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Ok, I thought I'll throw my 2p to the review ring.
I have a matt black Twig in use for over a month now, and it did what I thought was impossible and pushed the Krona to number two position.
The Krona was the razor I settled down within 2016 and used almost exclusively with short brakes on the Rockwell 6c plate 5...
Yes, two twigs and you have a branch, keep collecting and you will have a tree!!!Nice review from @Shemen Zait , and I second his comment about the tightness of the razor. A click-stop would certainly benefit it, and avoid over-tightening. Somehow (don't ask!) I've ended up with two Twigs (does a brace of these constitute a Branch?), one of which closes and stays tighter than the other. I find the same phenomenon with other butterfly razors (Gillette, Krona), and I think it's bound to be a factor in any razors using this type of closure design.
@Bogeyman It's a bit more expensive in the UK, at £50/$69, also with free shipping.
It'll be a Leafless tree.Yes, two twigs and you have a branch, keep collecting and you will have a tree!!!
Paul.
Nice review from @Shemen Zait , and I second his comment about the tightness of the razor. A click-stop would certainly benefit it, and avoid over-tightening. Somehow (don't ask!) I've ended up with two Twigs (does a brace of these constitute a Branch?), one of which closes and stays tighter than the other. I find the same phenomenon with other butterfly razors (Gillette, Krona), and I think it's bound to be a factor in any razors using this type of closure design...
Thanks. I have two Kronas, one with original plastic case and instructions. One has the black knob, "Schick Krona" on the top caps, and the single thickness rising bar; the other has the silver knob, plain brushed top caps and the folded rising bar. To be honest, I've never really considered the differences in the mechanisms and the baseplates, but the looser action is on the silver knob version. Which is the earlier model?In case you didn't know, there are two different baseplates for the Krona, the earlier & later ones that operate differently.
Yeah, it looks really good. I have it at the back of my head that it's supposed to compliment the Leaf as a leg shaver for the ladies. His and hers. I'd happily use it on my face.
...but the looser action is on the silver knob version. Which is the earlier model?
Very useful thread. I'm awaiting delivery of a Twig following my positive experience of the Leaf last year. I'll combine it with my recently received OSP 'Old Gold' soap and aftershave for a SOTD mini review. Looking forward to comparing experiences!
Yup. Got one, posted a SOTD, sold it on this very forum!Well, did you get one?
Yup. Got one, posted a SOTD, sold it on this very forum!
I found the Twig to be a little unbalanced for my taste...too light in the head compared to the handle, so I felt I had to put more pressure on than I was comfortable with. I prefer the razor head to be heavier so it can almost glide down the face with little pressure. Other than that it was fine. Blades easy to load, and a nice little TTO action to open up the tray. Magnets and little metal stoppers held a manually snapped half-blade in place well. Good under the nose...the narrower head providing a little more precision. A good razor overall...and if I'd given it more of a chance with different blades, maybe I would have really liked it. If I hated it I would have PIF'ed it, but there's lots to like so I sold itWell, summarize for me here please kind sir.
Yup...same sort of result. I have a Supply Custom that I'm thinking of selling. Nice razor with 3 different heads but I can't get the same level of comfort I do with the EJ.Ever try an Injector?
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