Yaqi Sentinel
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This is the photo for the upcoming Sunday night shave. Shaving Friday after lunch wasn't my regular schedule. 
That's the Stylletto stand.
That's the Stylletto stand.
Yaqi Sentinel
Wizamet Super Iridium
Zenith synthetic
WestMan Ribalta
Westman Ribalta Aftershave Lotion
Second shave with the Sentinel and I am still not sure what to think of it. It gives a feeling that it can bite but the shave is very comfortable notwithstanding the 1.5mm gap. However, the result (so far) is less than I can get with other razors which give me easily a BBS result. Not a bad shave, though.
As for the comparison with Wolfman, well, the design is clearly Wolfman inspired. I can't compare with the equivalent Wolfman as I only had the WR2 1.25. I was however never that impressed with Wolfman. It looked nice, but the shave was not really very special (which is why I eventually sold it).
Wizamet Super Iridium
Zenith synthetic
WestMan Ribalta
Westman Ribalta Aftershave Lotion
Second shave with the Sentinel and I am still not sure what to think of it. It gives a feeling that it can bite but the shave is very comfortable notwithstanding the 1.5mm gap. However, the result (so far) is less than I can get with other razors which give me easily a BBS result. Not a bad shave, though.
As for the comparison with Wolfman, well, the design is clearly Wolfman inspired. I can't compare with the equivalent Wolfman as I only had the WR2 1.25. I was however never that impressed with Wolfman. It looked nice, but the shave was not really very special (which is why I eventually sold it).
@koenfucius much appreciated. I read that already several times that many rather prefer the WR1 head. But must check out the photo threads for actual usage and make an educated guess. I am out of money anyways, I still have money held back for two razors currently not available and just spent an unholy amount of money on trailrunning shoes. And prices for energy and oil, not only gas, went up a little bit over here as well...^^
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Very good accurate description of how this razor head with that eye candy looking handle you have on there performed for you on your 1st shave. So its a mild shaver it sounds like, as you already know by now how I boast about the Kai SS extra wide blade for little more blade feel if needed.
For a mild razor I would use Kai extra wide blade like I did this morning in my RR GC.84 and it would bump it up be become a nice tame mid range I'm guessing with this blade if you have one available to try! Very nice looking handle & stand combo also with a high polished razor head!
Not sure if you mentioned, did the shave feel equal on both sides of the razor head when rotated 180 degrees while shaving (simple test for accurate machining )as you would of felt that no doubt?
Have some great shaves!
@Ron R I am out of Nacets and while I read you about the wider Kai blades, they are available from few sources around me and unlike Feathers they are apparently never discounted. Razorblades Club wants 39,95 for 100 right now e.g.. Feather cost 35, but they are regularly on sale for 20 EUR with shipping included. Maybe I will get a few with the next pack of Nacets.
I have forgotten to get test that, but also can say I felt no difference and I tend to notice that. Mostly with Futur clones.
I will do another shave Sunday evening and @ClumsyBull will also soon be able to add some impressions. I find this huge gap but very locked in blade design very interesting. We speculated already how it relates to some designs by Blutt and Stando, but they don't come with such huge gaps. And allegedly Wolfman also does the WR2 in 1.85.
The Yaqi razors go mostly straight to Australia where they are sold under fancy names. Also notice how they sell handle and head separately and not together, as most of their other razors.
Compared to the last batch of heads and handles they have now put their name and logo on handle and baseplate, besides the finish the quality seems higher as well. The black gunk in the handle threads is a blunder though, the non polished Yaqi handles didn't have that. DSCosmetic sent Clumsybull a handle like that. I wondered if it was grease or dried oil, but seems to be residue left from machining the threads rather.
I am looking forward to Lambda razors and the Alpha Bandit next. I wonder if RazoRock's upcoming slant will be good with its supposed multiple plate options. I guess I will start out with the most aggressive OC plate and dial down if necessary. I doubt RazoRock will releasea monster. They never did so far.
I have forgotten to get test that, but also can say I felt no difference and I tend to notice that. Mostly with Futur clones.
I will do another shave Sunday evening and @ClumsyBull will also soon be able to add some impressions. I find this huge gap but very locked in blade design very interesting. We speculated already how it relates to some designs by Blutt and Stando, but they don't come with such huge gaps. And allegedly Wolfman also does the WR2 in 1.85.
The Yaqi razors go mostly straight to Australia where they are sold under fancy names. Also notice how they sell handle and head separately and not together, as most of their other razors.
