SOTD: 31/08/2023
Razor: Yaqi Romulus
Blade: Feather Pro, 1st use
Brush: Highlander “Azzuri” Custom Brush Boti 4th Gen Pink 3 Color Synthetic Knot
Bowl: 3D Printed Bowl
Preshave: PAA Cube Unscented Soap
Soap: Master Soap Creations Night On The Town Puck
Balm: The Inkey List Vitamin B, C And E Moisturiser Balm
Fragrance: Jean Paul Gautier Le Male Eau de Toilette
My first time out with the Yaqi Romulus and I have to say I’ve got mixed feelings about it. It feels great in the hand, (though knew I’d probably have preferred the matte finish!) it’s well polished and nice and light. It seems well made but on my first outing I found it extremely mild. I know the razor/brand gets a lot of hate and accusations about being a Vector copy but if you were to mark the Vector at a 8/9 out of 10 for efficiency/aggressiveness, this would be at the opposite end of the scale, a 2/3. It actually doesn’t feel like a straight copy of the Excalibur in steel either, I found it milder than that too. Put it this way a fresh Feather Pro is normally a little harsh on a first use or two, this tames it completely! I’m sure it will make a great daily driver, it’s buttery smooth and mild but it’s not breaking into my top 3 as I thought it would as it’s a tad too mild, and certainly the mildest AC I’ve ever used. I need to give it more tries out obviously but not the slam dunk I expected, The Oren’s top position is still safe!
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