Seven two-pass shaves. I use a new one every Monday morning and throw it away after the morning shave on Sunday.
Boars all the way (15 of them), with badgers and synthetics a distant second. And I have exactly one horse hair brush.
I find it shallow as well, due to the exposure. Perhaps under 30 degrees, closer to 20.
The Feather SS models are much more "beginner friendly", due to the contoured edge, giving some protection from the blade. Once you're used to it,...
I received mine today and am amazed at the blade exposure on this one. Enough to slice chicken with. Did a two pass shave and so far so good. No...
The Parker 24C is one of my favorites. The handle is really nice and grippy, but the shave is mild, milder than the R89.
The Semogue SOC or Semogue 2000 are smaller, and complements the Omega nicely.
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