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I understand, looking at the photos, I understand that it concerns the upper caps in adjustable razors., like they way the threads are connected to the cap with locktite
I understand, looking at the photos, I understand that it concerns the upper caps in adjustable razors., like they way the threads are connected to the cap with locktite
The bottom of the handle core on the Konsul is also rusted.I understand, looking at the photos, I understand that it concerns the upper caps in adjustable razors.
The stainless Blackbird is only $200. Why not pick up one of those? They are fantastic.@helicopter
Thanks for the additional photos; indeed, it doesn’t look very good, which is a shame.
I was really curious about how these razors perform. After reading your post and seeing the photos, I can see they leave a lot to be desired.
No. I hate dealing with that kind of thing.@helicopter
So, I understand that there are better razors—better crafted, more efficient, and more effective.
Tell me, my friend, did you report the rust issue to the manufacturer who claims to offer a lifetime warranty?
I'm curious about their reaction—would they shift the blame onto improper use of the razor, or would they admit fault and replace it with a new one?
I have an Ambassador machined and a Konsul polished and they have perfect finishesYeah, considering the pricing, it really is sort of crappy finishing. I get the feeling that a real machinist or craftsman is doing the work at most American manufacturers while Rex probably has OJT and people at a third of the rate.
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Machine marks on the safety bars, bead blasted in the middle of the base bottom, polish at the edges, bright polish on top of the base plate. Why not polish the exposed surfaces to a high finish and leave the tight tolerances on the engaging surfaces? My guess would be to save 67% on labor cost.