@DE ConvertThe Hawk arrived today and I was eager to give it a go so here's my first shave report with it.
Out of the box the first thing that strikes me is the weight, it just hasn't got any! So light compared to my 6S. This is going to get a bit of getting used to I thought. Obviously I could put a heavier handle on it but thought I'd try it as it comes.
So I lathered up with some P&B and got to work WTG and immediately I can tell there is a lot more blade feel than the 6S on plate 3. The Schick Proline feels sharper and more bitey too, I'm gonna have to be careful here I thought.
WTG done with a couple of small nicks. The next pass is ATG on my cheeks and XTG everywhere else, same as I do with my DE. I get several more small nicks on this pass, even using the lightest pressure so I decided not to go for my usual 3rd pass.
I reached for the alum block and it's stinging quite a bit in places, not the most comfortable shave.
In conclusion I'm not sure about this razor. I really didn't want anything more aggressive than my 6S. It might be my blade choice of course and I have heard that SE blades smooth out after a couple of uses so I'll definitely try again. Failing that I will try @globalm suggestion of Feather Softguard's.
On the plus side my face is almost a smooth as my usual 3 pass plus touch ups with my DE. I'm just not sure I can live with the aggression at this point.
That's brilliant, thank you very muchLikewise if you drop me a PM I will happily send a Kai Captain your way as another mild blade to try
I tend to find SE blades a tad uncomfortable on a first time use and a touch of of pre shave oil goes a long way. After the first shave not an issue. Certainly a heavier handle changes the dynamics of the Hawk and makes it behave better.
Likewise if you drop me a PM I will happily send a Kai Captain your way as another mild blade to try
I tend to find SE blades a tad uncomfortable on a first time use and a touch of of pre shave oil goes a long way. After the first shave not an issue. Certainly a heavier handle changes the dynamics of the Hawk and makes it behave better.
Change the handle, and take your time.I have less chance of a mishap with the Hawk than with a DEThanks for the advice.
Will see how I get on with the Prolines and go from there. No doubt I'll be trying lots of blades over time, just like DE.
The rabbit hole deepens.....
I put my 6S handle on the Hawk for tonight's shave with no change. the second shave blade hasn't calmed either, it's just as bitey as the first shave.Change the handle, and take your time.I have less chance of a mishap with the Hawk than with a DE
Are you only looking for modern razors, or would you consider vintage? The only modern SE I've tried is the RR Hawk but I PIFed it as it was too mild and the blade width made it difficult to manoeuvre. The Schick injectors are very easy to use and easy to get into tight corners - the E3 is the best of the bunch IMHO. The Gem razors are not too aggressive on the whole - something like the Flying Wing or G-Bar May suit you well, although my personal favourite is the Ever Ready Natural Angle/Gem Featherlite - it's nothing to look at with its plastic handle, but the performance is a revelation. The Gem MMOC has a well-deserved reputation for being a bit of a beast, so avoid!The Hawk is definitely not for me, far too much blade exposure and aggression for my skin with all three blades I've tried.
I only have to look at it and it bites!
Has anyone got any suggestions on something tamer?
I don't want to give up on SE yet as keep hearing about how smooth they can be.
My search continues...
Even with a Softguard blade? Your skin is even more vulnerable than mine! If you haven't tried am injector it's probably worth a go. A schick adjustable maybe?The Hawk is definitely not for me, far too much blade exposure and aggression for my skin with all three blades I've tried.
I only have to look at it and it bites!
Has anyone got any suggestions on something tamer?
I don't want to give up on SE yet as keep hearing about how smooth they can be.
My search continues...
Yep even with the Softguard although I found it slightly better than the others, but still too much.Even with a Softguard blade? Your skin is even more vulnerable than mine! If you haven't tried am injector it's probably worth a go. A schick adjustable maybe?
The Supply razor, available from Connaught, might suit.Yep even with the Softguard although I found it slightly better than the others, but still too much.
I've not tried an injector, are there any modern ones? Really don't want anything used.
Yep even with the Softguard although I found it slightly better than the others, but still too much.
I've not tried an injector, are there any modern ones? Really don't want anything used.
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