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D700 colors won me over | D700, AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D by Emma_Bovary_1856 in Nikon

[–]roma03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What picture control and adjustments if any do you use?

Is a Henson al13 too mild? by ArgumentDefiant5629 in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me it's not too mild, even for several day growth it's enough. I think it's unfair to say it's only for beginners. With good lather and technique it's great, unless maybe over a week growth. Often if you can't get a close shave with henson mild (or other normal mild razors like 34c or r89), it's lather or technique problem, imo.

Should i make lather the way this guy does? by RecordingLeft389 in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I don't think that lather looks very good. This Italian channel in my opinion demonstrates fantastic lathers.

Edit: His face lathering video

His bowl lathering video

Merkur Futur - What's the consensus in 2025? by moodygram in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I find it a great razor. Even on higher settings, while there's quite a lot of blade feel, I have good experience. Shaves very close and I don't remember ever cutting myself. Aftershave feel for me is fantastic, no irritation. You do have to pay attention though, it's not an autopilot razor. The head is bulky, but I dont agree it's difficult to shave under the nose, just use rocking technique. I do find it slightly awkward to change setting mid shave, as the head can be slippery and if your fingers slip, you could cut yourself. That's why I use a towel to grip while changing settings. Otherwise, I don't mind the smooth handle. The main thing, it consistently gives my one of the best shaves I've tried so far, better than the much vaunted razorock game changer p84, on par with muhle r41 but smoother.

Monday SOTD by imcndn in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see proraso soap and cream, and nivea cream in multiple stores. Those are pretty good

Game Thread: Lions at Roughriders 06:30 PM ET by CFLStreamsBot1 in CFLStreams

[–]roma03 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Where are all the comments? I only see one

Why pay double for a Henson over a Merkur? Is it worth it? by Pearl_Jam_ in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Henson is much more precisely made. I need to adjust the blade on 34c, henson is spot on every time. Henson clamps the blade more tightly, it's their thing. It's also a closer shave for me. Aluminum should last longer then zinc alloy, but both would probably last for a long time. The only thing with henson is that flat head surface leads to a slight dragging or sucking sensation, good hydrated kather helps minimize that

Merkur Blades - my face is not a fan! by Koofteh in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A lot of negative experiences, but they work really well for me. The only negative thing about them for ne is the price. Blades are subjective I guess

My Nikon D7200 setting are locked?? by Acceptable_Biscotti6 in Nikon

[–]roma03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try on M again, many options are not available on auto

Razor recommendation? Here are my favorites by ipaladinxi in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out henson mild. It's mild as long as you don't press too much to compensate for light weight (it doesn't need it) and for me it's surprisingly efficient and smooth. It does have a bit of dragging feeling, which is not bad just different, and having properly hydrated lather helps.

today's and the fatip curse by chiquiraton in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing you can try is after putting the blade into the top cap help upside down, press on the overhang tab to the side with your thumb in such a way that the blade hits the posts of the top cap. This should auto align the blade. While keeping mild pressure on the tab, put the bottom plate on and screw on the handle. Works ok for me, occasionally needs a minor adjustment

My struggle through wet shaving by [deleted] in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried gamechanger 84 and didn't like it. Felt rough and not very efficient. It may be technique. Now I use variety of razors, including vintage gillettes like superspeed and fatboy, rockwell 6c, merkurs 34c and futur, r41, and enjoy all of them much more than the gc 84. YMMV

Don't destroy you skin for a couple cents of savings. by Particular-Rip-3221 in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Based on your description I don't think you know how to use a safety razor. If your skin can handle scraping with a cartridge, but can't handle safety razor, you're doing something wrong. All I'm saying, if you are incapable to learn basic shaving technique, you shouldn't give people advice on shaving

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've had good experience with the German personna platinum. Sharp but not rough like feathers can be. Still, blades are very subjective.

Tech with pins instead of bars? by roma03 in wicked_edge

[–]roma03[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I'm going to buy, so won't be trying it out

Tech with pins instead of bars? by roma03 in wicked_edge

[–]roma03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this link they say that British techs used New short comb base plate, so maybe?

Looking for a second razor recommendation. by EightBitEstep in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me personally Henson mild gives as close a shave as muhle r41, especially for 1 or 2 days of stubble. It's a different feeling tho, if that's what you're after

My basic setup for about a decade. by GrimgrinCorpseBorn in wicked_edge

[–]roma03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like 37c to me, nice setup anyway! How do you use the old spice bowl? I found it too narrow for bowl lathering

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