Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I too was disappointed in the.68 but like the.84. Looking forward to the comparison
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Razorock Game Changer
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gvw755
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Okay the shave off is done and in the books (for now).
Game Changer with the bigger blade gap became a more efficient shaver and at the same time, a smoother shaver. For those out there that like to "feel their razor working", the Game Changer will satisfy that crowd. At no time did I have to think if I loaded a blade because I couldn't feel it in my shave (which was a common thing with my original Mamba). I just found the right angle, which was easier than before and it got me an efficient two pass plus minimal touch up BBS.
The Mamba with the bigger blade gap stayed true to it's design. Although I knew there was a blade loaded, it was still in the category of a "phantom" shave where you didn't feel it cutting whiskers. Another two pass plus touch up BBS, however the touch up was a little more than the GC.
Both razors are very refined shavers and both were seriously improved by the larger blade gap. Depending on your preference, you will not go wrong with either.
Oh yeah, and while I'm at it and because I'm too lazy to start a new thread in the soap section, I also got in a tub of RR The Stallion shave soap with my GC order. I used it last night with my GC shave and so tonight I used my Stirling Agar shave soap. Both are Oud scents. The Stallion was a very thirsty soap that was quick to lather and was slick with good cushion. The scent was a more refined Oud scent and rather light. RR says it was inspired by the Acqua di Parma Oud, and I have to take their word for it because I don't have a spare $150 to find out.
Tonight's Mamba shave was with the Stirling Agar. This soap was also a great performer. Not quite as thirsty as the RR, but it was quick to lather and was slick with a good cushion. The scent was more earthy with just a straight Oud scent and pretty strong, but not lasting. Both were good soaps and depending if you like a more perfume type scent or a more basal scent, that would determine which to get.
Game Changer with the bigger blade gap became a more efficient shaver and at the same time, a smoother shaver. For those out there that like to "feel their razor working", the Game Changer will satisfy that crowd. At no time did I have to think if I loaded a blade because I couldn't feel it in my shave (which was a common thing with my original Mamba). I just found the right angle, which was easier than before and it got me an efficient two pass plus minimal touch up BBS.
The Mamba with the bigger blade gap stayed true to it's design. Although I knew there was a blade loaded, it was still in the category of a "phantom" shave where you didn't feel it cutting whiskers. Another two pass plus touch up BBS, however the touch up was a little more than the GC.
Both razors are very refined shavers and both were seriously improved by the larger blade gap. Depending on your preference, you will not go wrong with either.
Oh yeah, and while I'm at it and because I'm too lazy to start a new thread in the soap section, I also got in a tub of RR The Stallion shave soap with my GC order. I used it last night with my GC shave and so tonight I used my Stirling Agar shave soap. Both are Oud scents. The Stallion was a very thirsty soap that was quick to lather and was slick with good cushion. The scent was a more refined Oud scent and rather light. RR says it was inspired by the Acqua di Parma Oud, and I have to take their word for it because I don't have a spare $150 to find out.
Tonight's Mamba shave was with the Stirling Agar. This soap was also a great performer. Not quite as thirsty as the RR, but it was quick to lather and was slick with a good cushion. The scent was more earthy with just a straight Oud scent and pretty strong, but not lasting. Both were good soaps and depending if you like a more perfume type scent or a more basal scent, that would determine which to get.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
I’m 100% sure at this point if I had bought this razor first it would be the only DE I own except those that were gifts!
Riiiiiiiiight
It’s irrelevant as to wether you believe me or not as it wasn’t my first razor nor is it my only DERiiiiiiiiight
gvw755
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For $30, you can swap out the handle. I usually do that anyway with my aluminum razors. If it's really an improved version of a razor that I can't even get on the wait list for and can't come up with $600 if I could, I'm willing to drop $30 and a spare handle for one.
I’m stoked that I’m a month I can get the OC .84 head!!!!!!
I like mine very much! I hope you do too,
You got an Open Comb one already? I love my .84 but man oh man I think I am more excited about the OC version being released than any other razor I’ve ever had.
Oop I missed the OC part. Very motivated to try one!
+1 Ditto here. Unfortunately, to try one right away one would have to buy another full razor. Joe at IB did say that the OC heads in both gap sizes will be available separately but, a little bit further down the road. Same as he did with the original GC’s in both .68 & .84. Released the full razor, then the heads shortly after. I’m anxious to try the OC plates but, I’m not willing to buy them in a complete razor. It would be redundant so to speak to get 2 exact razors that only changes in base plate design. At least that’s the way I look at it. That being said, I’m chomping at the bit to see those that do purchase the complete razor and read their thoughts on it. I believe they’ll be just as good if not better than their SB versions with slightly increased efficiency....
Fingers crossed.
I am probably going to grab another complete one just to have another handle option.
Oh, believe me, if I didn’t have all the handles, I’d be on it like flies on stink. But, I already have the Barber Pole, Bamboo, Radio, Super Knurl and the HD handles. I’m going to do my best to hold out but, you know that itch that you can’t get to in your back? I feel that can happen at a moments notice once they drop...... it’s a disease.
I have the bamboo, super knurl, bulldog, and the banded one I bought on the BST here. I think I want the radio or barber pole
