I am struggling with this razor, and it's the first razor I have ever really struggled with. First of all, I do not intend to be negative about this razor. This razor is gorgeous, and the build quality looks fantastic. However, this razor has me stumped. I am unable to get a BBS from this razor so far. It appears to be the least efficient razor in my large collection. I have zero problems with weepers, nicks, and overshaving.
My problem with the Lite is getting a BBS, and I love mild razors. I am a daily head and face shaver, so I love mild. I thought this razor would be perfect for me. My favorite razors are my Hensons and my Karve Overlander. I thought the Lite would be right in this wheelhouse, but have slightly more blade feel. So far the efficiency is far below the Henson and definitely the Overlander.
Am I using this wrong? I found this thread and saw some helpful tips along with the video. I typically use my Astra SP in this razor. Maybe I will try a sharper blade like Nacet or perma sharp. Has anyone had problems getting a BBS with the lite ? I thought I tried shaving at a shallow angle, but now I need to try again. I am used to henson and overlander and those are not shallow cap riding razors. Perhaps my muscle memory is messing me up. So, that's why I am leaving this post, to see if anyone else is having efficiency(lack of) issues with the Lite.
Also, do the blade tabs so slightly stick out on your Blackbird Lite razor? Tabs so slightly stick out of mine. Not enough to adjust the blade, but enough to nick your ears. I found this very odd. Why have the tabs stick out at all on a super premium razor like this? It almost makes me wonder if I got a defective razor head.
Thanks for any tips, I am going to keep trying with this razor.
My problem with the Lite is getting a BBS, and I love mild razors. I am a daily head and face shaver, so I love mild. I thought this razor would be perfect for me. My favorite razors are my Hensons and my Karve Overlander. I thought the Lite would be right in this wheelhouse, but have slightly more blade feel. So far the efficiency is far below the Henson and definitely the Overlander.
Am I using this wrong? I found this thread and saw some helpful tips along with the video. I typically use my Astra SP in this razor. Maybe I will try a sharper blade like Nacet or perma sharp. Has anyone had problems getting a BBS with the lite ? I thought I tried shaving at a shallow angle, but now I need to try again. I am used to henson and overlander and those are not shallow cap riding razors. Perhaps my muscle memory is messing me up. So, that's why I am leaving this post, to see if anyone else is having efficiency(lack of) issues with the Lite.
Also, do the blade tabs so slightly stick out on your Blackbird Lite razor? Tabs so slightly stick out of mine. Not enough to adjust the blade, but enough to nick your ears. I found this very odd. Why have the tabs stick out at all on a super premium razor like this? It almost makes me wonder if I got a defective razor head.
Thanks for any tips, I am going to keep trying with this razor.