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- Thread starter Bill M
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Not to beat a dead horse here but I think it has been made clear by several TSC members that the Tedalus straight razor is pretty impressive tool. I myself have said in previous posts that I really like the Tedalus and think it is a great razor to have/use BUT I also said I didn't beleive it falls into the must have category. I still believe this to be the case, mostly because despite ALL the ways the Tedlaus is great, there are other replaceable blade straight razor-like tools available that deliver a high quality experience...potentially at a more desireable price point. That said, the Tedalus really is unique in design as such it is worth having.
I was definately fortunate to be able to buy the Tedalus and stand at a much lower price than it is offered today, and for that I am greatful because the current price is higher than the limits I set for such purchases. ...and I am super cheap by defualt. I have no idea what the modifications/upgrades are to this current version but i doubt they are the reason the price is higher, I suspect the price is higher now than before simply because costs have increased AND demand remains high. I don't fault them for setting the price where it is, clearly the demand is high enough they are selling them (as of the date of this post their website showed that somewhere around 30 razors remained in stock).
As far as their claim of being "The world's first straight razor in a replaceable blade format.", I have no idea if they are the first or only but I do beleive the design is such that the Tedalus is about as close to a straight razor's geometry as anything can be AND it does have a replaceable blade.
To wrap it up:
I enjoy the Tedalus razor very much (esecially when paired with a Feather Pro-guard blade) and am happy to own it. I do not think it is PERFECT but it's flaws or short commings are not exactly reasons to NOT own one.
The primary flaw for me is how difficult it is for me to change out the blade. With more practice it has become easier but there still seems to be a bit of luck involved in getting right. And I still find at times that the razor does not "lock in" to my hand the way I like. Again, with more practice and use the fit in hand has become more natural feeling. *My hands are generally smaller/fatter so the fit in my hand should not be representative of how it will fit in other's hands.
I was definately fortunate to be able to buy the Tedalus and stand at a much lower price than it is offered today, and for that I am greatful because the current price is higher than the limits I set for such purchases. ...and I am super cheap by defualt. I have no idea what the modifications/upgrades are to this current version but i doubt they are the reason the price is higher, I suspect the price is higher now than before simply because costs have increased AND demand remains high. I don't fault them for setting the price where it is, clearly the demand is high enough they are selling them (as of the date of this post their website showed that somewhere around 30 razors remained in stock).
As far as their claim of being "The world's first straight razor in a replaceable blade format.", I have no idea if they are the first or only but I do beleive the design is such that the Tedalus is about as close to a straight razor's geometry as anything can be AND it does have a replaceable blade.
To wrap it up:
I enjoy the Tedalus razor very much (esecially when paired with a Feather Pro-guard blade) and am happy to own it. I do not think it is PERFECT but it's flaws or short commings are not exactly reasons to NOT own one.
The primary flaw for me is how difficult it is for me to change out the blade. With more practice it has become easier but there still seems to be a bit of luck involved in getting right. And I still find at times that the razor does not "lock in" to my hand the way I like. Again, with more practice and use the fit in hand has become more natural feeling. *My hands are generally smaller/fatter so the fit in my hand should not be representative of how it will fit in other's hands.