Yaqi Adjustable V3 (The Final Cut)

My Yaqi V3 arrived today and all that I can say is "They sure got it right this time"

All the issues that I fixed on my V2 arrive already fixed.

The issue with "loosen handle, adjust, tighten handle" is fixed. AND OH YES - It can be over-clocked.Mine goes to right around to 3,5.
The indicator on the adjuster dial isn't lost in the chrome and the numbers are in the correct order.
My example opens and closes evenly.

None of these are a deal-breaker for me but allow me to be super-critical.
They didn't paint-fill the numbers - I'll do it at some point.
The twistknob can't be removed from the handle, but neither can a few other "Gibbs Homages"
The handle is 80mm, right on the money for most of you but I just prefer them about 5mm shorter.

And the most important question is how does it shave?
Watch this space, I'll update this thread in the morning.

Just my personal opinion - Again, I'll know in the morning, but I do believe that Yaqi have hit the nail on the head with this.

V3 on the Left / V2 on the Right

My Yaqi V3 arrived today and all that I can say is "They sure got it right this time"

All the issues that I fixed on my V2 arrive already fixed.

The issue with "loosen handle, adjust, tighten handle" is fixed. AND OH YES - It can be over-clocked.Mine goes to right around to 3,5.
The indicator on the adjuster dial isn't lost in the chrome and the numbers are in the correct order.
My example opens and closes evenly.

None of these are a deal-breaker for me but allow me to be super-critical.
They didn't paint-fill the numbers - I'll do it at some point.
The twistknob can't be removed from the handle, but neither can a few other "Gibbs Homages"
The handle is 80mm, right on the money for most of you but I just prefer them about 5mm shorter.

And the most important question is how does it shave?
Watch this space, I'll update this thread in the morning.

Just my personal opinion - Again, I'll know in the morning, but I do believe that Yaqi have hit the nail on the head with this.

V3 on the Left / V2 on the Right

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And the price is right

Handle of 80 mm seems reasonable to me.
What's the mass on either of those?

Shave report

When testing a new razor, I generally prefer the previous days shave to be with a milder razor. Yesterdays shave was with my Gibbs so today was going to be a real toughie for the Yaqi.

I started on 3 for the ATG pass and then upped it to 4 for the WTG pass. There is some blade-feel but its matched with effeciency. My face has two touch-up areas that need doing and I thought "Why The F... Not" and  overclocked it to the max and buffed them out in a single pass. Its been a few hours and I'm not feeling too much growth.

As with most razors with this design, its a bit head heavy so the balance is slightly below the adjuster dial but really nothing to fuss about.

Overall conclusion.

The basic head design (D89/DE89/R89) is used but a number of manufacturers and is a decent albeit mildish everyday shaver. Yaqi have just given us the ability to open it up on the fly.

For the $35 cost, this is great value for money and I would say that it shoves out the Pearl as the best "bang for buck current adjustable".
Its an excellent shaver.

Lastly, I've been asked by a few of you if I am going to make a new handle for mine.
It certainly doesn't need it, but I probably will do at some point - just because its what I do.

Shave report

When testing a new razor, I generally prefer the previous days shave to be with a milder razor. Yesterdays shave was with my Gibbs so today was going to be a real toughie for the Yaqi.

I started on 3 for the ATG pass and then upped it to 4 for the WTG pass. There is some blade-feel but its matched with effeciency. My face has two touch-up areas that need doing and I thought "Why The F... Not" and  overclocked it to the max and buffed them out in a single pass. Its been a few hours and I'm not feeling too much growth.

As with most razors with this design, its a bit head heavy so the balance is slightly below the adjuster dial but really nothing to fuss about.

Overall conclusion.

The basic head design (D89/DE89/R89) is used but a number of manufacturers and is a decent albeit mildish everyday shaver. Yaqi have just given us the ability to open it up on the fly.

For the $35 cost, this is great value for money and I would say that it shoves out the Pearl as the best "bang for buck current adjustable".
Its an excellent shaver.

Lastly, I've been asked by a few of you if I am going to make a new handle for mine.
It certainly doesn't need it, but I probably will do at some point - just because its what I do.

Awesome report. Sold out at the moment.........

Shave report

When testing a new razor, I generally prefer the previous days shave to be with a milder razor. Yesterdays shave was with my Gibbs so today was going to be a real toughie for the Yaqi.

I started on 3 for the ATG pass and then upped it to 4 for the WTG pass. There is some blade-feel but its matched with effeciency. My face has two touch-up areas that need doing and I thought "Why The F... Not" and  overclocked it to the max and buffed them out in a single pass. Its been a few hours and I'm not feeling too much growth.

As with most razors with this design, its a bit head heavy so the balance is slightly below the adjuster dial but really nothing to fuss about.

Overall conclusion.

The basic head design (D89/DE89/R89) is used but a number of manufacturers and is a decent albeit mildish everyday shaver. Yaqi have just given us the ability to open it up on the fly.

For the $35 cost, this is great value for money and I would say that it shoves out the Pearl as the best "bang for buck current adjustable".
Its an excellent shaver.

Lastly, I've been asked by a few of you if I am going to make a new handle for mine.
It certainly doesn't need it, but I probably will do at some point - just because its what I do.

Awesome report. Sold out at the moment.........

thewetshavingco.com in Australia has stock. I am believing that there is also a batch of the previous version with the creative numbering system going for half price. I originally was going to order from them because they deliver in two weeks, but the charge for shipping brought the price up closer to $45 and so I ordered the last one Yaqi had on Aliexpress a couple of days ago.

Shave report

When testing a new razor, I generally prefer the previous days shave to be with a milder razor. Yesterdays shave was with my Gibbs so today was going to be a real toughie for the Yaqi.

I started on 3 for the ATG pass and then upped it to 4 for the WTG pass. There is some blade-feel but its matched with effeciency. My face has two touch-up areas that need doing and I thought "Why The F... Not" and  overclocked it to the max and buffed them out in a single pass. Its been a few hours and I'm not feeling too much growth.

As with most razors with this design, its a bit head heavy so the balance is slightly below the adjuster dial but really nothing to fuss about.

Overall conclusion.

The basic head design (D89/DE89/R89) is used but a number of manufacturers and is a decent albeit mildish everyday shaver. Yaqi have just given us the ability to open it up on the fly.

For the $35 cost, this is great value for money and I would say that it shoves out the Pearl as the best "bang for buck current adjustable".
Its an excellent shaver.

Lastly, I've been asked by a few of you if I am going to make a new handle for mine.
It certainly doesn't need it, but I probably will do at some point - just because its what I do.

Awesome report. Sold out at the moment.........

thewetshavingco.com in Australia has stock. I am believing that there is also a batch of the previous version with the creative numbering system going for half price. I originally was going to order from them because they deliver in two weeks, but the charge for shipping brought the price up closer to $45 and so I ordered the last one Yaqi had on Aliexpress a couple of days ago.

Thanks Les, I'm gonna give it a go