Schick Krona Review

[dodgy]

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A generous pif very gratefully received. My first shave went well, give me a week and I'll update further

Good deal James,

Yeah, it took me a couple times to figure things out, but smooth sailing after that. If you're used to a fatboy, the flatter head profile and lighter weight will feel a little unusual at first.

I noticed you used a Swede in that razor, which was a good choice. I shoulda asked if you had a Feather to try as well, since the shipping wouldn't have been that much more...heh. If you do have one, give it a shot after trying the Swede for a while.

I hope the Krona ends up fitting you well,

Martin

Oh, your SOTD mentioned the shave not being as close as what the fatboy provides. I agree with you there, which is why a sharp blade really helps tweak the Krona properly. I'm guessing your fatboy is set to #3 or above.

 

[Pig Cat]

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Thanks for the review Martin. & if you're even considering it as up there with the EJ 89 I'm impressed P/Cat.

JohnnyO.

Yes I'm giving it a couple of weeks before I go back to the EJ89 so I'll report back.

Well time for an update and I had an amazing shave this morning with 1305, TOBS Rose and my EJ89L. Thought I'd give it a try again after a while with the Krona. I was surprised at the difference between the two razors which must now be more apparent than before as I've now got used to the Krona. The Krona is mild and I used lots of short strokes and touch-ups. The Jagger is just a cutting machine and sliced through two day's growth with ease. Much more aggressive but easy to control. I was expecting this extra aggression so took it easy around the neck but still got a very tiny nick. I reckon one pass would have been acceptable but the lather was sooooo good I just had to go again. :shave

Anyway, I will be using the Krona but probably not as often as my trusty EJ! Bit like the difference between Betty Rubble and Wilma Flintstone. In the words of The Cat - "I'd go with Betty...but I'd be thinkin' of Wilma!"

 

[quattrojames]

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Just to bring this back to life, the Krona is still giving great shaves.... but I rarely use it! So it's like to PIF it on to someone else who also posted in the thread, as Marvin did to me

If there's no interest I'll open it up wider afield in a week or so.

 

[Pig Cat]

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Well to update my November post, I have since started on straights. But, when I have a day off for whatever reason I reach for my Krona. I'm considering selling my EJ89L It is my only other DE so I suppose I should keep it just in case, but the sale could fund more straights!

 

[quattrojames]

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This ones gone to Hando!