While I was trying to find more information and reviews about the Flexi Adjustable, I came across some information from 2019 that another company named Heritage Shaving was attempting to make a budget clone of the Gibbs razor. I'm also going to show some other findings since I don't want to make a separate thread regarding similar knock offs.
They had some troubles which i'm going to get into shortly and i'm not sure if Heritage Shaving has abandoned the project or they simply need more time to sort out the issues with their prototypes or find someone trustworthy who can manufacture the razors for them.
Apparently, they've contacted Yaqi for this project, but it didn't ended well for them.
This is what Heritage Shaving said on Instagram regarding the delay of the release of their razor.
''Just wanted everyone to know where we stand with the Gibbs replica. I’ve debated saying anything but now I’m getting asked questions about our Gibbs project and I want to be as transparent as I can be with each of you.
So from what I can tell the MFG I commissioned to make ours apparently had them (Yaqi) make it.
But as of our last design sample when I said to them it was close but I needed one last fix. The adjuster dial is still not working correctly. So after that last request to make yet another change ....They ceased communication with me on it. Both companies did.
Although I did not own the patent to the razor nor do I currently...I never was going to stamp the Gibbs name to it. I was calling it the Heritage Adjustable Homage to Gibbs Replica using the same respect as I have with the other projects.
So as of now the Gibbs project is on hold and I will announce any other news when I have it.
I have another manufacturer that makes our Merit design and is NOT a shaving company. They are engineers with the equipment to make a quality Gibbs replica.
This is why we did not want to take preorders. I believe in giving the best quality product at the most reasonable price and we weren’t quite there yet with the quality.
However YAQI razor has decided to make a few subtle changes and place the design in the market. We wish them the best of luck with their version of it and we will continue to update you when we have more information
We have always operated with integrity and transparency so we will find the right MFG to continue to assist us in bringing this project to life.
Thanks for your continued patience and support.''
The Yaqi Gibbs clone can be found on Alibaba, but from what I can tell it looks like a slightly modified Ming Shi 2000S.
I don't know about you, but i'm not going to buy anything from Yaqi ever again, even if they start making CNC machined razors or whatever for just a few dollars.
While looking around Alibaba, I saw a Gillette Toggle, 30s OC Aristocrat, NEW and probably other clones as well.
I hope this wasn't posted before and people find it interesting and informative.
They had some troubles which i'm going to get into shortly and i'm not sure if Heritage Shaving has abandoned the project or they simply need more time to sort out the issues with their prototypes or find someone trustworthy who can manufacture the razors for them.
Apparently, they've contacted Yaqi for this project, but it didn't ended well for them.
This is what Heritage Shaving said on Instagram regarding the delay of the release of their razor.
''Just wanted everyone to know where we stand with the Gibbs replica. I’ve debated saying anything but now I’m getting asked questions about our Gibbs project and I want to be as transparent as I can be with each of you.
So from what I can tell the MFG I commissioned to make ours apparently had them (Yaqi) make it.
But as of our last design sample when I said to them it was close but I needed one last fix. The adjuster dial is still not working correctly. So after that last request to make yet another change ....They ceased communication with me on it. Both companies did.
Although I did not own the patent to the razor nor do I currently...I never was going to stamp the Gibbs name to it. I was calling it the Heritage Adjustable Homage to Gibbs Replica using the same respect as I have with the other projects.
So as of now the Gibbs project is on hold and I will announce any other news when I have it.
I have another manufacturer that makes our Merit design and is NOT a shaving company. They are engineers with the equipment to make a quality Gibbs replica.
This is why we did not want to take preorders. I believe in giving the best quality product at the most reasonable price and we weren’t quite there yet with the quality.
However YAQI razor has decided to make a few subtle changes and place the design in the market. We wish them the best of luck with their version of it and we will continue to update you when we have more information
We have always operated with integrity and transparency so we will find the right MFG to continue to assist us in bringing this project to life.
Thanks for your continued patience and support.''
The Yaqi Gibbs clone can be found on Alibaba, but from what I can tell it looks like a slightly modified Ming Shi 2000S.
I don't know about you, but i'm not going to buy anything from Yaqi ever again, even if they start making CNC machined razors or whatever for just a few dollars.
While looking around Alibaba, I saw a Gillette Toggle, 30s OC Aristocrat, NEW and probably other clones as well.
I hope this wasn't posted before and people find it interesting and informative.