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Hi Andrew,
I had the same issue with my Merkur Futur, I'm pretty sure it's my technique with razors that have a bigger cap edge thickness.
3rd shave last night and final review I'll do until I find something different to say. Proraso sensitive and BIC blade after a game of 5 a side and a hot shower . I got a weeper under my chin and some jawline irritation - I'm blaming the soap as it doesn't have the cushion or glide of the other soaps I've used previously. No missed spots though. I paid attention to under my nose more and managed to get a clean BBS all over. The Hone didn't like the Proraso lather for some reason, I think it was too thick as rinsing off took longer than the usual swirl in hot water or run under the tap.
The Hone - I like it. It's a lot trickier than I first thought to dial in, but when you do (and get your technique right) a BBS is very achievable. The finish I like also - my wife called it Captain Kirks razor- the matt brass is unique and distinctive - very modern and timeless in one. Build quality is superb.
Dislikes - not many to be fair. I don't like that the brass ages and shows patina, maybe it's my OCD wanting everything to look prestine and new - especially 'high end' razors. This is easily sorted with some brasso and a soft cloth but I'd rather not have to do that.
For me it could be slightly more efficient - not much, maybe a 0.5 more (in Merkur progress speak) I'd love to try it against the other mild-efficient king - the Feather AS D2 - and see which comes out on top.
I had the same issue with my Merkur Futur, I'm pretty sure it's my technique with razors that have a bigger cap edge thickness.
3rd shave last night and final review I'll do until I find something different to say. Proraso sensitive and BIC blade after a game of 5 a side and a hot shower . I got a weeper under my chin and some jawline irritation - I'm blaming the soap as it doesn't have the cushion or glide of the other soaps I've used previously. No missed spots though. I paid attention to under my nose more and managed to get a clean BBS all over. The Hone didn't like the Proraso lather for some reason, I think it was too thick as rinsing off took longer than the usual swirl in hot water or run under the tap.
The Hone - I like it. It's a lot trickier than I first thought to dial in, but when you do (and get your technique right) a BBS is very achievable. The finish I like also - my wife called it Captain Kirks razor- the matt brass is unique and distinctive - very modern and timeless in one. Build quality is superb.
Dislikes - not many to be fair. I don't like that the brass ages and shows patina, maybe it's my OCD wanting everything to look prestine and new - especially 'high end' razors. This is easily sorted with some brasso and a soft cloth but I'd rather not have to do that.
For me it could be slightly more efficient - not much, maybe a 0.5 more (in Merkur progress speak) I'd love to try it against the other mild-efficient king - the Feather AS D2 - and see which comes out on top.