I received my Rx-2 at the beginning of the week and as of now have 5 shaves in with it. When I first picked it up I found it to be too top heavy, the handle did not giving it the balance I want. So, I changed out the handle for a SS 90 x 13 which changed the balance now to ¾ up the handle giving me better mobility.
In comparing the razor to other single edge, the likes of the Rx-1, General aluminum, SS, brass, General 2, King Cobra, Hawk-3, Mongoose and others I had decided on the General-2 (again I changed out the handle) as the AC that I used (I like the small head as well as the shave). By the way the only blade I use is the super pro.
I had used the Rx 1 which I liked because I like aggressive razors, but it was too harsh to use as a daily shaver, so I settled on the General 2 (above all the rest) which was smoother (not as aggressive as I like) yet I got a wonderful shave with it. On one of my shaves, I used both the General-2 and Rx-2 and settled on the Rx-2 after the comparison (I liked the blade feel with a closer shave).
As far as the Rx-2 after changing out the handle (I used the original handle for half a shave before switching it out) it was easier for me to control, the aggressiveness was smoother then the Rx-1 and I get the same close shave as I do with my Wolf-1 96, CG L-3 and my Old-Style army and as with my other razors I have not gotten any irritation with the Rx-2.
So if strong smooth blade feel is not an issue but a pleasure the Rx-2 can give you a superb BBS every time. As of today I have 5 shaves under my belt and I could not be any more satisfied. In my opinion if you like aggressive yet smooth blade feel, that will give you a suburb shave the Rx-2 is the AC razor. If you like mild blade feel and very good to excellent shaves then the General 2 is the way to go. I have settled on the time being on the Rx-2.
In comparing the razor to other single edge, the likes of the Rx-1, General aluminum, SS, brass, General 2, King Cobra, Hawk-3, Mongoose and others I had decided on the General-2 (again I changed out the handle) as the AC that I used (I like the small head as well as the shave). By the way the only blade I use is the super pro.
I had used the Rx 1 which I liked because I like aggressive razors, but it was too harsh to use as a daily shaver, so I settled on the General 2 (above all the rest) which was smoother (not as aggressive as I like) yet I got a wonderful shave with it. On one of my shaves, I used both the General-2 and Rx-2 and settled on the Rx-2 after the comparison (I liked the blade feel with a closer shave).
As far as the Rx-2 after changing out the handle (I used the original handle for half a shave before switching it out) it was easier for me to control, the aggressiveness was smoother then the Rx-1 and I get the same close shave as I do with my Wolf-1 96, CG L-3 and my Old-Style army and as with my other razors I have not gotten any irritation with the Rx-2.
So if strong smooth blade feel is not an issue but a pleasure the Rx-2 can give you a superb BBS every time. As of today I have 5 shaves under my belt and I could not be any more satisfied. In my opinion if you like aggressive yet smooth blade feel, that will give you a suburb shave the Rx-2 is the AC razor. If you like mild blade feel and very good to excellent shaves then the General 2 is the way to go. I have settled on the time being on the Rx-2.