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- Monday February 9, 2015
- Location
- California
Shave #3
Due to time constraints it's time to change blades. The Feather Pro blade will be cut down to size and used in one of my Schick injectors.
My thoughts about the blades available:
I have tried all the Feather blades in other razors. The Pro is, as expected, sharp. The Pro Super is just like a Pro, but wider with more exposure in Feather AC razors. The Asylum hasn't been designed to take it and although it is possible, I don't see why I should use it.
The ProGuard has little wire 'guards' across the blade edge. I might use it (or the KAI Protouch MG) later on.
I haven't used any of the KAI blades and I've heard good things about the Kai Captain Titan Mild. It's said to be slightly less sharp, but smoother than the Feather Pro. Sounds interesting, so that's the blade I'll use.
I'll keep it brief:
- Tabac Original shaving soap
- ↪MÜHLE 35K256 25mm synthetic brush
- Asylum RX
- KAI Captain Titan Mild (1)
- Alum block
- Tüff herb ASL
The Asylum RX doesn't look or handle differently just because there is a different blade in it. So there is not much to be learned. It's still beautiful and the head is still too wide for my taste.
Surprisingly the KAI blade is at least as sharp as the Feather Pro and certainly not smoother. If anything I get more blade feel from it. I'll see how the blade develops during the next shave.
There is no arguing with the result of the shave. Smooth all over, no cleanup required anywhere. Every time. The alum block and ASL gave a little more sting than after the first two shaves with the Feather Pro blade.
The Asylum RX handles nicely. Unlike @Darkbulb I have no issue with the length of the handle or with clogging, despite using Tabac soap.
So far I prefer the Feather Pro blade, but I remember that it only lasts for about three shaves for me, making it a rather costly option. I'll give the Kai Captain Titan Mild another chance tomorrow and then use one of the guarded blades, before passing the razor on.
TBC...
Another very solid write-up. Thanks for posting.