Seems to have switched this or last year. The last batch that I purchased was still older German made stock. The Egyptian factory to my knowledge is a Lord factory.
Quest for a better shave
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Maybe someone that knows the region can dissect the address.
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20210923
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Second blade second shave.
The combo produced a BBS shave result. Even though I lightened up quite a bit, I did create a nick. This blade is of the very sharp but smooth camp. I may buy a few more so I can build a technique around it. It may also be a better fit for the Mamba 0.53 or the Mamba 0.70 than the EJ 3ONE6.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Second blade second shave.
The combo produced a BBS shave result. Even though I lightened up quite a bit, I did create a nick. This blade is of the very sharp but smooth camp. I may buy a few more so I can build a technique around it. It may also be a better fit for the Mamba 0.53 or the Mamba 0.70 than the EJ 3ONE6.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
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- #65
20210924
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (3)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Second blade third shave.
The combo produced a BBS shave result. This blade is of the very sharp but smooth camp and requires a very light touch in this razor.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (3)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Second blade third shave.
The combo produced a BBS shave result. This blade is of the very sharp but smooth camp and requires a very light touch in this razor.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
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- #66
20210925
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt(4)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Second blade fourth shave.
The combo produced a BBS shave result. This blade is dulling out quickly during the shave. The blade remained smooth throughout the shave. Blade is ready to be retired.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt(4)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Second blade fourth shave.
The combo produced a BBS shave result. This blade is dulling out quickly during the shave. The blade remained smooth throughout the shave. Blade is ready to be retired.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
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- #67
20210926
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (1)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block; Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Astringent
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade first shave.
A very light touch was used. The combo produced a BBS shave result. Alum report was very mild. Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (1)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block; Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Astringent
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade first shave.
A very light touch was used. The combo produced a BBS shave result. Alum report was very mild. Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
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- #68
20210927
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade second shave.
A very light touch was used. The combo produced a BBS shave result. Alum report was almost non existent. Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade second shave.
A very light touch was used. The combo produced a BBS shave result. Alum report was almost non existent. Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
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- #69
20210928
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (3)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Third blade third shave.
A light touch was used. The combo produced a near BBS shave result. One nick created on the upper lip. Alum report was very mild. Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (3)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Third blade third shave.
A light touch was used. The combo produced a near BBS shave result. One nick created on the upper lip. Alum report was very mild. Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
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- #70
20210929
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (4)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade fourth shave.
A light touch was used. The combo produced a BBS shave result. Alum report was mild. Awesome and Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (Egypt) (4)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Third blade fourth shave.
A light touch was used. The combo produced a BBS shave result. Alum report was mild. Awesome and Pleasant shave.
More info on the tests can be found at the link below:
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
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Updated Testing Summary (a work in progress)
Derby Extra
1 blade 2 shaves
average score 0.975
Excellent first shave and then dulls fast
Derby Premium
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.975
Excellent first shave then dulls out.
Second shave brought irritation and a DFS shave.
Parker Premium Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.950
Both shaves brought nicks and the result was not smooth.
Astra Superior Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.9875
Decent shaves. Looking forward to resuming tests on the Astra SP
Shark Super Stainless
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.95
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issue
Shark Super Chrome
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.981
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issues
Shark Platinum
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 1.000
IMO the best of the Sharks
Silver Star Super Stainless
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.997
A very good blade that retains smoothness and sufficient sharpness through 3 shaves in the EJ 3ONE6.
Bolzano Superinox
3 blade 10 shaves
Average score: 0.9925
This blade produced excellent shaves. Most were BBS or near BBS. Nicks or cuts were produced on 3 of the 10 shaves.
YMMV
Derby Extra
1 blade 2 shaves
average score 0.975
Excellent first shave and then dulls fast
Derby Premium
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.975
Excellent first shave then dulls out.
Second shave brought irritation and a DFS shave.
Parker Premium Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.950
Both shaves brought nicks and the result was not smooth.
Astra Superior Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.9875
Decent shaves. Looking forward to resuming tests on the Astra SP
Shark Super Stainless
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.95
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issue
Shark Super Chrome
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.981
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issues
Shark Platinum
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 1.000
IMO the best of the Sharks
Silver Star Super Stainless
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.997
A very good blade that retains smoothness and sufficient sharpness through 3 shaves in the EJ 3ONE6.
Bolzano Superinox
3 blade 10 shaves
Average score: 0.9925
This blade produced excellent shaves. Most were BBS or near BBS. Nicks or cuts were produced on 3 of the 10 shaves.
YMMV
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- #72
20210930
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (1)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Blade #2 Shave #1
The combo produced a perfect shave. No irritation, no cuts or nicks, very close and smooth. The blade feel is very smooth.
Quest for a better shave
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Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (1)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Blade #2 Shave #1
The combo produced a perfect shave. No irritation, no cuts or nicks, very close and smooth. The blade feel is very smooth.
Quest for a better shave
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Highest ranking is Shark Platinum 
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Exactly and still.Highest ranking is Shark Platinum
I’ve also decided to pickup the blades from the first round of tests. This includes Shark Super Stainless. Then, I bought a bunch of blades to check. ASCO Orange, ASCO Red/Blue, Lord SS, Lord SC, Lord Platinum, ASTRA SS, Dorco Prime Platinum, Dorco ST-300, Dorco ST-301, Dorco Titan Stainless, Gillette Super Platinum, Personna Platinum German, Wizamet Super Iridium.
So this begs the question, will Lord Platinums match Shark Platinums?
I just noticed Gillette SharpEdge Yellow is not in the list but they shave well in the 3ONE6. They might match the Shark Platinums.
It will be fun for me at least.
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20211001
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Blade #2 Shave #2
The combo produced a good shave. No irritation, two nicks were observed, close and smooth. Alum report was medium. The blade feel is not as smooth as the first shave. Blade is too dull to continue.
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Blade #2 Shave #2
The combo produced a good shave. No irritation, two nicks were observed, close and smooth. Alum report was medium. The blade feel is not as smooth as the first shave. Blade is too dull to continue.
Quest for a better shave
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- #76
20211002
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (1)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Blade #3 Shave #1
The combo produced a great shave. No irritation, no nicks, very close and smooth.
Quest for a better shave
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Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (1)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
Blade #3 Shave #1
The combo produced a great shave. No irritation, no nicks, very close and smooth.
Quest for a better shave
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- #77
20211003
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Blade #3 Shave #2
The combo produced a good shave. No irritation, one nick, close and smooth. This is a repeat performance of the first and second blade results. The first shave is excellent and a nick is created on the second shave. A lot of buffing needed on the upper lip.
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Extra (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 4.5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 9.75/10
Blade #3 Shave #2
The combo produced a good shave. No irritation, one nick, close and smooth. This is a repeat performance of the first and second blade results. The first shave is excellent and a nick is created on the second shave. A lot of buffing needed on the upper lip.
Quest for a better shave
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Updated Testing Summary (a work in progress)
Derby Extra
3 blades 6 shaves
average score 0.983
Excellent first shave and then dulls fast resulting in a nick or not a close shave.
Derby Premium
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.975
Excellent first shave then dulls out.
Second shave brought irritation and a DFS shave.
Parker Premium Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.950
Both shaves brought nicks and the result was not smooth.
Astra Superior Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.9875
Decent shaves. Looking forward to resuming tests on the Astra SP
Shark Super Stainless
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.95
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issue
Shark Super Chrome
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.981
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issues
Shark Platinum
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 1.000
IMO the best of the Sharks
Silver Star Super Stainless
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.997
A very good blade that retains smoothness and sufficient sharpness through 3 shaves in the EJ 3ONE6.
Bolzano Superinox
3 blade 10 shaves
Average score: 0.9925
This blade produced excellent shaves. Most were BBS or near BBS. Nicks or cuts were produced on 3 of the 10 shaves.
YMMV
Derby Extra
3 blades 6 shaves
average score 0.983
Excellent first shave and then dulls fast resulting in a nick or not a close shave.
Derby Premium
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.975
Excellent first shave then dulls out.
Second shave brought irritation and a DFS shave.
Parker Premium Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.950
Both shaves brought nicks and the result was not smooth.
Astra Superior Platinum
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score: 0.9875
Decent shaves. Looking forward to resuming tests on the Astra SP
Shark Super Stainless
1 blade 2 shaves
Average score 0.95
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issue
Shark Super Chrome
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.981
Some nicks & cuts and closeness issues
Shark Platinum
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 1.000
IMO the best of the Sharks
Silver Star Super Stainless
3 blades 8 shaves
Average score 0.997
A very good blade that retains smoothness and sufficient sharpness through 3 shaves in the EJ 3ONE6.
Bolzano Superinox
3 blade 10 shaves
Average score: 0.9925
This blade produced excellent shaves. Most were BBS or near BBS. Nicks or cuts were produced on 3 of the 10 shaves.
YMMV
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- #79
20211004
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Premium
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
The combo produced an excellent shave. No irritation, no cuts or nicks, very close and smooth. The blade feel is very smooth. Pleasant shave.
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Premium
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
The combo produced an excellent shave. No irritation, no cuts or nicks, very close and smooth. The blade feel is very smooth. Pleasant shave.
Quest for a better shave
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- #80
20211005
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Premium (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
The combo produced a good shave. No irritation, no cuts or nicks, close and smooth. Alum report was noticeable. Pleasant shave.
Quest for a better shave
YMMV
Razor: Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled Handle
Blade: Derby Premium (2)
Brush: Razorock Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-shave: Hot shower
Lather: StIrling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Cold water rinse; Alum block
No irritation: 5
No nicks or cuts: 5
Closeness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Rating: 10/10
The combo produced a good shave. No irritation, no cuts or nicks, close and smooth. Alum report was noticeable. Pleasant shave.
Quest for a better shave
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