I'm jonesing for one but these horror stories are really scaring me
I take it you don't keep up with the forum that much lately!! I'm sure you'd have known better if you did...I just ordered a Rex Ambassador from Bullgoose Shaving. When it arrived the adjustment ring would only turn from 1 to 4 (not to 6 as it should). