Review Review: RR Hawk SE razor

Darkbulb

Darkbulb

Member #10
Shave Report 2
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I'll try to keep it short and to the point in this shave report.

After shave one:
I noticed that my stubble grew in surprisingly fast. Normally if I get a really close shave on day 1 I don't really 'need' to shave on day 2. In this case I had some substantial stubble already w/in 20 hours or so. It was rather evenly across my face/neck as well.
Now, granted - "Shave 1" was me faffing about with two razors and changing blades four times so I won't read too much into it but I'll see how I feel 20 hours after this more 'normal' shave.

Today's set-up:
Chrome Hawk SE
Feather Pro (2nd use)
Fitjar Shea Pleasure
EJ brush
Floid Blue A/S

The Good:
I am still really liking the look of the Hawk.
I like the size, design/look and I am continuing to be impressed by the manufacturing quality especially at this prince point.
It's a rather mild shave and allows you to move around a bit faster/careless than you would with say a KC.
I might actually 'upgrade' its level of aggression to be slightly above the Mongoose. A subjective rating of course.
Two passes (WTG and ATG) and I was clean shaven.

The Less-Good:
The razor is indeed lightweight and for some reason it does feel 'more like a toy' than The General/Hone 15a when using it.
Trouble-areas like under my chin requires a few more passes to get it clean but I'm thinking that is more of me adjusting to both the razor design and weight.

The still unanswered:
For how long will I stay clean shaven?
I still think this is a fantastic deal for anyone looking to get into ArtisanClub style SE razors but I am questioning if it's a razor that one 'needs' if one already have a Mongoose/KC/Classic Cobra, etc. A month from now when I feel like have a shave with a SE razor - will I ever reach for the Hawk? I don't know but I fear I might opt for something a bit more substantial feeling.
With that in mind is the $20 still a bargain or would I have been better of just buying some blades?

 
Rowlers

Rowlers

Massive Member
Staff member
Another nice review @Darkbulb..
I don't own an AC SE, although I've tried the Geese and the Cobra. I'm hoping it shaves better, for me, that those I've already tried.
If I still don't care much for the AC SE style shave, then I've lost next to nothing!
 
Darkbulb

Darkbulb

Member #10
Rowlers said:
Another nice review @Darkbulb..
I don't own an AC SE, although I've tried the Geese and the Cobra. I'm hoping it shaves better, for me, that those I've already tried.
If I still don't care much for the AC SE style shave, then I've lost next to nothing!
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If you like a lighter razor on the milder spectrum - this one might just be the one for you.

I should maybe mention that the Chrome version continues to not exhibit any 'drag' at all when shaving.
It will be interesting to use the Black Hawk tomorrow to compare.
 
Mr Bigmem

Mr Bigmem

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Darkbulb said:
If you like a lighter razor on the milder spectrum - this one might just be the one for you.

I should maybe mention that the Chrome version continues to not exhibit any 'drag' at all when shaving.
It will be interesting to use the Black Hawk tomorrow to compare.
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From your review the Hawk will be right up my street, I am one of those looking for light razors which aren't too aggressive that can be tuned with by adding a more aggressive sharper blade if needed. i'm very very excited to finally be get mine....well soon I hope lol. tracking is showing its arrived in the UK so fingers crossed.
 
Rowlers

Rowlers

Massive Member
Staff member
Mr Bigmem said:
From your review the Hawk will be right up my street, I am one of those looking for light razors which aren't too aggressive that can be tuned with by adding a more aggressive sharper blade if needed. i'm very very excited to finally be get mine....well soon I hope lol. tracking is showing its arrived in the UK so fingers crossed.
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Whooa, that was fast mine is still in the US!
 
Darkbulb

Darkbulb

Member #10
Mr Bigmem said:
From your review the Hawk will be right up my street, I am one of those looking for light razors which aren't too aggressive that can be tuned with by adding a more aggressive sharper blade if needed. i'm very very excited to finally be get mine....well soon I hope lol. tracking is showing its arrived in the UK so fingers crossed.
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Based on that description I'm tempted to say you'll love this razor. I think you'll be well pleased about the quality and looks as well.
 
Acer89

Acer89

James
@Darkbulb Liking the polished but won't be buying any more black razors. Like yours a couple of my blacks do drag a little.
On the subject of black razors, I was meaning to ask you about black oxide. I haven't yet seen any of my blacks developing a natural patina and I'm keen to see what it looks like. Do you have any in your vast collection and any idea how long it takes for the patina to develop?
 
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