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My new Grand Shave King

I recently scored a Grand Shave King

What do you think? It appears the head has a subtle curve to it in the center. Is that normal? Should I return it?

I appreciate your thoughts and opinions


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Love those Grand Shave King's, They look Awesome, but that curve doesn't seem right :eek:/ Looks like it can be easily straighten out ?
 
The strange thing is that it doesn't just look like it was dropped or something. It looks somewhat symmetrical
its possible that it was kept together for many years and when someone tried to Twist it off it wouldn't come off, so they pried it some, and maybe bent it a little, just a Theory :eek:) . I have a Razor here i cant get the cap to twist off, but i'm going to drown it in WD-40 Soon so i avoid prying it open in the above manner :eek:/
 
Congratulations on your new Grand Shave King!

From looking at mine more closely, I can see a very minor curve up. Meaning, as I look at it from that same angle, it is not a straight line on top. But from your foto, yours does look slightly more pronounced. But maybe this is from the extra large foto too. And, from the foto also, the blade plate looks as if the comb teeth are hollow..but I am sure that is just the picture too.

I would try it out. Remember, this razor feels mild. For me, I simply get a real smooth shave. Some men may think it is not aggressive enough. For me, I rather like not have my ankles nicked.

Also, if you have a nice HEAVY handle lying about, go ahead and switch the handles. There is NO JOY in accidently dropping the razor and seeing its little neck break in front of your eyes. If your razor slips between your fingers or if it falls off the side of the tub, the heavier handle will more than likely spare you a tragic moment.

I kind of think yours is going to shave just fine. Let us know. :001_smile
 
Does the top cap curve have any effect on a blade?

It appears that it does not any more than any other razor. I guess theres only 1 way to find out :wink2:

Congratulations on your new Grand Shave King!

From looking at mine more closely, I can see a very minor curve up. Meaning, as I look at it from that same angle, it is not a straight line on top. But from your foto, yours does look slightly more pronounced. But maybe this is from the extra large foto too. And, from the foto also, the blade plate looks as if the comb teeth are hollow..but I am sure that is just the picture too.

I would try it out. Remember, this razor feels mild. For me, I simply get a real smooth shave. Some men may think it is not aggressive enough. For me, I rather like not have my ankles nicked.

Also, if you have a nice HEAVY handle lying about, go ahead and switch the handles. There is NO JOY in accidently dropping the razor and seeing its little neck break in front of your eyes. If your razor slips between your fingers or if it falls off the side of the tub, the heavier handle will more than likely spare you a tragic moment.

I kind of think yours is going to shave just fine. Let us know. :001_smile

Thank you for the info and comparison. I'll give it a spin tomorrow and see how it goes. Would you recommend a "sharper" blade then since its on the mild side?
 
I usually change my blade every other use. I like the Feather in it, also Voskhod. Sometimes Shark. I also will use TOBS avocado or just plain soap and water. I am sure that does not sound very exciting, the plain soap and water, but some days I am in more of a hurry. That extra step of unscrewing a jar lid...you know...gotta save time somewhere. :001_rolle
 
Congrats. If the cap has Self-lubricating writ on it then that curve is normal. How I know that? Because mine just looks like yours.
 
Used my grand shave king for the first time.

This is one mild razor. Still got a great shave. But since I use straights mostly its going to take a few more shaves to see if this will make the ranks of the 6 or so DEs I still have lying around

Just some initial musings, carry on
 
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