Yes - hence my (?) after the "v4".
The question, to me, is whether there is a higher failure rate in the later production run? If so, why?
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Yes - hence my (?) after the "v4".
The question, to me, is whether there is a higher failure rate in the later production run? If so, why?
3 common causes are:
1. Changes in machine set-up and/or tooling between production runs. I imagine they don’t have machines dedicated purely to making the Flexi. Tool bits and machine parts wear out and need to replaced. Things can go out of spec after these changes are made.
2. The machines themselves are inaccurate, known as “run-out” in machinist terminology. Essentially the variance a machine has from its originally specified tolerance capability. Run out tends to occur and increase as machines get worn over usage hours.
3. Variance in hand finishing. This can occur for a multitude of reasons: Employee turnover, different levels of skill abilities for people doing the same task, etc.
1. Changes in machine set-up and/or tooling between production runs. I imagine they don’t have machines dedicated purely to making the Flexi. Tool bits and machine parts wear out and need to replaced. Things can go out of spec after these changes are made.
2. The machines themselves are inaccurate, known as “run-out” in machinist terminology. Essentially the variance a machine has from its originally specified tolerance capability. Run out tends to occur and increase as machines get worn over usage hours.
3. Variance in hand finishing. This can occur for a multitude of reasons: Employee turnover, different levels of skill abilities for people doing the same task, etc.
After all this Pearl Flexi talk... I had to use it today. Buttery smooth 3 passes (5, 4, 3) plus cleanup on my second shave with this Perma-sharp blade. Lovin’ it. [emoji1360]
Happy Healthy Shaves.
Josh
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Happy Healthy Shaves.
Josh
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Your Pearl Flexi is from what production batch?After all this Pearl Flexi talk... I had to use it today. Buttery smooth 3 passes (5, 4, 3) plus cleanup on my second shave with this Perma-sharp blade. Lovin’ it. [emoji1360]
Happy Healthy Shaves.
Josh
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I'm waiting for one, from the 5th batch directly from Pearl, should be shipped next week, and some of the comments here let me worried...
My Pearl Flex 1 is from batch 4 and I have zero alignment issues. However, this is what happened yesterday. I have been using setting 6 which is the most aggressive but the shaves have been very smooth and close. I wanted to experiment with the settings so I lossened the bottom knob and turned the setting dial. What I ended up with was uneven blade alignment. So this is what I did. I put the blade in the top cap.I screwed the bottom knob until the blade was firmly seated (tight is okay but don't go nuts). Now the setting dial can be adjusted to any number desired. The inserting and tightening down of the blade is a separate function from the adjustment dial. After I did this I checked every setting and the blade was perfectly aligned. According to Pearl batch 6 will be issued in late June.
TBH, I wouldn’t be concerned. I bought mine from a third party vendor (The Razor Company) so I’m not certain which batch 2 or 3 probably [emoji2369], but was definitely advertised as V2). It was a phenomenal purchase at $72 (10% off code used). I originally purchased it as a planned travel adjustable but I could definitely use it at home all the time if I didn’t have many options [emoji51]. I definitely prefer it to several of my vintage Gillette’s. I’m certain it would be replaced or refunded if there was an issue. Just use PayPal and it’ll be 100% guaranteed. Cheers.
Josh
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Makes sense. Thank you.
Nice kit!After all this Pearl Flexi talk... I had to use it today. Buttery smooth 3 passes (5, 4, 3) plus cleanup on my second shave with this Perma-sharp blade. Lovin’ it. [emoji1360]
Happy Healthy Shaves.
Josh
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I've been talking directly to Pearl, good communication from the customer support, and they guarantee that the issues are solved...although at least here on the forum at least two of them, from the last batch, have problems, maybe some bad units...
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Anybody been able to successfully register their Pearl on the Warranty page?
That's what I get.
Happy shaves,
Jim
That's what I get.
Happy shaves,
Jim
Try to change the date format, instead of month/day/year, try day/month/year.
Don't know anything about this pearl flexi razor but seen a ebayer on ebay uk having a listing taking deposit for the new pearl flexi v5 I think?
These razors any good?
These razors any good?
Yes .
I would not buy from a seller trying to pass off a new version which isn't though.
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Yea true
Does seem legit as he's sold a lot of pearl products according to his feedback, I assume you could just buy directly from pearls website right?
What's this adjustable razor like any? Anything to compare it too?
There's a whole thread here describing it friend....it's closest to the Rex Ambassador which was based on the 1930s Gibbs and 50's Personna.
Pearl describes the production runs as "phases".
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
You can try to send an email for them, they usually reply to the emails very fast.
You have accidentally typed 2121 instead of 2021 and maybe that's why it doesn't work for you. I have registered mine without problems.
I’m just chiming in to say my experience has been identical. No issues with version 2. It’s really surprising me. I too bought it as a travel (only) razor and it’s getting daily regular use from me right now. I am, however, sorry to hear others are having issues.
So...I really should just go and order one then?
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