@zhilinzhou3136 thank you! Glad u enjoy the syntesi. It’s a top pick for me too.

@aovint63 the rocca is a great one. Yes more rinsing than an OC but I bet it rinses easier than most closed combs. My buddy said it best. Take slow smooth long strokes with the rocca it gets even better. My favorite blade is the filoso in the rocca. Great combo! Thanks for watching! You will have a whole set of great razors soon 🤣

@@Stubblemeetssteel Exactly. It rinses very easy and nothing is left. I'll keep an eye on Amazon for a Rocca on sale. Looking forward for more tests. Thanks.

@gillk since this video I got a aluminum overlander & it’s definitely the razor to beat. I like the Merica but the overlander is smoother. The alpha “shave dad” is the only razor that’s close.

@@Stubblemeetssteel Now there's a video - Overlander bronze (or SS) vs Overlander Aluminum. I wish I could get my hands on one, but they're out of production for now.

@jeffdenker145 thank you Jeff. Happy new year.

@rgsudusky thank you! Happy new year! I should review the yintal soon.

@@Stubblemeetssteel that would be fantastic. My brother is now a big Yintal fan. He feels it's safer and smoother than his Henson!

@gotobecrazy thank you! Happy new year 🎆 Im using an iPhone 11 with no memory left 🤣🤣. I edit and upload and everything from my phone. I either need to do some foot fetish websites to buy a new phone or get a new job 🫣🤣

@@Stubblemeetssteel Lol I guess I could try using my phone. I was cleaning up stuff and I think I just created a franken razor. A Blackland ERA with either a Lupo or Timeless Top Cap with a plastic washer, makes it usable again. I have a Era top with a broken thread and level 1, 2 sb and level 2 open comb plates for a mild razor.

Let's just hope they are not taking the money and running from those who are still owed a razor.

@ I wouldn’t think that will happen but regardless I’m let down for those who have had their money tied up for months. When you or I do that, it’s called a loan that we have to pay back with interest. Then there’s the fact that when they do receive their razor and have issues who do they call? This “last run” may by done in haste and QC issues may occur. Either way, it’s just poor business and probably best they are getting out.

@Bam76 Agreed. They've had my loan since early August. I tried to cancel over a month ago and never received correspondence (until the shutdown email). You're right, poorly run business. Even if they are bought out, I'm so soured on the brand that I wouldn't buy again.

@ sold all mine months ago when I sensed something wasn’t right. I was a big supporter until I felt the customers got put on the back burner. You waiting since August is purely ridiculous and they should be embarrassed, but hey, it was their employee’s fault.

@Bam76 😄😄

@okiedokie_cool it caught my attention! It’s also aluminum which is rare for a slant!

​@@StubblemeetssteelI agree, I have the now discontinued Ikon X3 slant an aluminium slant. Happy New Year!

@shabdiscoo simple answer no. It’s a gimmick I don’t really find slant razors have any benefit or advantages over non slants. For me the best razors for my sensitive neckline are very mild razors I can buff(go over same area many times). Goodfellas styletto, alpha shave dad, Karve overlander, Aylsworth apex are my favorites for mild. Goodfellas syntesi is very nice too. Any of those I can go over my neck many times if needed and get no irritation at all. I’ve tried using more aggressive razors but they often irritate my neck before it gets BBS I shaved the day before here. I get 5 o’clock shadow & shave after work. I’ve only mildy J hooked. Honestly I just don’t remember to do it. I’m not sure if u can as much with a slant or not.

@ Thanks for walking us along your journey.

I know what you mean bro

Jonathanlewis-gf1lu it is! It’s a fun hobby. Thanks for watching.

@saguarosmart4100 haha shirt liked this soap for sure! Yes the OC side is pretty spicy. I would have to say the blade exposure definitely feels positive. Shield doesn’t list the exact measurements though.

@yascyt thank you for the compliment! Ironically this was a bowl lather which I honestly don’t do a lot of! I do have a face lather tutorial but not a bowl lather video. Regardless of bowl or face lather I use roughly 1/4 teaspoon of soap. For a face lather I scoop into a smooth SS bowl to load the brush. I find I get the best brush load this way & no worry of water in my soap tubs. I prefer to shake brush 3 times. I want it pasty! If face lathering I will add water very slowly to the brush just so I can pickup all the soap from the bowl. I don’t want it runny or sudsy at all! I may add water to the brush 2-3 times to be able to soak up all the soap in the bowl. Then I go to the face pasty and just slowly add water until it pops and I feel the slickness come out. for a bowl lather I use same 1/4 teaspoon. Shake brush 3 times. I just slowly keep adding water until soap hits the volume I’m after. I have noticed when bowl lathering once u get the right amount of water the density suddenly changes and u feel more resistant in the brush. That’s when u nailed it perfectly when that resistance feeling happens. I find each soap takes different amount of water. Each brush seems to yield different results as well. Some brush’s seem to make for a better face or bowl lather. Best advise I can give is always start very pasty and dry. Slowly add water & u CAN’T go wrong. I also find softer brushes with great splay and lather release makes making great lathers much easier. Natural hair brushes that hog all the lather or stiff backbone brush’s that don’t spray well always make me work much harder for much less results.

@ Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏼

@gotobecrazy happy to be of razor enabling service 🤣🤣🤷🏻 Which 921 did you get? M? EH. It’s a beast for sure and soon to be collectors item.