Compared to the last batch of heads and handles they have now put their name and logo on handle and baseplate, besides the finish the quality seems higher as well. The black gunk in the handle threads is a blunder though, the non polished Yaqi handles didn't have that. DSCosmetic sent Clumsybull a handle like that. I wondered if it was grease or dried oil, but seems to be residue left from machining the threads rather.
I am looking forward to Lambda razors and the Alpha Bandit next. I wonder if RazoRock's upcoming slant will be good with its supposed multiple plate options. I guess I will start out with the most aggressive OC plate and dial down if necessary. I doubt RazoRock will releasea monster. They never did so far.
The gleam of the razor with the style of stand makes for a stunning display!This is the photo for the upcoming Sunday night shave. Shaving Friday after lunch wasn't my regular schedule.
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That's the Stylletto stand.
Today's shave
Yaqi Sentinel
Wizamet Super Iridium
Zenith Silvertip Giada
Irisch Moos
Irisch Moos Aftershave
Excellent shave. Maybe I got the hang of this razor. I am not saying it's in my top 5 (I have really a lot of razors
) but nice addition to the den for variation.
Yaqi Sentinel
Wizamet Super Iridium
Zenith Silvertip Giada
Irisch Moos
Irisch Moos Aftershave
Excellent shave. Maybe I got the hang of this razor. I am not saying it's in my top 5 (I have really a lot of razors
) but nice addition to the den for variation.Attachments
Yaqi Sentinel 1.5 / Feather (Cella, Aqua Velva)
My second shave with the WR2 clone head delivered interesting results: After the shave applying alcoholic after shave did not cause burn, despite me using a scraping type of shave a lot. For Ron, before I forget it: Both sides shave the same, no uneven blade exposure.
Difficult for this razor are areas like chin and the jawline, as the optimal angle is hard to find and hold there. On my front chin there was one of two spots I had to correct after two passes WTG/XTG, the other was on my right neck. It shares something with my Timeless Slim, point the razor there, pull down, and gone. Very nice.
This is a mild scraping razor despite its huge gap, but it does nevertheless exhibit a harsh feeling when scraping at times. Might be so by default, maybe I had a bad angle. Will check that again next time. The blade is kept in check by rigid clamping, the huge gap has still injury potential around chin and jawline.
This razor head gives the shaver a lot of leeway with the angle when shaving, extreme shallow and steep angles don't work. So extremely riding the cap doesn't work at all, riding the bar isn't optimal either. Go steep, but not all the way.
I find it quite intriguing how much one can scrape over a spot and it will still not cause irritation. The mix of clamping, geometry and exposure is very interesting.
This razor is harder to handle and not as easy to get into, but it has very redeeming characteristics. I do not get the marble effect of the skin after shaving with a R41 with it, but I am quite amazed how mild it is and still gives a clean shave. For a similar result I must risk more irritation with the Timeless Slim, it also shares its quality of easily correcting spots.
I very much like their head designs and polish and hope they will make some fancy, longer, larger diameter handles with knurling in future. I see it coming: Knurls, Spirals, Rings. Maybe dimples as well. Or maybe they will come up with something new instead of mashing everything together they have seen on the market.
My second shave with the WR2 clone head delivered interesting results: After the shave applying alcoholic after shave did not cause burn, despite me using a scraping type of shave a lot. For Ron, before I forget it: Both sides shave the same, no uneven blade exposure.
Difficult for this razor are areas like chin and the jawline, as the optimal angle is hard to find and hold there. On my front chin there was one of two spots I had to correct after two passes WTG/XTG, the other was on my right neck. It shares something with my Timeless Slim, point the razor there, pull down, and gone. Very nice.
This is a mild scraping razor despite its huge gap, but it does nevertheless exhibit a harsh feeling when scraping at times. Might be so by default, maybe I had a bad angle. Will check that again next time. The blade is kept in check by rigid clamping, the huge gap has still injury potential around chin and jawline.
This razor head gives the shaver a lot of leeway with the angle when shaving, extreme shallow and steep angles don't work. So extremely riding the cap doesn't work at all, riding the bar isn't optimal either. Go steep, but not all the way.
I find it quite intriguing how much one can scrape over a spot and it will still not cause irritation. The mix of clamping, geometry and exposure is very interesting.
This razor is harder to handle and not as easy to get into, but it has very redeeming characteristics. I do not get the marble effect of the skin after shaving with a R41 with it, but I am quite amazed how mild it is and still gives a clean shave. For a similar result I must risk more irritation with the Timeless Slim, it also shares its quality of easily correcting spots.
