Having put my SA aside for a day - time to try something new for a change.
Using my trusty MWF soap, Kent H80 & PermaSharp blades the freshly polished Eclipse went to work.
In comparison to my SA, the Eclipse is much smaller & lighter. Most noticeably is the handle length (which is similar to a 38c). Balance wise, it feels natural in the hand.
The blade loads easily after unscrewing the base to release the head. people say that you can adjust the blade by not tightening the head down as much - but this allows some blade movement. Fully tightened it is!
One thing I noticed is there is a lot more exposed blade than you get on most typical TTO Gillettes.
The angle required to shave is somewhat more shallow to the SA, and is less forgiving in terms of range.
On a 5 day growth, the first pass WTG is effortless - being much more aggressive than my SA the finish is closer.
Second pass XTG is great - bit tricky around the nose. There is a good audible rasp as the razor cuts through whiskers (and none if I've already gone over the area).
Manning up, decided to go for an ATG pass - no issues.
Finishing up with a hot & cold water splash with Nivea ASB.
The finish was one of the best shaves I've had. No weepers or irritation.
Loving the razor.
What to use next
Using my trusty MWF soap, Kent H80 & PermaSharp blades the freshly polished Eclipse went to work.
In comparison to my SA, the Eclipse is much smaller & lighter. Most noticeably is the handle length (which is similar to a 38c). Balance wise, it feels natural in the hand.
The blade loads easily after unscrewing the base to release the head. people say that you can adjust the blade by not tightening the head down as much - but this allows some blade movement. Fully tightened it is!
One thing I noticed is there is a lot more exposed blade than you get on most typical TTO Gillettes.
The angle required to shave is somewhat more shallow to the SA, and is less forgiving in terms of range.
On a 5 day growth, the first pass WTG is effortless - being much more aggressive than my SA the finish is closer.
Second pass XTG is great - bit tricky around the nose. There is a good audible rasp as the razor cuts through whiskers (and none if I've already gone over the area).
Manning up, decided to go for an ATG pass - no issues.
Finishing up with a hot & cold water splash with Nivea ASB.
The finish was one of the best shaves I've had. No weepers or irritation.
Loving the razor.
What to use next
