When I looked at the directory on top, I was surprised to see that there already was an entry for Executive Shaving AND for the Outlaw. I just received mine last night and my first shave was tonight. The razor is actually a rebranded Alpha Shaving Outlaw. alpha Shaving is the ones that make those metal handles for shaving brushes. The main difference between the ES version and the Alpha version is that the ES version has a polished handle to match the head. the Alpha version has a satin handle and a polished head. ES also offers an optional handle looking similar to the one that is in the picture above.
Overall workmanship is quite good. Fit and finish is great. The balance is also good, but slightly on the heavy side. From the design of the handle, I don't think anyone would complain about it being too slippery.
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One thing I noticed immediately as I started my WTG pass was that the razor was quite noisy. Usually razors do not have blade chatter on the WTG pass. This one did. The shave was smooth, but not as efficient as I expected on the first pass, even after trying different angles. ATG pass was also noisy, but was efficient enough to clear what was left from the WTG pass. I did a partial XTG pass along my jawbone and under my chin and needed to stretch my skin, but eventually I ended up with a BBS.
Tomorrow night I will switch to a new blade and possibly a thicker one to see if the blade chatter goes away and the shave is more efficient.
I also received a Braveheart head which is a rebranded Goodfellas Smile, and can see eventually comparing the shaves between a $120 razor and a $20 razor head. I am hoping that things go better tomorrow night.