Raw Shaving RS-10 / RS-18

[Ventastic]

I’ll keep an eye out!

But don‘t blink

 

[snackgoblin]

Just curious, as I have yet to find any "official" literature on this topic...does anyone happen to know the blade gap measurements for the two plates, as well as whether the exposure is positive, neutral, or negative?

 

[TheChrisC]

Well, managed to haggle on an RS-10 that was on eBay and now have the razor plus the leather case winging its way to me! Happy days.

 

[Ventastic]

Good job, anything better than scouring the various BSTs for weeks on end.

 

[TheChrisC]

Good job, anything better than scouring the various BSTs for weeks on end.

That was my thinking! Still a huge chunk of change to pay but who knows how often these will come up anymore.

 

[Shavemd]

An RS18 with 4 extra pack of blades is on DFS BST. I'm not involved in the sale just letting people know. @TheChrisC I hope you enjoy your RS10 as much as I enjoy mine.

 

[Shavemd]

For anyone concerned about the lubricating strips for the RS18 I just heard from Avi and he has plenty available a box of 4 is $25

 

[shaveSymptomatic]

The problem with the RS18 is without the plastic strips it does not shave well. It is slightly smoother than the RS10 aggressive plate but not by enough for me to worry about dealing with plastic inserts. Just my opinion. I love my Titanium RS10, It is still my favorite in my collection.

Mark, how do both razors compare in efficiency?

 

[snackgoblin]

For anyone concerned about the lubricating strips for the RS18 I just heard from Avi and he has plenty available a box of 4 is $25

Since you're in contact with Avi, would you mind asking what are the blade gaps (and positive vs. neutral vs. negative exposure) on the plates? Or, I would be happy to do so myself, if I knew the email...I have not had luck with the listed address on the website

 

[Shavemd]

Mark, how do both razors compare in efficiency?

I personally have never used the 18 as I have always had concerns about all the plastic that would be disposable, but 2 friends have told me it is the same result as the 10 aggressive plate but a little smoother.

 

[Shavemd]

Since you're in contact with Avi, would you mind asking what are the blade gaps (and positive vs. neutral vs. negative exposure) on the plates? Or, I would be happy to do so myself, if I knew the email...I have not had luck with the listed address on the website

I sent you a PM for his email as I have asked in the past and he did not reveal the answer.

 

[Optometrist]

I personally have never used the 18 as I have always had concerns about all the plastic that would be disposable, but 2 friends have told me it is the same result as the 10 aggressive plate but a little smoother.

Agreed. Efficiency of plate A with smoothness of the milder plate.

 

[TheChrisC]

Received the Raw today and am a bit concerned with some scratches that are visible on the top cap. The seller said the razor was brand new. What do you guys think? I’ve messaged him.

 

[Ventastic]

I think it all depends on what you paid for it and if you can polish those scratches out.

 

[TheChrisC]

I think it all depends on what you paid for it and if you can polish those scratches out.

Yeah, this is becoming a bit of a dispute as he says he's baffled and accused me of perhaps having a different razor and photographing that. I wish I could afford two Raw razors! I paid £500.