Interesting for Users of Hawk V2 but V3 is a different animal.I've used a variety of blades in my Hawk v2 and have come to the conclusion that my preference lies very much middle of the road.
Feather Soft Guards were way too tuggy and struggled with more than a day's growth.
Kai Captain Pro Touch & Feather Proguards gave me very similar results - nice and smooth, but not quite close enough.
Kai Captain Titan Milds were getting there and were a step up in sharpness whilst maintaining smoothness and are probably my second favourite after Feather Professionals which hit my sweet spot.
Feather Professional Supers were just a bit too aggressive and resulted in me cutting myself for only the second time ever! Got my angle slightly wrong and that was enough to gash my cheek
Haven't tried Shicks yet, but they seem to be highly regarded..
Hi mpf9retInteresting for Users of Hawk V2 but V3 is a different animal.
With the Hawk V3 there are 3 different base plates
I have used the A plate and found Schick Proline to work well
In the OC with standard handle I found the Feather Proguard an over long Shave,With a Kai Pink Shave uncomfortable.I recently put a longer handle on the OC and getting great Shaves with the Kai Pink.
I would not think so I have never used a V2. Any std handle should workHi mpf9ret
I guess I'm about to ask a daft question, but here goes... Can using a longer handle on Hawk V2 make it a milder shave? If so, are there other handles compatible other than the Hawk handles (they've sold out)?
Thanks.
It's probably the best value for money AC razor on the market presently. I admire your enthusiasm about curing your RADRecieved the Hawk v3 yesterday. First shave this morning. I think this is one hell of a razor. Very happy. Maybe a cure for the RAD (finally).
+1 , but choose the right plate, IMHO the A plate is probably the one which suits most Shavers.It's probably the best value for money AC razor on the market presently. I admire your enthusiasm about curing your RAD
Another day, another successful enable.One less available
Another day, another successful enable.
Likewise a first time out with the Hawk V3 recently.
A great little razor at a great entry level price but I am not going to say it is up there with the Generals (any one of them) or the Mongoose, because it isn't...