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Thanks. I guess not having tried these razors I'm looking for some sort of signpost as to what make them mild but effective and not nicking.
What are some negative exposure DE razors (for a nick-free shave)?
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I'd venture rhe Wilkinson Sword Classic (polymer version) is very neutral in exposure.
So you're saying the CM1 base is more efficient than the SSR1 plate, yet milder?
Not more efficient but equally so, yet a tad milder. That is not to say that the SSR1 is not pretty darned mild and smooth. I honestly think most people could be thrilled as to comfort, efficiency, and closeness using any ATT Windsor. Unlike the Feather AS-D2 which really benefits from a very sharp blade, especially a Feather, the ATT is pretty fine with most any blade.
Interesting. Is the CM1 different than the SSM1 as far as efficiency? I only ask as I might want to pick up the CM1 base before they are all sold out. I have the SSR1 now and like it....smooth and efficient. I don't really want to move backwards on efficiency, but the dual metal looks cool...might want to give it a try.
Pretty darned even on efficiency on my old man whiskers with three passes.
My fat handle is pretty mild and I’m a big baby when it comes to skin.
Found a CR1 in their Returns section so I scarfed it up. Thanks for your insights.
My vote for a vintage razor would be the Schick Krona. Very mild, but gets the job done. I much prefer it to any vintage Gillette I own. YMMV of course.
As far as modern razors I don’t know the gap/exposure specs in them but the 89 head (Edwin Jagger or Muhle) are quite mild
As far as modern razors I don’t know the gap/exposure specs in them but the 89 head (Edwin Jagger or Muhle) are quite mild
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Can't find anything about polymer when I Google Wilkinson Sword Classic razor. Got a link?
Lefonque
Even more clueless than you
The Feather asd2 for me.
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The sticky???
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Thanks. I heard the Dorco PL602 was even milder though.
Yes, it's nicknamed the sticky because the handle was designed to get sticky when it was wet for a better grip.
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Thanks but the picture you posted is different than the razors available now (like in post #22).
Yes, the sticky is a vintage razor, they pop up on ebay quite frequently.
Interesting question. Having never actually measured blade exposure, here's my take on razors that feel like they have very little exposure to me. These all shave very close even though I hardly ever feel the blade against my skin.
Merkur Futur - turn it down to around 2.5 and it feels like the blade exposure is very low but the blade gap is huge so it's still very efficient.
Merkur Progress/Parker Variant - similar to the Futur but with a little less blade gap, these are very mild when turned down to around 2.5.
Rex Ambassador - I have to turn it down to 2 or less before it feels like the blade exposure is neutral or negative.
Here are some that people have mentioned as having negative blade exposure but I still feel the blade.
Feather ASD2 - I definitely feel blade with this one. Very much like a Tech, I usually can't get a BBS shave with it but I don't feel it's as mild as people say.
Wilkinson Sword Classic (the plastic one) - Shaves very similar to the Feather. Not a close shaver but I always feel the blade with it.
Gillette adjustable turned down low - There's a old sales brochure/chart out there from Gillette somewhere that shows the blade exposure of the adjustable at each setting. It was still positive even at 1. Shaving with one seems to bear that out for me. I doubt I could get a BBS shave on 1 but I still feel the blade.
My theory on all this is that blade exposure is the thing that makes a razor feel aggressive and blade gap is really important in making a razor effective. Most razors I've used have too much exposure combined with too little gap. That's just based on my whiskers and skin though. Gillette did a ton of research on this I'm sure, and found what they built works best for most people. I'm ok with not being in the fat part of the bell curve. It just makes it harder to find the perfect razor for me. If you're looking for a razor that has low exposure and is still effective, you'd probably enjoy one of the Merkur adjustables (or the Parker since it's mostly a Progress copy).
Merkur Futur - turn it down to around 2.5 and it feels like the blade exposure is very low but the blade gap is huge so it's still very efficient.
Merkur Progress/Parker Variant - similar to the Futur but with a little less blade gap, these are very mild when turned down to around 2.5.
Rex Ambassador - I have to turn it down to 2 or less before it feels like the blade exposure is neutral or negative.
Here are some that people have mentioned as having negative blade exposure but I still feel the blade.
Feather ASD2 - I definitely feel blade with this one. Very much like a Tech, I usually can't get a BBS shave with it but I don't feel it's as mild as people say.
Wilkinson Sword Classic (the plastic one) - Shaves very similar to the Feather. Not a close shaver but I always feel the blade with it.
Gillette adjustable turned down low - There's a old sales brochure/chart out there from Gillette somewhere that shows the blade exposure of the adjustable at each setting. It was still positive even at 1. Shaving with one seems to bear that out for me. I doubt I could get a BBS shave on 1 but I still feel the blade.
My theory on all this is that blade exposure is the thing that makes a razor feel aggressive and blade gap is really important in making a razor effective. Most razors I've used have too much exposure combined with too little gap. That's just based on my whiskers and skin though. Gillette did a ton of research on this I'm sure, and found what they built works best for most people. I'm ok with not being in the fat part of the bell curve. It just makes it harder to find the perfect razor for me. If you're looking for a razor that has low exposure and is still effective, you'd probably enjoy one of the Merkur adjustables (or the Parker since it's mostly a Progress copy).
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Thanks, but is the sticky's shave the same as the plastic new razor?
