Cobra Classic rising

Bob H · Post by **Bob H** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:31 am

Thanks. Seems like a better shave is had without the guard. I have no complaints at all about the professional.

I am not familiar with Kai blades but will check them out at some point

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:40 am

I think both the Feather and the Kai are reported to last somewhere around 7 to 10 good shaves before they have to be replaced.

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:53 am

Is there more consistency in Feather blade sharpness now, or still hit and miss? Same question as to the Cobra's finish since there was talk about a run of them having some handle-groove problems.

For me, probably best to start with a Kai or at least the guard. I gotta try this weapon, even if I don't have Squire-skin.

desertbadger · Post by **desertbadger** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:52 pm

Ron, I've always used the Feather blades in mine and no problems whatsoever. I bought the second Cobra they ever sold and the fit and finish is excellent.

Regards,
David

fallingwickets · Post by **fallingwickets** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:45 pm

david always way ahead of the times

clive

Post by **Sam** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:31 am

I have been asleep at the wheel. Been thinking of maybe getting a SE razor. Prices coming down on the Cobra?

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:33 pm

Sam, good news and bad news: Yes they're still in stock. and No, not much chance of prices going down on these razors.

never2close · Post by **never2close** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:43 pm

I have used the Cobra exclusively since the end of August until this morning. I decided to give one of my neglected de razors an opportunity to earn its' way back into my good graces. No such luck, it was not even a close call. The Rocket was a dud. Long live the Cobra. The Cobra shaves closer and with less irritation. Go figure..........

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:54 pm

I'd once again banished the Cobra from my thoughts, but reading this post reminds me that if the Chick blades don't work out for my Schick injectors, there's an (albeit expensive) alternative. Always good to have an option. Thanks.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:23 pm

It looks like they're unavailable at the present time. My advice is to do what I did when I got mine. Check the website often or call Classic to find out when they'll be back in stock, and then don't hesitate for a moment, buy the razor and don't worry about it.

never2close · Post by **never2close** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:50 am

I'm not one for hyperbole, but the Cobra is that good.

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:22 am

brothers wrote:. . . don't hesitate for a moment, buy the razor and don't worry about it.

never2close wrote:. . . the Cobra is that good.

This is just so soothing, I can't tell you.

never2close · Post by **never2close** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:29 am

rsp1202 wrote:
brothers wrote:. . . don't hesitate for a moment, buy the razor and don't worry about it.

never2close wrote:. . . the Cobra is that good.
This is just so soothing, I can't tell you.

Ron,
I, too, fought the purchase of the Cobra. I have 20+ beautiful double edge razors and over 3,600 premium de razor blades sitting unused. I knew after the first shave with the Cobra that everything was different. People were singing, work was more enjoyable, there was peace in the world....back to reality, the Cobra gives a very nice shave.

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:51 pm

Ken, my move down from the mountain has been delayed once again and I'm hesitant in spending the dough right now on anything that's not home/move related -- but if this goes on for much longer I wash my hands of any common sense and will be springing for a new Savile Row and Cobra. Furniture will have to wait.

A man has to have priorities.

desertbadger · Post by **desertbadger** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:30 am

rsp1202 wrote: A man has to have priorities.

Well said Ron, buddy! Also a good supply of blades for your favorite razor!

Regards,
David

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:30 am

brothers wrote:It looks like they're unavailable at the present time. My advice is to do what I did when I got mine. Check the website often or call Classic to find out when they'll be back in stock, and then don't hesitate for a moment, buy the razor and don't worry about it.

so they jack up the price and still can't keep them in stock!!! this is all your fault gary!!

rsp1202 · Post by **rsp1202** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:43 am

desertbadger wrote:. . . Also a good supply of blades for your favorite razor!

David, if only.

oldtrout · Post by **oldtrout** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 3:08 am

The Cobra provides me with the closest irritation free shaves with the fewest passes. It is the most efficient razor in my den.

If the Cobra was made from higher quality material and the fit and finish better (like the ATT and Tradere brands for instance), it would be the finest (for me) razor made today.

desertbadger · Post by **desertbadger** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:10 am

oldtrout wrote:The Cobra provides me with the closest irritation free shaves with the fewest passes. It is the most efficient razor in my den.

If the Cobra was made from higher quality material and the fit and finish better (like the ATT and Tradere brands for instance), it would be the finest (for me) razor made today.

That's odd. I got one of the early, more or less, prototypes (didn't pay near what their selling for now) and the fit and finish is excellent. That was a while back though, as I bought the second one ever sold and before anyone on the forum discovered them. (See some of my old posts regarding the Cobra.)

Regards,
David

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:19 am

I got mine new last May, and as far as I know, the fit and finish are perfect. I have no idea what materials it's made of. I couldn't imagine any improvements it should have.