Hello. I recently bought the WCS Classic Collection Razor 84S to replace my Bali butterfly razor (Viking Revolution Chieftain clone). The razor is a bit more solid and heftier with, what appears to me, to be a larger gap and more blade exposure than the Bali. The blade angle also seems to be different (the razor head seems to be more curved , while the Bali is more flat - hope that makes sense). After I started using it, I started receiving some razor burn on the back of my head and neck. My face really isn't affected, but can be irritated if I rush.
Reading online reviews of the razor, some say it's an aggressive razor, while others claim it's mild. I reached out to WCS and they stated it was "indeed mild" and mostly just the weight difference. They said I don't think they're wrong per se, just their definition of mild might be different than mine.
I have tried to adjust my angle and pressure since I've owned the razor to accommodate for the weight, so that it feels like I'm not actually touching my head (sometimes I really believe the blade isn't). This leads to lots of areas needing more than one WTG pass. I like a BBS shave, so the XTG and ATG passes are even worse. They feel like the blade is tugging and skipping(?); I use one side per shave, so in essence, a new edge per shave. In addition, I placed the same blade into my Bali in the middle of the shave and I didn't feel that same tugging feeling.
I know there are multiple factors that can contribute to razor burn, and technique is a huge one. However, it doesn't seem to matter what I try; I can't get as smooth a shave. I use a pre-shave (PAA Ice Tube 2.0) and highly rated soaps. My Treet blades are probably the weakest point of my kit as far as I know. I don't rush; it can take me 40 - 45 minutes to shave my head alone.
Does anyone else have this issue with this razor or believe it's more than just mild? Also, are there any tips or hacks I can use to make my shave better with it?
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
Reading online reviews of the razor, some say it's an aggressive razor, while others claim it's mild. I reached out to WCS and they stated it was "indeed mild" and mostly just the weight difference. They said I don't think they're wrong per se, just their definition of mild might be different than mine.
I have tried to adjust my angle and pressure since I've owned the razor to accommodate for the weight, so that it feels like I'm not actually touching my head (sometimes I really believe the blade isn't). This leads to lots of areas needing more than one WTG pass. I like a BBS shave, so the XTG and ATG passes are even worse. They feel like the blade is tugging and skipping(?); I use one side per shave, so in essence, a new edge per shave. In addition, I placed the same blade into my Bali in the middle of the shave and I didn't feel that same tugging feeling.
I know there are multiple factors that can contribute to razor burn, and technique is a huge one. However, it doesn't seem to matter what I try; I can't get as smooth a shave. I use a pre-shave (PAA Ice Tube 2.0) and highly rated soaps. My Treet blades are probably the weakest point of my kit as far as I know. I don't rush; it can take me 40 - 45 minutes to shave my head alone.
Does anyone else have this issue with this razor or believe it's more than just mild? Also, are there any tips or hacks I can use to make my shave better with it?
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
