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Razorock Hawk
- Thread starter gvw755
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My pair of Black Hawks have arrived, with £16.14 paid over (£8 to RM, £8.14 VAT).
The quality and finish looks good, and it fits together well. I dithered about shaving with my General, then decided to do so, and will therefore have to wait for tomorrow to give it a go.
The quality and finish looks good, and it fits together well. I dithered about shaving with my General, then decided to do so, and will therefore have to wait for tomorrow to give it a go.
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A first go with the Razorock black Hawk. I am using a Kai Pink blade, and, since IB kindly included a sample with the razors, I used their Captain's Choice "North" croap on my Zenith Synt brush. This is quite a nice croap, which lathers well, although just a bit too much water will make it rather thin and runny. It has a pleasant scent, which isn't very enduring, although that may be because I have a slight cold.
The Hawk produces an excellent smooth shave in two passes and some touch-up. I'm not exactly sure why, but I get the impression that it's a tad more aggressive than the Colonial General, which in turn is, I think, a bit more aggressive than my Alumigoose. I think that the Hawk and General are about even in performance, but it's theoretical, as I'm using a Feather Professional in the General, and thus there is no direct comparison.
My verdict? The Hawk is a first-class razor, and, despite the caveats on the IB website regarding possible finish blemishes etc., I can't see anything wrong with mine. It's currently sold out.
The Hawk produces an excellent smooth shave in two passes and some touch-up. I'm not exactly sure why, but I get the impression that it's a tad more aggressive than the Colonial General, which in turn is, I think, a bit more aggressive than my Alumigoose. I think that the Hawk and General are about even in performance, but it's theoretical, as I'm using a Feather Professional in the General, and thus there is no direct comparison.
My verdict? The Hawk is a first-class razor, and, despite the caveats on the IB website regarding possible finish blemishes etc., I can't see anything wrong with mine. It's currently sold out.
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Thought you couldn't get any more silver Hawks?
Think again - just dropped here
Is this the new 'satin' model?
Think again - just dropped here
Is this the new 'satin' model?
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- Minnesota, USA
If it is a silver anodized type finish like on the Blackhawk, I would recommend fairly wholeheartedly.
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- California
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Well....uh...since I already have the black and chrome.... I decided I needed a satin one for comparison and to complete the set. So, well, I ordered one.
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I got mine from the first batch,a great shaver with the F pro.
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Wasn't there a rumor that a hefty SS Hawk is on the way?