(This post was last modified: 10-14-2022, 01:54 PM by RayClem.)
(10-13-2022, 02:45 PM)Rob72 Wrote: (10-12-2022, 03:23 PM)RayClem Wrote: About the only razor that can accomplish everything without compromise is ...
Myatt Minor
Famex
Funken
Rex Ambassador/Konsul
Asylum RX
Rocnel Sailor
Karve
Don't get me wrong, I have a bit over a dozen straights and I do enjoy them, but the above are just my personal favorites that shave as well or better. The RX (V1)is truly a straight on a stick.
I have not tried the Asylum RX, so I cannot comment on it specifically . I do have one SE razor that uses Feather AC blades; I am not a fan. I use it occasionally.
I have two Karve razors. One is a brass razor with the solid bar D plate. I got the stainless version with a n open comb C plate, but never liked the OC version. I purchased the C plate. I like the Karve solid bar design and can easily complete an entire shave with either one of them, but for my beard and my skin, there is still a compromise with either one. I often use the Karve C plate for my ATG pass; it is wonderful in that role, but it is not efficient enough for WTG on a multi-day growth. The Karve D plate is superb for my XTG pass and does OK WTG, but it is a little too aggressive for my ATG pass with my sensitive skin. If I wanted to use Karve razors for my entire shave, I would use a Karve E plate WTG, a Karve D plate XTG, a Karve C plate ATG, and then use a Karve B plate for my clean-up pass. That would eliminate any compromise.
While I have never used the other razors you own, I suspect I would find similar compromises with them that I find with Karve (or any other SE or DE razor I have tried).
I recognize that my beard is tougher than most and my skin is more sensitive than most, making shaving a balancing act. That is why I am so particular about my hardware, software, and shaving technique. I know that most shavers can use nearly any quality razor and get a good shave. Unfortunately, I do not have that luxury.