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The razor being reviewed: https://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/products/the-phoenix-prismatic-safety-razor-a-modern-take-on-a-classic-nickel-plated I received mine rapidly from the co. just in time for an AM shave. First, it is well made and I saw no blatant flaws and the nickel finish is good. I...

Looks like RazoRock introd yet another economically priced DE razor, this one for just $6.99.

http://www.italianbarber.com/collection ... fety-razor

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Murray, I do almost all my shaving with some form of Gillette Tech or a Schick Krona DE razor as for me they are just perfect. :wink: On a whim, I did however order this new PAA razor as it intrigues me and I really like that PAA is cutting their own path and not merely copying the Merkur/EJ DE89 he...

This is very interesting:

https://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com ... kel-plated

Ouchmychin wrote:and the original Aqua Velva in the glass bottle. I am avoiding even using them because when they're gone they're gone.

I cannot tell any difference between vintage Aqua Velva & new. Regarding Old Spice yes, it has been reformulated and is far too sweet now.

Being a Dorco blade they are merely average IMO. I've used a couple, but won't do so again. You know, you can pack all the DE blades you want in a checked luggage bag, just not a carry on. If staying longer just mail yourself a pckg. with your stuff ahead of time. People do this all the time legally...

After using this a few times I am still of the opinion that it is definitely top tier, but the tub is diminishing far more rapidly than any soap I have used and that's not even been ten shaves!! :shock: Yes, I "bloom" my shave soaps while I shower, but never have I had one disappear this q...

I measured the blade gap with feeler gauges on the Teck II and was shocked. The blade gap is a whopping 0.045!! However, they neutered it with very little blade exposure. As a benchmark, a pre-war USA Gillette Tech measures right at 0.024" gap which is the same measurement I got for the RazoRoc...

I bloom the soap with hot water on top & leave at the sink while I shower. When I exit to shave I dump off the water on the soap and thoroughly rinse my synthetic brush under the hot water faucet before lathering. That way the lather is hotter.

CMur12 wrote:...I'm not sure what "two young American venture capitalists leveraged to the teeth" has to do with quality of product...

A lot, such as no upgrading of eqpmt. in order to make the monthly payments.

Dollar Shave Club are crappy Dorco blades from Korea & Harry's are made in Germany by the old Croma factory bought by two young American venture capitalists leveraged to the teeth. Neither can touch a Gillette blade from all I know who used one. It's all smoke & mirrors based on funny TV com...

Give it to your worst enemy.

Nitrox wrote:I've tried the razor with a Gillette Silver Blue and it wasn't too bad. Not close enough for my tastes...

After a few more shaves that is the same conclusion that I have reached as well: too mild.

Sorry to hear that Tucker as for me the Platinum Plus is simply a stellar blade & easily in my top 5. Just out of curiosity, what's your prep technique in detail?

OK, today I screwed an original "fat handle" from a Tech onto the head. For one, I don't like really heavy handles as they seem more error prone for my hand. I noticed a difference in that the razor handled more nimbly obviously. It is buttery smooth this razor head and to be frank, somewh...

Slated to be out in the Fall. I know nothing more so don't ask:

...I was poking around Amazon, and I noticed a razor for sale that bears more than a striking resemblance, but at more than 3X the price. It gets good reviews: https://www.amazon.com/VIKINGS-Godfather-Swedish-Platinum-Manliness/dp/B019QLSRT4/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473096577&sr=8-2&...

Well, I had my second shave with the Razorock Teck II this AM. I lathered up with J.M. Fraser's Original and my Fine 20mm Angel Hair Synthetic Brush. The razor performed flawlessly on my 24 hour stubble. The head puts quite a curve on the blade compared to any Gillette Tech that I've seen. It navig...

Well I had a go with the Razorock Teck II with my favorite blade, a Polsivler SI. I used a Razorock 22mm Synthetic Brush and their P.160 Soft Italian Shaving Soap which is very similar to Cella with a lighter scent. The Teck II head looks somewhat reminiscent of a later Gillette Tech, but this is a...