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I got this razor about 3 months ago, and after using it in rotation for that long I believe I can now make a proper review of it. At first glance, it is a nice-looking razor that is very price-competitive with some of the other high end razors out there. One thing I like is the metal pommel at the end of the handle, which I don't see on competitors such as Edwin Jagger razors.
Upon closer inspection, you start to notice that all is not quite as perfect as it seemed. In this case, the handle far outclasses the head. The handle is made in the UK and is excellent, while the head is made in India, which I have no problem with either. My issue is with the additional plating and finishing steps that were done to this head when it reached the UK. I went into greater detail in this thread. It may have been preferable to leave the original Indian plating alone.
OK, but how does it shave? Very nicely indeed. The razor is balanced well and is comfortable to grip. The smooth faux ivory handle may be slippery to those who shave with wet, soapy hands, but I've had no trouble with it. The head looks a lot like a Merkur head, and it shaves a lot like one. It's right in the middle between mild and aggressive, occupying a niche that my HD or 38C reside in.
It gives a very nice shave, and is classy looking to boot. It looks great on my bathroom shelf, as long as you don't look closely enough to see the two spots of plating that my thumbnail was able to scrape off. I believe that if Rooney straightens out the problems with the heads (if nothing else, just leave them the heck alone after they arrive from India), they will have a real winner.
Upon closer inspection, you start to notice that all is not quite as perfect as it seemed. In this case, the handle far outclasses the head. The handle is made in the UK and is excellent, while the head is made in India, which I have no problem with either. My issue is with the additional plating and finishing steps that were done to this head when it reached the UK. I went into greater detail in this thread. It may have been preferable to leave the original Indian plating alone.
OK, but how does it shave? Very nicely indeed. The razor is balanced well and is comfortable to grip. The smooth faux ivory handle may be slippery to those who shave with wet, soapy hands, but I've had no trouble with it. The head looks a lot like a Merkur head, and it shaves a lot like one. It's right in the middle between mild and aggressive, occupying a niche that my HD or 38C reside in.
It gives a very nice shave, and is classy looking to boot. It looks great on my bathroom shelf, as long as you don't look closely enough to see the two spots of plating that my thumbnail was able to scrape off. I believe that if Rooney straightens out the problems with the heads (if nothing else, just leave them the heck alone after they arrive from India), they will have a real winner.
