Closed Pass Around: Asylum RX - Finished.

riverrun said:
Shave #3
Due to time constraints it's time to change blades. The Feather Pro blade will be cut down to size and used in one of my Schick injectors.
My thoughts about the blades available:
I have tried all the Feather blades in other razors. The Pro is, as expected, sharp. The Pro Super is just like a Pro, but wider with more exposure in Feather AC razors. The Asylum hasn't been designed to take it and although it is possible, I don't see why I should use it.
The ProGuard has little wire 'guards' across the blade edge. I might use it (or the KAI Protouch MG) later on.
I haven't used any of the KAI blades and I've heard good things about the Kai Captain Titan Mild. It's said to be slightly less sharp, but smoother than the Feather Pro. Sounds interesting, so that's the blade I'll use.
I'll keep it brief:
The Asylum RX doesn't look or handle differently just because there is a different blade in it. So there is not much to be learned. It's still beautiful and the head is still too wide for my taste.
Surprisingly the KAI blade is at least as sharp as the Feather Pro and certainly not smoother. If anything I get more blade feel from it. I'll see how the blade develops during the next shave.
There is no arguing with the result of the shave. Smooth all over, no cleanup required anywhere. Every time. The alum block and ASL gave a little more sting than after the first two shaves with the Feather Pro blade.
The Asylum RX handles nicely. Unlike @Darkbulb I have no issue with the length of the handle or with clogging, despite using Tabac soap.
So far I prefer the Feather Pro blade, but I remember that it only lasts for about three shaves for me, making it a rather costly option. I'll give the Kai Captain Titan Mild another chance tomorrow and then use one of the guarded blades, before passing the razor on.
TBC...
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Another very solid write-up. Thanks for posting.
 
riverrun said:
Shave #3
Due to time constraints it's time to change blades. The Feather Pro blade will be cut down to size and used in one of my Schick injectors.
My thoughts about the blades available:
I have tried all the Feather blades in other razors. The Pro is, as expected, sharp. The Pro Super is just like a Pro, but wider with more exposure in Feather AC razors. The Asylum hasn't been designed to take it and although it is possible, I don't see why I should use it.
The ProGuard has little wire 'guards' across the blade edge. I might use it (or the KAI Protouch MG) later on.
I haven't used any of the KAI blades and I've heard good things about the Kai Captain Titan Mild. It's said to be slightly less sharp, but smoother than the Feather Pro. Sounds interesting, so that's the blade I'll use.
I'll keep it brief:
The Asylum RX doesn't look or handle differently just because there is a different blade in it. So there is not much to be learned. It's still beautiful and the head is still too wide for my taste.
Surprisingly the KAI blade is at least as sharp as the Feather Pro and certainly not smoother. If anything I get more blade feel from it. I'll see how the blade develops during the next shave.
There is no arguing with the result of the shave. Smooth all over, no cleanup required anywhere. Every time. The alum block and ASL gave a little more sting than after the first two shaves with the Feather Pro blade.
The Asylum RX handles nicely. Unlike @Darkbulb I have no issue with the length of the handle or with clogging, despite using Tabac soap.
So far I prefer the Feather Pro blade, but I remember that it only lasts for about three shaves for me, making it a rather costly option. I'll give the Kai Captain Titan Mild another chance tomorrow and then use one of the guarded blades, before passing the razor on.
TBC...
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Sounds good, thanks for your opinions.
 
riverrun said:
The obligatory Thames Barrier photo shoot
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Great pics, the TB in the background looks fab.
 
riverrun said:
It goes well with the futuristic look of the Asylum RX. I live in easy (for me) walking distance of it so it is my favourite spot to take pictures of shaving gear. I just wish they'd give the railings there a fresh lick of paint. :rolleyes:
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Ha, that thought hit me when I saw the railings, mind you the barrier could do with a jet wash too! Still a great location though.
 
Blademonkey said:
Ha, that thought hit me when I saw the railings, mind you the barrier could do with a jet wash too! Still a great location though.
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A while ago I went through the hassle of replacing the missing paint in my photo editing software. Works a treat, but I can't be arsed to do it every single time. Maybe I'll get a small sample pot of matching outdoor paint instead :D:D
 
Shave #4
Today sees a change in software. Truefitt&Hill shaving cream is a great performer for me. I managed to get a tub for £4 in a Waitrose 'reduced to clear' bin. In a branch that doesn't sell the stuff. I smeared some on my face and face lathered with the big MÜHLE synthetic. The amount of slick lather produced would have been enough for two shaves easily.
I'm using the same 'KAI Captain Titan Mild' blade as yesterday.
The blade seems a little bit smoother than yesterday. Is it the blade? Is it the lather? No idea.
I insist on my pass around four pass routine WTG/XTG/GTX/ATG. However, after three passes the Asylum RX achieves a smoothness that other razors can't achieve without the ATG pass. So if you're not mad like me and want BBS every time and if you want to avoid shaving ATG, the Asylum is a very good choice.
In summary, I had a very easy, very smooth and very close shave without any accidents or irritation. Alum block and ASL have little to say today. Great result.
I still find the head to wide, especially when shaving under the nose. If the Feather AC blades were the width of an injector blade, everyone would be making reasonably sized SE razors.
Tomorrow I'll use one of the guarded blades, probably the ProGuard.
TBC...
 
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