+1Dobbo25 said:In my opinion the R-2 plate sits between the M-1/ R-1 in terms of aggressiveness and a gives a much smoother shave.
If you found the R-1 causing you irritation then I'd say the R-2 would definitely be a better option for you.
Mr_Smartepants said:+1Dobbo25 said:In my opinion the R-2 plate sits between the M-1/ R-1 in terms of aggressiveness and a gives a much smoother shave.
If you found the R-1 causing you irritation then I'd say the R-2 would definitely be a better option for you.
I found the R1 plate to be too aggressive for me but the R2 was perfect this morning. I also found the M1 plate to be between my EJ DE89 head and Weber head in terms of aggressiveness.
I'll be trying different blades this week to see how it copes.
Hairsuite said:Mr_Smartepants said:+1Dobbo25 said:In my opinion the R-2 plate sits between the M-1/ R-1 in terms of aggressiveness and a gives a much smoother shave.
If you found the R-1 causing you irritation then I'd say the R-2 would definitely be a better option for you.
I found the R1 plate to be too aggressive for me but the R2 was perfect this morning. I also found the M1 plate to be between my EJ DE89 head and Weber head in terms of aggressiveness.
I'll be trying different blades this week to see how it copes.
Well, sounds like the R2 is for me!
My R1 arrives Friday, I will pop the R1 &M1 of yours in the post on Friday Al, PM me if there is anything you need, want or are curious about in the soap, cream or blade dept (or razor for that matter) don't be shy, if you are you will get a package of shite! :icon_razz:
Dobbo and Smarty, thanks very much for the input. Much appreciated.
Wonder if Connaught are planning to stock individual plates?
Mr_Smartepants said:Used a Derby blade today for a 'torture' test.
Not too bad, 2-pass BBS with only light irritation. Definitely not as smooth/sharp as the GSB but still nice. For me, normally the 2nd shave with the Derby is the best, but I'll be using a PSI tomorrow.
Mr_Smartepants said:OK, I used the PolSilver Super Iridium this morning and got a lovely 2-pass BBS in return. Only one weeper.
I love how this head allows you to feel the blade edge more and rewards when a smooth blade is used.
I think I may have found a limitation with this razor though. The area immediately below my nose (in that 90deg area) is developing a razor burn.
My SB razors allow me to sort of mash my nose out of the way to get that tricky area but this OC head does not (safely). The exposed edge is hitting my skin at the wrong angle there. I guess I need to adapt my technique for this head.
Mr_Smartepants said:Indeed! I never go ATG on the top lip either. I'm talking about a dead-center N-S pass from the nose to the top lip. That 90-deg turn is a bugger!
Anyway, I have my last swipe with this R2 plate tomorrow, so I'll clean it up and send it off to fly3k (Steve) and the top plate back to its owner Tony.
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