I have two copies of Baili BR171 (which apparently also goes by 131 ?). A chrome one I bought just to try out, and a rose gold one an Amazon seller sent by mistake and didn't even want back.
It's the one with a thin, short head (leaves blade tabs exposed) and a straight skinny handle.
The "upgraded" version, BD176 (covered blade tabs, sculptured handle) is one of my favorites, as it's very mild and forgiving yet is perfectly capable of BBS. It's the razor I use to let my face recover from a bad shave the day before.
I tried it when I got it first, figured it was a bit rougher than 176, and tossed it into the bin. This was even before Covid.
I decided to try it now that I believe my technique is better. Paired it with a heaver handle (Maggard MR18) to avoid wanting to apply pressure. Used Astra SP on its 2nd shave.
Got a clean, smooth BBS shave with 3 passes and a minimal cleanup in "usual" areas. But what floored me is that in my usual trouble spot around Adam's apple, I have no remains of stubble whatsoever, and no irritation. This doesn't happen often.
Now, a big part of it is the blade - Astras between 2nd and 4th use are at their best. But still, I think I greatly underestimated the ability of this cheap little razor.
It's the one with a thin, short head (leaves blade tabs exposed) and a straight skinny handle.
The "upgraded" version, BD176 (covered blade tabs, sculptured handle) is one of my favorites, as it's very mild and forgiving yet is perfectly capable of BBS. It's the razor I use to let my face recover from a bad shave the day before.
I tried it when I got it first, figured it was a bit rougher than 176, and tossed it into the bin. This was even before Covid.
I decided to try it now that I believe my technique is better. Paired it with a heaver handle (Maggard MR18) to avoid wanting to apply pressure. Used Astra SP on its 2nd shave.
Got a clean, smooth BBS shave with 3 passes and a minimal cleanup in "usual" areas. But what floored me is that in my usual trouble spot around Adam's apple, I have no remains of stubble whatsoever, and no irritation. This doesn't happen often.
Now, a big part of it is the blade - Astras between 2nd and 4th use are at their best. But still, I think I greatly underestimated the ability of this cheap little razor.