I received a most recent version Fatip Grande and finally got up the nerve to try it out on two days growth this morning. The result? Probably the best two pass BBS/near BBS (above chin/below chin) I've had....but, with irritation. OTOH, it wasn't nearly as scary as one might think and at no time did I feel like it would bite, no weepers, no nicks. But, I was paying pretty close attention. The shave was much more comfortable and close than the NEW deluxe that I picked up at the same time (that one will take a lot more work to both cut better and irritate less and requires even more close attention as the blade feel is greater).
I feel like this could become a pretty good option, particularly with two days growth. However, I'd really have to up my technique with this razor to make it a daily driver. I need something more aggressive than mild, but I pay for shaves that are too close. Nonetheless, it will be fun to try to improve my technique and work it into a regular rotation....and, hopefully get a lot less alum sting on the neck in the tender bits.
Soap was MWF and blade was a new Astra SP (which, alone, will likely lead to more comfortable shaves as it settles in).
I feel like this could become a pretty good option, particularly with two days growth. However, I'd really have to up my technique with this razor to make it a daily driver. I need something more aggressive than mild, but I pay for shaves that are too close. Nonetheless, it will be fun to try to improve my technique and work it into a regular rotation....and, hopefully get a lot less alum sting on the neck in the tender bits.
Soap was MWF and blade was a new Astra SP (which, alone, will likely lead to more comfortable shaves as it settles in).
. I can feel the knurling at the bottom of the handle is a bit too sharp, but did not investigate beyond that. Getting the blade aligned was pretty easy.