I very much like their head designs and polish and hope they will make some fancy, longer, larger diameter handles with knurling in future. I see it coming: Knurls, Spirals, Rings. Maybe dimples as well. Or maybe they will come up with something new instead of mashing everything together they have seen on the market.
Looks interesting, but I'm going to pass on it. I really wanted to try a Wolfman or something close to it, but I promised to myself not to buy anymore Chinese junk razors. The other reason is that I've seen on other places that this clone (as well as the Wolfman itself) isn't something mind blowing in terms of shaving experience and I have tons of such kinds of razors. The only modern razor that I might try is the Green Cult, but I'm waiting for the new plates to come out and if they don't increase the price dramatically, I might buy one.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
A lot of folks steep angle shave (riding the bar)when using DE razors I would think if the safety bar was scalloped it would help the performance if they added lather serrations( lather grooves) it should give a little more protection and smooth out the shave more on any razor on the planet IMO.
Vintage razors it is seldom you a see a razor without lather serrations on the safety bar and lots of closed and open combs also.
Lots of Manufactures are getting away from scalloped safety bar to save time(= money) in MFG razors and I try to avoid those razors now because I like to steep angle shave more now with aggressive razors seems to work better .
I do not know how much it would improve the shave but common sense tells me it should be positive and not make it worse for sure
!
Shallow angle shaving(Riding the cap) safety bar lather serrations become less effective because the bar is slightly lifted from the skin surface allowing lather to lubricate the skin and blade edge better.
Have some great shaves!
Vintage razors it is seldom you a see a razor without lather serrations on the safety bar and lots of closed and open combs also.
Lots of Manufactures are getting away from scalloped safety bar to save time(= money) in MFG razors and I try to avoid those razors now because I like to steep angle shave more now with aggressive razors seems to work better .
I do not know how much it would improve the shave but common sense tells me it should be positive and not make it worse for sure
!Shallow angle shaving(Riding the cap) safety bar lather serrations become less effective because the bar is slightly lifted from the skin surface allowing lather to lubricate the skin and blade edge better.
Have some great shaves!
@Ron R as I habitually start out vertical for most razors I think you are right. OC or scallops are great. You might have read that I dig scalloped caps as well and that Timeless OC+Scalloped Cap, or just the scalloped cap on the GC already start the happiness atoms in my brain swinging!
I agree to your idea and think scalloping the cap, even when going steep, also has noticeable benefits. I attribute a slightly better shave with the S9 Game Changer clone to the slightly higher gap but suspect the scalloped cap also helps. If only that I damn little the feeling of the skin and the visual appeal!
I agree to your idea and think scalloping the cap, even when going steep, also has noticeable benefits. I attribute a slightly better shave with the S9 Game Changer clone to the slightly higher gap but suspect the scalloped cap also helps. If only that I damn little the feeling of the skin and the visual appeal!
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
I often wondered if you get get less resistance with a scallop cap when shaving because less metal contact to the face with good lubrication?@Ron R as I habitually start out vertical for most razors I think you are right. OC or scallops are great. You might have read that I dig scalloped caps as well and that Timeless OC+Scalloped Cap, or just the scalloped cap on the GC already start the happiness atoms in my brain swinging!
I agree to your idea and think scalloping the cap, even when going steep, also has noticeable benefits. I attribute a slightly better shave with the S9 Game Changer clone to the slightly higher gap but suspect the scalloped cap also helps. If only that I damn little the feeling of the skin and the visual appeal!
Maybe! It seems to have an effect and some people already suggested the same reason for that as you.
What razor is in the photo?
The safety bar looks different on your photo
Than on the other photo in this thread
I habitually start out horizontal, kinda. Start shallow and stay as shallow as will cut hair. I believe it decreases irritation.@Ron R as I habitually start out vertical for most razors I think you are right. OC or scallops are great. You might have read that I dig scalloped caps as well and that Timeless OC+Scalloped Cap, or just the scalloped cap on the GC already start the happiness atoms in my brain swinging!
I agree to your idea and think scalloping the cap, even when going steep, also has noticeable benefits. I attribute a slightly better shave with the S9 Game Changer clone to the slightly higher gap but suspect the scalloped cap also helps. If only that I damn little the feeling of the skin and the visual appeal!
lasta
Blade Biter
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Now that is one grippy handle, looks like rock almost. Thanks for sharing!
lasta
Blade Biter
Apologies I don't. Only came across it while browsing salt-fish Craigslist for DE razors. It's cell-phone only.
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