RazoRock Hawk - Printable Version

RazoRock Hawk - Printable Version

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RazoRock Hawk - ischiapp - 01-18-2021

[Review] RazoRock Hawk V2 AL Hulk Green

My SE champion is the Colonial Razors The General V1 AL.
Since I bought it I have tried various others.
But in the end, every confrontation was to its advantage.

In addition to the technical characteristics, it had a great price.
Especially for those who bought it during the launch phase.
Unfortunately, the model quickly went out of production.

At the time, the RazoRock Hawk V1 had just been released.
But it had little to offer compared to the CR.
After a while the aluminum V2 arrived.
Which over time has been enriched with very beautiful anodized liveries.
This green, as well as the Electric Blue, have always attracted me.

The RR offers today many advantages:
• performance
• colors
• aluminum
• price

To date I am sure to recommend this razor.
For those who want to try an SE razor for the first time.
But also for those who already love the superior capabilities of Artist Club (AC) blades, and are looking for a light or colored razor.
Given the very advantageous price, compared to direct contenders, some I have read choose it as a backup / travel razor.

Performance is related to the blade.
But the manufacture is of value.

Weight and balance are optimal.
In the hand it is absolutely accurate.
I find it very pleasant.

Basically the weights and balances are similar:
• Total RR 36g | CR 44g
• Head RR 13g | CR 18g
• Handle RR 23g | CR 26g
• Balance RR 36% / 64% | CR 40% / 60%

But the feeling is different.
The elongated teardrop shape of the CR handle, combined with the slightly better balance, makes the feeling more natural.
Especially considering my back grip technique.

However these are minor differences. Finding a (in my opinion) beautiful razor, at the right price, in aluminum, with a long but light handle and therefore better balanced (greater efficiency of the material) today is not easy. This I believe is. Definitely !!!

And looks very nice in SOTD.

RE: RazoRock Hawk - MrGuy - 01-19-2021

I have the open comb stainless version and I really enjoy it! The wider AC style blades took me a little while to get used to navigating the neck, but nothing any more challenging than learning to use safety razors in general. I tend to prefer razors on the heavy side, so that could be a negative for some. I’d still love to grab an aluminum version, my timing never works out, or I forget to check until after my order ships! Their anodizing looks pretty sharp, nice pop of color without being over the top.
I have to say though, I’m not completely satisfied with the blade life. Edge quality seems to take quite a dive after the 3rd shave. I’ve only tried a couple blade options though. The great experience with the razor keeps me coming back for more and wanting to experiment with more blades.

RE: RazoRock Hawk - Ordinaryshaver - 01-19-2021

Is it the novelty of it being a new item that draws y'all to it? Or is thier an actual difference in the blade feel as compared to other options?

Legitimately curious, as I've not tried one, but have heard lots of talk surrounding them.

RE: RazoRock Hawk - MrGuy - 01-19-2021

(01-19-2021, 03:20 AM)Ordinaryshaver Wrote: Is it the novelty of it being a new item that draws y'all to it? Or is thier an actual difference in the blade feel as compared to other options?

Legitimately curious, as I've not tried one, but have heard lots of talk surrounding them.

In my case I really love the variety of all kinds of products in the hobby, I’m always excited to try something new. Most of the time my only criteria for a new item is if I can afford to buy it and be completely disappointed, maybe able to pass it on or be stuck with something I don’t enjoy using. So, with all that, wanting to try something different/new encouraged the purchase. Turns out for me it’s an excellent razor so that’s why I continue to use it. I find it very efficient and just different enough from other options to be a change from anything else I own.

RazoRock Hawk V2 AL Hulk Green VS Colonial Razors The General V1 AL Black - ischiapp - 01-23-2021

Different conception of the same geometry.
Exposure is similar, with differet angle, gap and reveal.
IMHO a shallower angle, with a little more gap but less reveal is the best way.
So The General V1 AL is a better daily shaver.
Anyway the Hawk V2 AL is a good one too.