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(This post was last modified: 07-16-2017, 12:51 AM by tragique.)
(07-15-2017, 09:05 AM)Matsilainen Wrote: I had use of a Guerrilla for about two weeks and owned the (aluminum) Calypso R1 for a while. So not exactly what you are asking about, but fairly close. I enjoyed both razors, but they are both just a little too mild for my taste. (I sometimes shimmed the R1, which made it even better. The Guerrilla head design is such that it is difficult to shim.)
The blade is a bit more exposed in the Guerrilla, yet the razor feels just slightly milder than the Calypso R1. I would say that the Calypso R1 is just slightly more efficient than the Guerrilla, but the Guerrilla does a fine job once you get the angle right.
The Calypso R1 is more nimble (chalk it up to the aluminum, especially), but the head of the Guerrilla is actually quite slender. I have to say that even though the Atlas handle design is great, I really, really enjoyed the handle on the Guerrilla. If the razor were half of its current price, I’d probably buy it just for the handle.That hollow handle makes the weight and feel of the Guerrilla just perfect, in my book.
Didn’t use either razor for an extensive period of time, but I hope this still helps in some way.
That's really helpful. It seems like it will be the perfect razor for me. I'm a big fan of both the ATT M1 and R1, so if it's something inbetween, or really just a tiny bit milder than the R1, I should really enjoy it.
(07-15-2017, 09:23 PM)Luke_T Wrote: I've owned the guerrilla for several months now. It's amazing. It gives me the best shave, and would be my favourite if it 'looked' a little better.
I'm going to hand polish it and see what becomes of it!
Please post pictures if you end up polishing it!
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(07-18-2017, 03:52 AM)tragique Wrote: I received mine today. It looks much better in person than in pictures. What a beauty! I'm going to try shaving with it in a few hours.The Guerrilla is a curious razor, because it’s just about impossible to take a picture that would convey just how nice it actually looks. At least that’s how I feel about it.
Let us know your impressions after a shave or two.
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(This post was last modified: 07-20-2017, 05:45 PM by tragique.)
I've shaved with the Guerrilla a handful of times so far. I'm more impressed each time I grab this razor.
To start off, I find it amazing how smooth the threads on that razor are, I've never had a razor screw and unscrew so smoothly. In addition to that, the attention to detail in the machining and finishing is also pretty amazing. It really puts other machined razors like my ATT R1 and RazoRock razors to shame. I feel like this razor has definitely raised the bar for "affordable" machined steel razors.
As for the shave itself, I wasn't so sure about it because I saw the blade gap is 0.67mm and that seems a bit high in comparison to what I'm used to. I was completely wrong, though. This shaves better than my ATT M1 and R1. I would say it is a bit smoother than the R1, but at the same time you definitely feel the blade a bit more.
I haven't used it enough yet to really tell more things apart, but efficiency and ease of use seems to be the same between the R1 and the Guerrilla. Another plus for the Guerrilla: the head is really low-profile. It makes it easy to shave under the nose, and makes it really nimble.
I really like how light and balanced this razor feels. You really have to try it out for yourself to realize how great that hollow handle is.
To sum it up, this is definitely a keeper for me, and I will most likely sell my ATT razors.
To start off, I find it amazing how smooth the threads on that razor are, I've never had a razor screw and unscrew so smoothly. In addition to that, the attention to detail in the machining and finishing is also pretty amazing. It really puts other machined razors like my ATT R1 and RazoRock razors to shame. I feel like this razor has definitely raised the bar for "affordable" machined steel razors.
As for the shave itself, I wasn't so sure about it because I saw the blade gap is 0.67mm and that seems a bit high in comparison to what I'm used to. I was completely wrong, though. This shaves better than my ATT M1 and R1. I would say it is a bit smoother than the R1, but at the same time you definitely feel the blade a bit more.
I haven't used it enough yet to really tell more things apart, but efficiency and ease of use seems to be the same between the R1 and the Guerrilla. Another plus for the Guerrilla: the head is really low-profile. It makes it easy to shave under the nose, and makes it really nimble.
I really like how light and balanced this razor feels. You really have to try it out for yourself to realize how great that hollow handle is.
To sum it up, this is definitely a keeper for me, and I will most likely sell my ATT razors.
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