Was watching Geo Fatboy today and he was shaving with this this AM - an update to the REX Ambassador - basically adds a longer handle.
I have the original model, and I think it is a fine razor and hits all my buttons - top-notch craftsmanship, stainless steel (my favorite material for razors), and a nod towards the past while being modern. If I had any critiques of the razor - IMO it is extremely aggressive and I have only found one blade to tame it, even on the lower settings.
I wonder if this was available when I bought my REX, which model I would have chosen - as I do prefer longer handles. I think probably I would have stuck with the smaller one given it is an homage to the Gibbs which I really admire. It is more expensive than the original as well. I don’t see myself in the market for this one - though I can definitely see the appeal - thought our gang would find this interesting.
Here are the specs for comparison between the XL and the original.
Ambassador XL
Length: 4.25" 108mm
Weight: 4.2oz 119g
Blade Gap: 0.012" - 0.052"
Blade gap/exposure per setting
Ambassador (original)
Length: 3.5" 87mm
Weight: 3.73oz 106g
Blade Gap: 0.012" - 0.052"
Blade gap/exposure per setting (same for both)
I have the original model, and I think it is a fine razor and hits all my buttons - top-notch craftsmanship, stainless steel (my favorite material for razors), and a nod towards the past while being modern. If I had any critiques of the razor - IMO it is extremely aggressive and I have only found one blade to tame it, even on the lower settings.
I wonder if this was available when I bought my REX, which model I would have chosen - as I do prefer longer handles. I think probably I would have stuck with the smaller one given it is an homage to the Gibbs which I really admire. It is more expensive than the original as well. I don’t see myself in the market for this one - though I can definitely see the appeal - thought our gang would find this interesting.
Here are the specs for comparison between the XL and the original.
Ambassador XL
Length: 4.25" 108mm
Weight: 4.2oz 119g
Blade Gap: 0.012" - 0.052"
Blade gap/exposure per setting
Ambassador (original)
Length: 3.5" 87mm
Weight: 3.73oz 106g
Blade Gap: 0.012" - 0.052"
Blade gap/exposure per setting (same for both)
| 0.30mm | 0.389mm | 0.473mm | 0.55mm | 0.643mm | 0.727mm | 0.81mm | 0.897mm | 0.981mm | 1.066mm | 1.151mm | 1.235mm | 1.32mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.012" | 0.01533" | 0.01866" | 0.022" | 0.02533" | 0.02866" | 0.032" | 0.03533" | 0.3866" | 0.042" | 0.04533" | 0.04866" | 0.052" |
| 0.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 |