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Any thoughts on Aylsworth? (lemdro.id)

submitted 8 months ago by raptir@lemdro.id to c/wetshaving

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I'm specifically considering the Drakkant Ti. I have a Rockwell 6S but I want something a bit more aggressive. Does anyone have a razor from them? Is it solid quality?

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[–] walden 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I've never used a Drakkant (actually maybe I did borrow one from someone at one point... I don't remember), but they are solid razors. They're made by Yates Precision Manufacturing. If you haven't heard of Yates, they make their own line of razors, too.

[–] raptir@lemdro.id 3 points 8 months ago

Thanks, now I'm going down the rabbit hole of all the custom options.

[–] djundjila 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

There was some recent controversy about Aylsworth. They are having the original Drakkant manufactured by Yates, and made a big marketing thing about it being made in the US. Newer Aylsworth models (not sure about the Drakkant TI) are manufactured in China, and Aylsworth wasn't making that clear

[–] raptir@lemdro.id 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

So on their site they are pretty clear about the Kopperkant being made in China, but specifically say the Drakkant Stainless and Ti are made in the US. I will take a look though!

[–] sahenders 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

The Drakkant Ti is an excellent razor with a solid build quality. It's in my primary rotation of razors. I wouldn't necessarily say it's aggressive; more like smooth and efficient. I highly recommend it.

Edit: forgot to mention that I have the Drakkant Plus.