12-08-2020, 11:01 AM
I've owned two RS-10 razors, each with both plates. The mild plate was super smooth, but lacked the efficiency I look for. The aggressive plate provided good efficiency, but sacrificed some of that smoothness in the process. I sold the first, bought again shortly after in the hope a revisit would bring more success. It wasn't to be and that razor was also sold.
I bought the Blackbird Ti on day of release and have had five shaves, so far. I've used the SS Blackbird as well as the brass version and as much as I've wanted to love those, the blade feel has been excessive, almost to the point of being harsh. Certainly not a daily shaver. The Ti is totally different. Same efficiency, yet a softer, more managable feel and with a manoeurvrability the other materials can't match.
The RS-10 is no longer made, of course, and that may be a reason to hold on to it. From a purely shaving point of view, for me, the Blackbird Ti wins hands down.
I bought the Blackbird Ti on day of release and have had five shaves, so far. I've used the SS Blackbird as well as the brass version and as much as I've wanted to love those, the blade feel has been excessive, almost to the point of being harsh. Certainly not a daily shaver. The Ti is totally different. Same efficiency, yet a softer, more managable feel and with a manoeurvrability the other materials can't match.
The RS-10 is no longer made, of course, and that may be a reason to hold on to it. From a purely shaving point of view, for me, the Blackbird Ti wins hands down.
12-09-2020, 02:48 PM
(12-08-2020, 03:42 PM)inspectoring Wrote: Thank you guys - I don’t know what I was thinking, getting rid of a razor, why sell if I can keep??
If you already sold your RS-10 to purchase a BlackBird Ti, you are still in a good position - BB in Ti shaves like a dream. I have an RS10 with both plates as well as all types and finishes of BB (SS, Brass, Ti) and can say that for me my BB are still the BEST razors among all contemporary DE razors.
The head geometry on the RS-10 and BB have are somewhat similar but not identical. The mild RS-10 plate shaves smoothly but less efficient than any of the BlackBirds I have. The aggressive plate delivers a better level of efficiency, but it is harsher on my skin.
My Ti BB shaves as efficiently as my other Birds, but has a more delicate effect.
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