This is the place to ask beginner and simple questions. Some examples include:
• Soap, scent, or gear recommendations • Favorite scents, bases, etc • Where to buy certain items • Identification of a razor you just bought • Troubleshooting shaving issues such as cuts, poor lather, and technique
Please note these are examples and any questions for the sub should be posted here.
Hey everyone I was wondering if the Fatip il Piccolo closed comb variant would be a great all around safety razor for a beginner? Seems like the best bang for you buck especially since it should hold up for years, if probably maintained, due to it being made of brass and all. Was also looking at the RazoRock Lupo thats made of milled aluminum but I’m not sure how I would like the weight and if it will hold up compared to brass. If you have any experience with any of these or other recommendations please let me know.
Those are both pretty decent razors with their own quirks. Both can be quite comfortable and give good close shaves once you master them. Both are durable as heck.
I would probably get one of the Grande Gentile instead of Piccolo Gentile razors if you go the Fatip route though; I prefer the larger handle, personally.
Ah thank you so much for the reply. Is it the Fatip Testina Gentile that you’re referring to? Im a bit confused on the naming of each razor haha. However, that chrome finish on the testina is absolutely beautiful but I do find myself choking up on the handle to get better control when I shave but that is definitely something i’ll checkout.
Piccolo = small handle; Grande = big handle. “Testina Gentile” is the closed-comb head and it’s available with either handle. They don’t have a specific designation for the open comb model afaik.
Neither handle is Large. I would describe the Piccolo as Teeny (like a ball-end Tech) and the Grande as Medium (similar to a typical Merkur / Edwin Jagger / Muhle handle).
Ahhh that makes sense thank you for setting me straight really appreciate it