Single Edge SEptember!

I was surprised to read your initial reaction to it, as it has a more aggressive attitude than a classic Schick.

Wednesday SEptember 14, 2022
Razor: United Safety Razor
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Jayaruh #303
Soap: Stirling Bay Rum
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Rooster's Nest Bourbon Bay Rum
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,408
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I was surprised to read your initial reaction to it, as it has a more aggressive attitude than a classic Schick.

I may have been wearing really dark rose-colored glasses at the time! Dave (Whiterook) in his mini-review stated, "As far as cutting goes, it felt like a Schick against my skin. Which Schick? That's hard, but maybe between a G and an I." I interpreted that as how it shaves, rather than how it feels. And I wanted to love the Asylum right off the bat, and that did affect my thoughts (especially given how much it cost!). I now know that the overly aggressive first shaves were due to the wonky top cap. Once that got sorted, and I put in my preferred blade, things were loads better. But it does not shave as "mildly" as my favorite Types I and G. It does *feel* like them, mild on the skin, no bad blade feel, but it shaves a bit more aggressively such that irritation can result if I over-shave an area or apply too much pressure. I like it a lot and look forward to using it next week. Thanks for the comment, as it did make me pause and go back to see what I wrote and to think about it! Seriously! It helped me recognize that I have done this rose-colored reviewing on first shave before, most notably with the SS Vector. That time it took me months to conclude that no matter how much I wanted to love it, it wasn't a good razor for me.

It helped me recognize that I have done this rose-colored reviewing on first shave before, most notably with the SS Vector. That time it took me months to conclude that no matter how much I wanted to love it, it wasn't a good razor for me.

I guess, like the Vector, you will have to wait for Asylum to come out in titanium Looking forward to reading about your experience next week! AND I hope you still love it!

I've gone back to the Sabre for the last few shaves but used the Wolfman today. I did miss the smaller head of the Sabre but the open comb is very smooth at this gap.

Beautiful photo, Marco! What SE is that? It looks stylish!

Beautiful photo, Marco! What SE is that? It looks stylish!

Unobtanium = Paradigm SE

Beautiful photo, Marco! What SE is that? It looks stylish!

Unobtanium = Paradigm SE

I believe he ate the pear, after the photo was taken... So, technically, that's unobtanium too Dave.

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