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Maxwell June DE razor and RazoRock Recurve RC80 side by side comparison

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Jul 9, 2026 · Christian Ortlepp

Maxwell June vs RazoRock Recurve RC80: USA vs Canada

I finally did the comparison shave I promised: Maxwell June from the States against the RazoRock Recurve RC80 prototype from Canada. Two passes, two stainless razors, one very tough call.

Gillette Blue Tip twist-to-open safety razor, fourth quarter 1958

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Jun 25, 2026 · Christian Ortlepp

1957 Gillette Blue Tip: The Gentle Shaver

I put the vintage Gillette Blue Tip through two passes today. Mild, forgiving, BBS. Here's how it went.

Goodfellas Smile Styletto V2 SS stainless steel safety razor

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Jun 11, 2026 · Christian Ortlepp

Goodfellas Smile Styletto V2 SS Review

The Styletto V2 SS looks aggressive on paper, 0.88mm gap and 0.37mm positive exposure, but it shaves as mild as a DE89 and delivers a BBS finish. I was not expecting that.