im sorry you had problems with it. I think it sounds interesting.The black. I prefer much longer handles on my razors so my freshly minted aluminum handle actually complemented the black head of the razor quite well but the original is back on now.
Good luck.I thought so too. My nephew is learning to wet shave so I will give it to him to tame. If he doesn't like it I will probably sell it with the many many blades I have. There should be someone out there in the wide blue yonder that will have a home for it.
All they did was modify the locating pins on the Hawk V2 to take a 1/2 DE blade. I contacted IB (they claim to be enthusiastic with wanting to hear about new things, ideas etc) about some modifications to make the razor a more mild and user friendly shaver and I was told they had sold thousands and I was the only one to complain about it.I don't get the point of this razor. It's basically half a DE. They didn't even attempt to make the cap similar to a single edge razor.
At least the Focus has more of a rationale to its design- it's meant to be a pivoting razor held against the face, similar to other single edge razors.
All they did was modify the locating pins on the Hawk V2 to take a 1/2 DE blade. I contacted IB (they claim to be enthusiastic with wanting to hear about new things, ideas etc) about some modifications to make the razor a more mild and user friendly shaver and I was told they had sold thousands and I was the only one to complain about it.
All they did was modify the locating pins on the Hawk V2 to take a 1/2 DE blade. I contacted IB (they claim to be enthusiastic with wanting to hear about new things, ideas etc) about some modifications to make the razor a more mild and user friendly shaver and I was told they had sold thousands and I was the only one to complain about it.