04-14-2022, 11:08 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-14-2022, 11:09 AM by Dave in KY.)
Thursday April 14, 2022
Razor: Yaqi Katana
Blade: Half an Unmentionable
Brush: Graydog Quilt/Synthetic
Soap: Victory Flakbait
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Nivea Deep
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1254
So I will say the problem I have with Yaqi razor development is they do it while they sell them and tweak until they get it where they want. Take yesterdays shave with the Excalibur now called Raster V3. Not sure which I have on loan from Eric @BetterEveryShave I noticed that the blade would twist while tightening and give uneven blade exposure. I upon closer looking found the pins/posts that hold the top cap and base together have too loose a tolerance and it can be wiggled easily once assembled so you have to watch that it is aligned to start and also doesn't move while shaving. I got a good shave with it but it's no Vector. Mind you at the price difference you don't expect that but I would cough up the difference for the Vector myself and just my opinion. The Katana is another bird as it uses a half an Unmentionable instead of an artist club blade. I had a VERY enjoyable shave with it and between the 2, this would be my choice. Great smooth and drama free shave. Thanks again Eric for the loan to try these. I may get another shave with the Hawk and then send them back. I don't need time with the OC as I'm pretty confident I would get a similar shave but don't need an OC as I'm a daily shaver. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and a Banana Nut Muffin with Costa Rican Coffee for me this morning. Have an enjoyable day all !!
Razor: Yaqi Katana
Blade: Half an Unmentionable
Brush: Graydog Quilt/Synthetic
Soap: Victory Flakbait
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Nivea Deep
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1254
So I will say the problem I have with Yaqi razor development is they do it while they sell them and tweak until they get it where they want. Take yesterdays shave with the Excalibur now called Raster V3. Not sure which I have on loan from Eric @BetterEveryShave I noticed that the blade would twist while tightening and give uneven blade exposure. I upon closer looking found the pins/posts that hold the top cap and base together have too loose a tolerance and it can be wiggled easily once assembled so you have to watch that it is aligned to start and also doesn't move while shaving. I got a good shave with it but it's no Vector. Mind you at the price difference you don't expect that but I would cough up the difference for the Vector myself and just my opinion. The Katana is another bird as it uses a half an Unmentionable instead of an artist club blade. I had a VERY enjoyable shave with it and between the 2, this would be my choice. Great smooth and drama free shave. Thanks again Eric for the loan to try these. I may get another shave with the Hawk and then send them back. I don't need time with the OC as I'm pretty confident I would get a similar shave but don't need an OC as I'm a daily shaver. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and a Banana Nut Muffin with Costa Rican Coffee for me this morning. Have an enjoyable day all !!
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