I'm getting interested in SEs and would value input from the B&B hivemind. I like Feather AC Shavettes, and I like the quality:dollar ratio that I get from Razorock stainless razors. That led me pretty quickly to checking out the Hawk.
Is the Hawk a good introduction to give me an idea of what the SE game is about? I'm looking for a razor that will allow me to judge SE shaving in general, but one that won't send me looking immediately for a higher-quality razor if I like the SE experience.
I have very coarse hair that emerges very low, nearly flat to the skin in some places. I'd say average sensitivity. I can do anything I want to most of my face without irritation, but frequently my lower neck will get bumps that last a few days if I shave it as close as I want. Multiple ATG passes on the mustache (darn those low-lying whiskers) will leave the area noticeably red for an hour, but then it's fine. Those neck bumps really get on my nerves.
In a DE, fewer passes with more aggressive razors seems to help — but not eliminate — the neck bumps. So I'm guessing I'd favor more aggressive SE as well, but maybe the hivemind will learn me better.
Is the Hawk a good introduction to give me an idea of what the SE game is about? I'm looking for a razor that will allow me to judge SE shaving in general, but one that won't send me looking immediately for a higher-quality razor if I like the SE experience.
I have very coarse hair that emerges very low, nearly flat to the skin in some places. I'd say average sensitivity. I can do anything I want to most of my face without irritation, but frequently my lower neck will get bumps that last a few days if I shave it as close as I want. Multiple ATG passes on the mustache (darn those low-lying whiskers) will leave the area noticeably red for an hour, but then it's fine. Those neck bumps really get on my nerves.
In a DE, fewer passes with more aggressive razors seems to help — but not eliminate — the neck bumps. So I'm guessing I'd favor more aggressive SE as well, but maybe the hivemind will learn me better.