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Rapira Platinum Lux - the Razor not the Blade
- Thread starter Trace72
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Looking forward to the shave reports!
And yes, this LOOKS like a mild razor, it FEELS like a moderately aggressive razor and it SHAVES like a fierce fierce thing...
And yes, this LOOKS like a mild razor, it FEELS like a moderately aggressive razor and it SHAVES like a fierce fierce thing...
Yes, I just put an order into Maggard's yesterday, and noticed they had a few left.
Just bought it for 2$ in a local store.
You took a whole month to try it again?Shaved with the Rapira PL again this morning to make sure I hadn't been dreaming last time I used it:
Wow! What a razor! How can something this cheap made of thin pot metal be so so good?
It feels very smooth and not particularly aggressive, like a British NEW maybe.
The result, however, is guaranteed instant irritation free BBS right up there with the R41 and Shavecraft Tech.
After the shave my face is left feeling like smooth rubber. Go figure...
Truly an astonishing razor!
Ha ha - yes Alex! A lot of other razors were in between [emoji3]
Bought one on ebay. Will report back. I thought I was ok for a while razor-wise but noooooo... Sigh. ;-)
What did you get?
I accidentally stumbled across this thread.
Being a fan of Marcus' posts I had to look for this on eBay.It all took me by surprise, currently being a "no zamak" and all "open comb" type of shaver. There was one left (out of 10) from a Russian seller at a huge $3.50 (+ $6 shipping).
And as it was the last one, for 7.50 GBP total (to me), I snapped it up!
If you're there Marcus, would you recommend the first shave with the supplied Rapira blades, or what I normally use (currently Feather)?
Estimated earliest landing (with me) date is September 1, can't wait!
[MENTION=106012]1Cal[/MENTION] - yes this really is a surprising razor and it will be great to hear what you make of it.
I used the supplied Rapira blade for the first shave and a vintage Gillette Platinum for the second.
I think the sharper the better with this, so a Feather should be superb once you've got a feel for the razor [emoji3]
I used the supplied Rapira blade for the first shave and a vintage Gillette Platinum for the second.
I think the sharper the better with this, so a Feather should be superb once you've got a feel for the razor [emoji3]
[MENTION=67066]mjclark[/MENTION]
Many thanks for your reply Marcus.
When it lands I'll do my first shave with one of the supplied Rapiras and report back here.
Many thanks for your reply Marcus.
When it lands I'll do my first shave with one of the supplied Rapiras and report back here.
BTW the baseplate is made of steel. Checked with a magnet.
Do you guys think its worth it for me to purchase this? My go to's are 37c, r41, Cadet, I'm into aggressive razors to tackle my neck BBS.
I was thinking maybe a Shvcrft tech, then saw this thread, for 13.00 shipped, worth a try.
I was thinking maybe a Shvcrft tech, then saw this thread, for 13.00 shipped, worth a try.
Definitely go for it because the Rapira PL shaves as good as the best of them and for $13 it's all jam.
And, for me, the Shavecraft Tech is perfect, a beautifully made masterpiece.
Have you tried a Devette?
You can modify a RiMei or an old Tech to get an amazing performer too.
Tried mine yesterday. To my mind this razor is quite close to Gillette Sterling.
I also have other clones, they are less aggressive.
I also have other clones, they are less aggressive.
[MENTION=67066]mjclark[/MENTION] - Marcus, thanks for pointing out this razor! Received it yesterday, loaded a Rapira blade and took it for a ride.
It is amazingly cheap looking, but what a shave!!! Using a steep angle approach, a tad more efficient than the Shavecraft Tech, and smoother too!
Cheers Marcus!
It is amazingly cheap looking, but what a shave!!! Using a steep angle approach, a tad more efficient than the Shavecraft Tech, and smoother too!
Cheers Marcus!
Glad you like it David! You've pointed me in the right direction a few times yourself [emoji3]
And yes, in spite of the super cheap build, the shave quality from the Rapira PL is phenomenal eh?
7 hours since the morning shave, I can now say with confidence that this razor shaves noticeably closer than the Shavecraft Tech, still near bbs!!! Phenomenal is not an overstatement!!!
