I received an email from High Proof saying that a new version of its razor will be coming out soon. The website says 5 days. There is a photo of it. No details - just a photo. It looks very interesting!
New High Proof Razor
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Looks great.
It is interesting. I've never used one but maybe the magnets didn't offer enough resistance. Regardless, I wonder how durable the spring is, and if it will be made available, or user replaceable.
Seems like the weak link in an othwise robust design.
Does anybody have high proofs customer support email address. I can’t find it on their website. Thanks
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I like the ridged cap design, bigger magnets to lock that top cap down more securely, and the wider slots to allow more flow through but not optimistic about the spring. I have the original with the magnets instead of the spring and I find the resistance ideal & near perfect for myself. I’m glad I bought mine (and a 2nd for backup
) when I did because I no longer see the old model available at their website.
) when I did because I no longer see the old model available at their website.
The spring is my concern as well. And I was hoping that someone would make an OC pivoting head razor, but apparently not this time around either.I like the ridged cap design, bigger magnets to lock that top cap down more securely, and the wider slots to allow more flow through but not optimistic about the spring. I have the original with the magnets instead of the spring and I find the resistance ideal & near perfect for myself. I’m glad I bought mine (and a 2nd for backup
Having said that, if the price would be reasonable, I'm likely to give it a go.
Would be interesting to compare to the new Shavent Compact razor in use, too.
Has anyone asked if the top caps are interchangeable and if they will sell them separately?
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I’ve been watching the countdown on the website for a week. I saw that the new version was said to be sold out and assumed that was because the countdown was still … well… counting down.
I was logged in when the countdown finished ready to place my order. To my dismay I found that the new version remained sold out. There is only an ability to give your email to be notified when it is in stock again.
Very odd. Unless I am missing something. Thoughts?
I was logged in when the countdown finished ready to place my order. To my dismay I found that the new version remained sold out. There is only an ability to give your email to be notified when it is in stock again.
Very odd. Unless I am missing something. Thoughts?
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Intriguing. Just checked again and my screen shows no countdown and still sold out. 
I didn’t like the original under my nose. And I don’t think version will address the nimbleness unfortunately so I’ll pass.
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I have now been able to purchase Version II. I think the problem may have been time zones. I am in Australia, many hours ahead of where the razor is made. I suspect the countdown system did not take that into account. All good now.
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I had no problem with that. Yet another example of YMMV.
Did anyone else ask if the new top cap is compatible with the old razor? And if they will sell it separately? I did and haven't heard back yet.
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Good question. Do let us know if they respond to you. Cheers Wal
In response to my question about using the new cap with the original razor, Brittany at High Proof Razor replied:
