Good morning all.
A surprise in the mailbox yesterday.
The Yaqi slant razor head I ordered some time ago was here.
The Yaqi Top Aggressive razor head.
I put it on a generic handle I had bought a few years ago, loaded a new Feather blade, then lathered up.
Before getting into much of the shave details...
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Looking as close as my camera will focus you can see that along with a good amount of blade exposure the gap between the safety bar is wide.
Also note that the top cap is relatively thin giving me the chance to ride the cap heavy without lifting the blade off the skin.
This makes it possible to run at a low angle smoothing out the shave.
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Also it's a hybrid open comb, full open on the top cap but only has indents on the bar.
It is a slant as you can see.
I took these pictures after the shave so it's kinda gunky even after a few rinses.
So how was the shave?
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A 2 pass face shave was on the docket for my Sunday morning, so I didn't waver from that.
I always start on the face first and with any new razor I ride heavy cap then adjust as needed for a few strokes.
I was able to adjust to a nice angle smoothing out the shave making it cut well and still being comfortable.
I was able to get a very close and comfortable 2 pass shave that was somewhat comparable to other razors I use that don't have a safety bar.
A bump on the right side of my jaw line was slightly lowered with some leakage.
Even being on blood thinners, it was easily quenched with a styptic pencil.
I figured it would happen, so no surprise there.
No other leaks, scrapes, or burns anywhere else on the face.
I'm very smooth and very happy with this shave.
The head shave was just as good.
My normal one pass.
I first located 3 possible issues or bumps that most less efficient razors would simply pass over, like the fur they leave behind after a stroke.
I was not disappointed, the razor flattened them out just like I expected.
Causing very minor leakage and not hard to stop, more of a scrape than a cut or scratch.
Now i noticed that because of the great amount of blade exposure, I would say you must land this razor flat.
Landing it with a corner significantly down could cause the corner of the blade to bury into the skin, a small cut would be the outcome.
I have this on Toms blade on a stick and my Frankin Hawk too.
You've been warned.
The gourd is smooth and clean, just as I like.
My opinion.
If you like a razor that is more like a super speed you'll dislike this tool.
If however you like, need and use an efficient beard mower and can control a razor by riding the cap.
This might be your cup of tea.
For most though, I'd say using a stiffer blade than a feather might be chosen, if you decide to pull the trigger.
At about $15 US for two, I just had to try it, and I'm glad I did.
Hope this helps.
All
Enjoy!
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