@Stubblemeetssteel Now that you mentioned it, looked it up Yates is selling to another manufacturer. Glad I got mine when I did. Have the M plate and hybrid brass plate.

@stevee8609 I also like the timeless slant a lot. It’s very nice.

@jonathanlewis-gf1lu if you mean the sb45 timeless aluminum I wouldn’t consider that a beginner razor. It has decent blade feel. Did you only try the one dorco blade? I tried every dorco blade they make & I can’t use any of them. The dorco titan was ok but my point is blades can make or break the shave. Always try a few brand blades in a razor.

@jonathanlewis-gf1lu glad you found what works for you. Lots of guys like the R89

@timothyjackzon I don’t find them overly sharp by any means. The blackland Sabre has much sharper corners & it costs $260🤣

@timothyjackzon the aylesworth is superior. Much better blade clamping so not signs of blade chattter like the shield has. The aylesworth is more efficient as well. If you want to stay closer to the $30 shield price point the closest I can suggest would be the razorock Lupo aluminum or the timeless SB45 aluminum. The Lupo is more mild blade feel if the 2.

@ as much as I would like, im in Europe and the Aylesworth seems to be suboptimal financially after shipping costs and Import fees. I just ordered the Shield for 30 bucks. Looking forward to trying it out

@alphashavingworks it is shockingly smooth for a .90 gap. The blade clamping is great. I’m keeping my eye out for a .70 OC plate! Great work Steve.

@okiedokie_cool thanks! I’ve been enjoying your SOTD pics on IG. Makes me always say “I should do this” 🤣🤣

Haha, kind of you to say.​@@Stubblemeetssteel

@saguarosmart4100 Yes someone else brought it to my attention. I’m unsure what gap he went with. It is an alpha razor. I bought a Fatip off him when I got into the hobby & had blade alignment issues. I emailed and left him 2 voicemails & never got any replies so I personally refuse to use him or promote him. In today’s age customer service that bad is unacceptable.

@@Stubblemeetssteel I have no experience with them but good to know. Sorry you had that experience, that's disappointing. Now you got me really interested in the 90mm. I emailed alpha about the potential cape cod leftovers we shall see. I'd really love to snag a lone star too. Actually even a DC in 90mm could be cool if they ever make one.

@samhillanbrand6291 3 pass shave is my zen part of the day as well! Thanks for the razor loan Sam.

@Stubblemeetssteel Anytime🙂👊

@shannonmontey I’ve come to realize the sharpedge blades sometimes irritate me. The filoso are not as sharp but smoother and don’t irritate me. I can compare those 2 razors but I feel I already know the outcome if you just want the answer 🤣

@ thx for blade info. Yer just the answer of razor comparison is fine? Also have you tried Kai In Overlander? Would be hoping increased blade feel. My preferred set up in overlander is feather with a vintage Gillette thin blade edge trimmed for shim.

@shannonmontey I have tried KAI but they were rough for me. I haven’t tried them in a while.

@@Stubblemeetssteel recently tried Kai in Overlander….first pass was very nice but when it came to against the grain it wasn’t smooth or comfortable….oh well

@m.h.3950 I’m considering doing a blade comparison series. Use 2 of the same razors but with different blade in each. What do you think? For some fun suggestions try Bic Astor, filoso, Willy, 7amsharp, Gillette 7 oclock green. What have you tried? Happy Holidays & thanks for watching.

@@Stubblemeetssteel I really appreciate your reply. That's a great idea! When I began the journey, I bought a variety pack, so I’ve tried quite a few. I really like Personna Comfort Coated, Bic Chrome Platinum, Kai and Treet Platinums (they don’t work well in all razors, though. Happy Holidays!

@m.h3950 my pleasure to help. Those are good blades that you have tried. If you are in the USA email me at my channel name @ g mail dot com. I’ll send you some blades to try.

@indyshaver that sounds fantastic. I think I saw that on TRC but it was gone before I could try it. I’d love to try it. Thank you. You can email me at my channel name at G mail dot com. If I put it here it will get erased.

@indyshaver yes I did! I asked Steve if he had any more. He is out. I’ll have to keep and eye out for a used one. I bet it’s a perfect OC. These razors are very very good 👍

@petekadenz9465 I’ll keep an eye out for a used one for you. Or if they do another run.

@saguarosmart4100 thank you for this message. I meant to link his channel in the video info & forgot. I will do that now. His channel is cape cod shaving. If you go on alphashaving.com on the main page he has a “cape cod” link but I appologize in advance. I just looked at the “sign up” seems done IE all razors have been called dibs on. However with both the shave dad & lone star they had a few left when they were produced and ready. Guys didn’t pay or change their mind etc. I’ll keep and eye out for you. I would email alpha and tell him to let you know if anyone cancels etc. That’s how I got the shave dad. My buddy canceled so I took his place.

@saguraosmart4100 sorry I forgot your other question 🤣 I just got a Rocca. It’s smoother then the bayonetta too me. As far as compared to the lone star hmm I would say it’s very close but the lone star is probably more forgiving, easy to get bbs with less risk. Depends what you prefer. The rocca is really really good if you like smoother medium aggressive class razors.

@@Stubblemeetssteel No worries, no need to apologize, I appreciate it very much ! I looked it up, it looks really nice. I might email alpha about it just in case someone gets cold feet.