Thank you for your response. I like mild razors. Hows the blade angle set? Is it similar to the DE89?Honestly, I felt mine wasn’t too far off from a DE89. It was pretty mild and ultimately had to move on to another member. Stunningly crafted, though, and the best grip available (IMHO).
Thank you for your response. I like mild razors. Hows the blade angle set? Is it similar to the DE89?
I think the Op asked about the Envoy (3 piece), not the Ambassador (adjustable).My experience as well, and I agree with the DE89 on the low settings. One thing I like about the Rex is the range - cranked up, the aggression (or efficiency) can be increased significantly, so you can go from Lexus to Ferrari with a turn of the dial (and infinitely adjustable).
That is definitely not normal. I would give them a call if it is under warranty.I bought a Rex Envoy with a technological defect (short thread on the screw of the upper plate). Has anyone else bought this razor with such a defect?
+1 sounds like a return & replace. Sorry to hear that, it’s annoying sometimes going through this. GLThat is definitely not normal. I would give them a call if it is under warranty.
I tried both, and the Envoy felt more like 3.5 but for some odd reason the Ambassador felt way more comfortable, even at 4. They are not the same razor. My sweet spot was 2.5 on the Ambassador.Advertised as a "3" on their Ambassador on the site, so that would classify it in the "mildly aggressive " range for me. A "4" is probably the top range I like to shave with the Ambassador.
Of course, it is under warranty, bought on 7/08/2020. I believe that an ordinary 3-piece razor costing $ 125 should not have any disadvantages.That is definitely not normal. I would give them a call if it is under warranty.
Despite the disadvantage, I can shave my Envoy and I am in love with it. I like this razor very much, but I do not see the need for an adjustable razor, although the Ambassador is also beautiful.If you like mild razors, I’d recommend against an Envoy and instead recommend the Ambassador. I use my Ambassador at 2 or 2.5 (lower setting than the published equivalent of 3 for Envoy) and prefer moderately aggressive razors: Fatboy on 7-9, Timeless Ti 0.95 OC.