I'm going to challenge your disappointments. In this context, it's to do with something you've tried and had high hopes for but subsequently didn't live up to those expectations. What are the modern razors you disliked? Not a problem if you've not tried any but they wouldn't then be disappointments. If that's the case, which vintage razor hasn't lived up to your expectations?Impressed;
Arko shave soap, puck or stick, or vintage Williams Mug soap.
Pretty much any vintage brass razor, DE or SE, especially pre-WW2.
Any good quality, not overly processed, boar knot, with a proper vintage handle.
Pinaud Clubman Original, Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal, Skin Bracer Original.
Disappointed:
Anything expensive, anything with too many useless bells and whistles, anything made of "exotic" or trendy metals, anything plastic, most modern things.
Forgot Signature Soaps everything I’ve tried has been a delight!Impressed:
Palmolive Cream
Signature Soaps (Brian's first samples)
Disappointed:
Blackland Vector
Gillette New LC
Arianna and Evans Soaps
Edit: How could I forget the disappointment that are A&E soaps?
It's a beautiful looking razor Lee and it feels great in the hand. I really wanted to love it. I found the shave rough and eventual sold it to a top chap here. I personally prefer the Colonial Generals, ATT X1 and RazoRock Hawk V3 to the Vector.Forgot Signature Soaps everything I’ve tried has been a delight!
I love most A&E but now slightly worried about saving for the Vector. What didn’t you like?
Hmm that’s not good, I found the Blackbird blade forward and not as smooth as others I’ve owned. I love my Hawk, Excalibur and am now beginning to think Claymore or Colonial General.It's a beautiful looking razor Lee and it feels great in the hand. I really wanted to love it. I found the shave rough and eventual sold it to a top chap here. I personally prefer the Colonial Generals, ATT X1 and RazoRock Hawk V3 to the Vector.
Impressed;
Arko shave soap, puck or stick, or vintage Williams Mug soap.
Pretty much any vintage brass razor, DE or SE, especially pre-WW2.
Any good quality, not overly processed, boar knot, with a proper vintage handle.
Pinaud Clubman Original, Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal, Skin Bracer Original.
Disappointed:
Anything expensive, anything with too many useless bells and whistles, anything made of "exotic" or trendy metals, anything plastic, most modern things.
The Generals are quite hard to get hold of. I can highly recommend the Claymore Evolution - it's a great razor at a good price.Hmm that’s not good, I found the Blackbird blade forward and not as smooth as others I’ve owned. I love my Hawk, Excalibur and am now beginning to think Claymore or Colonial General.
Don’t worry it hasn’t but the Claymore as you say is cheaper and easier to get hold of so might be a good interim.The Generals are quite hard to get hold of. I can highly recommend the Claymore Evolution - it's a great razor at a good price.
There are a load of people who enjoy the Vector Lee so don't let me put you off it completely.
gotta agree with a lot of this Chris... after all quite a few of my purchases were inspired by you... (AYLM Krokos, mongoose, nodachi...) But I disagree with ikon SE - it is an absolutely amazing shaver!Unimpressed
Feather razors - Far too mild
Ikon Tech - Scary
Ikon SE - Far too aggressive. A big Tech
Most ATT razors - rough as buggery to me. Except the SE slant which is very impressive
Yaqi Moka brush - Strips of sandpaper on a handle
Acqua di Genova soap - The unsoapable soap
Slightly unimpressed
Claymore. I enjoy the shave but there is something slightly crude and rough about it. Was expecting a lot better after the initial hype
Impressed
Tatara Nodachi - Heaven on a handle
Ikon B1 - Finest razor on the planet?
Polsilver Lodz blades - Best of the best to me
Stainless Mongoose - A revelation after the alugoose which was dreadful
Most Signature Soaps - Except the minty ones. I prefer the older home brewed labels
Abbate Y Mantia Krokos soap - Best of the best Soaps?
Most Cashmere brushes - could easily be the 'one Knot for life'
Vastly overlooked
Occams Enoch - Crap blade loading but superb results. Very accurate for an AC SE. The modern Cobra
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