New iKon Razors For 2010

CMur12 · Post by **CMur12** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 4:36 pm

I will certainly be watching for information about the new razor with the safety bar. I'm hoping that it will be gentler than the iKon open-comb razors have been reported to be.

- Murray

CMur12 · Post by **CMur12** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:34 am

close shave wrote:Murray

According to Greg the Straight bar is very mild but not as much as the old Gillette Techs

It may well be worth a try then. Thanks!

- Murray

Pureslab · Post by **Pureslab** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:40 am

Here are some more images of the new series - these are really good and hopefully the pics give some idea on the solid build quality.

These are my brushed matte finish

From the inception of creating iKon Razors a little under a year ago - I'm now offering perfection.

High grade stain resistant stainless steel

Using an improved slotted bar blade locking mechanism , better finish - matte and high polish will be available.

The "Standard Head" is a fantastic shaver - perfect blade alignment

"Deluxe" Open Comb head will have a bit of a bite to it , but will offer a fantastic close shave to those familiar with using a similar style Gillette head.

Should be ready Feb 2010 for sale and will run an introductory "forum member" special when they are initially released[/i]

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:04 pm

I was considering the Muhle R89, but would wait for this.

Tye · Post by **Tye** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:42 pm

I was going to buy one of the previous razors that iKon was offering, but decided to hold off until these become available. Nice looking razors.

Short Round · Post by **Short Round** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:59 pm

I like the looks and quality of the new head!

I want one with a long handle!

fisherc · Post by **fisherc** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:11 pm

Beautiful razors and love the new design. I'd be a buyer of a long handled version too.

Chris

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:11 pm

rsp1202 wrote:I was considering the Muhle R89, but would wait for this.

Ron, I assume you are not talking about the open comb!

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:39 pm

Andy, I wouldn't venture within a zipcode of an open comb. But the standard head . . . probably not a good idea either, but it wouldn't be the first time that looks have won out over reason. <cough>

Ron

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:49 pm

Yes, when he says "it has a bite" I think you should take him at his word. I have a first generation iKon, and it is as agressive as anything I have. Of course, if the new safety bar version is like a tech it might be OK for you, but I have gathered from reading your posts that you don't want anything too aggressive.

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:52 pm

have a one of the oringals with the open comb

yes its aggressive and o what a shave. it took me a couple weeks to learn the razor... well worth the time

shaves like nothing else can.

i like aggressive

now i can use my ikon without getting weeps

its a true reality check on your technique

marc

and the fit and finish is over the top

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:17 pm

druphus wrote: . . . Of course, if the new safety bar version is like a tech it might be OK for you, but I have gathered from reading your posts that you don't want anything too aggressive.

Did that come across?

Yep, I'm pretty much an injector and Krona kinda guy. It's frustrating sometimes, especially when a beauty of a razor like the Ikon comes along.

As for Marc's post above, well, his shaving experiences would just about kill me. (They almost did. I started out with Merkurs and barbed wire.) He's definitely one of the Top Commandos around here. I only wish I had his and Squire's body armor.

Ron

Tye · Post by **Tye** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:42 pm

I can see me getting one of each if they come in a long handled version.

~Tye

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:56 pm

I agree with Marc 100% on the 1st generation razor.

All I can add is "Mind the Gap"!

merkri · Post by **merkri** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:15 am

That second shot does make the gap look intimidating, or at least something to be mindful of.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:36 am

I like the looks of the 2010 version of the Open Comb, but am not a fan of an aggressive razor. I can set my Futur on about 2.5 and have more aggression than I can tolerate. However, I really do like the Ikon handles. The design, finish, weight, price, and materials are top notch.

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:26 pm

druphus wrote:I agree with Marc 100% on the 1st generation razor.

All I can add is "Mind the Gap"!

Great photos there sir. Any photo geek info you care to share? (Camera,lens, ISO)

A modern day tech, hmm, I feel the dark side of SAD calling

druphus · Post by **druphus** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:58 pm

m3m0ryleak wrote:Any photo geek info you care to share? (Camera,lens, ISO)...

Camera: Nikon D700/Lense: AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED/frame 1: 1/13 sec. at f:32, ISO 200/frame 2: 1/15 sec. at f:22, ISO 1600

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:47 am

my ikon has no blade gap like the pictures that are posted above

the blade edge that is exposed lies on the comb
nothing like the above pictures

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:00 am

my ikon has no blade gap between the blade and comb

mine is nothing like these i am seeing in the pictures

SMF

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