Thread: Thoughts on the RAW Shaving RS-10

Gentlemen,

I don't ever remember a double edge safety razor feeling like a jewel in my hands until the RAW Shave RS-10. Not even the Wolfman, or the Paradigm titanium. Wolfman's workmanship was dazzling, and I loved Paradigm's light weight and handle design, but neither razor gave me a perfectly comfortable shave — for me, comfort over perfect.

RAW RS-10 meets both considerations. Admirably, I might add. The razor, on the mild plate, gives me a perfect shave, while it pampers my ultra sensitive skin. Perfect and comfort on the same plate. As a longtime wet shaver, predominantly with the straight razors, what more can I ask for?

Much has been written about the RAW RS-10 razor's impressive fit and finish. I agree with everything noted. The razor is beautiful. A piece of art. Its ideal balance from where I hold the handle, slightly above the middle with the pinky anchoring the tip, makes the razor all the more suited for my arthritic hands. The razor is heavy, but not so heavy that it overwhelms my hands. I dare say, for a stainless steel razor, RAW RS-10's weight feels less than that of other prominent stainless steel DE razors.

The handle's grip, which consists of canals rather than deep knurling, and the smooth finish, render a distinct softness to this razor. I really like this element in the RAW RS-10. The razor is a joy to hold.

I have had several shaves with the RAW RS-10's mild plate, using Feather blades, and each shave has been close and comfortable. So comfortable that I have been tempted to add a fourth pass to my usual three for the pleasure of it. Soon I will try the more aggressive plate for comparison.

Not many double edge razors treat my ultra sensitive skin as gently as the RAW RS-10. The only razor that comes close to the RAW RS-10 in this respect is the Timeless 0.68 with the scalloped top and base plates. I do have the Timeless. The RazoRock Game Changer, too. Except for couple Gillettes, that's the limit of my safety razors. I don't see that changing anytime soon.

The RAW RS-10 is pricey. To me, though, the razor is worth every penny, not only because of its overall quality, in the built and and the heavenly shave, but also because this exceptional razor makes me happy. My morning shaves are a joy. That's worth a fortune.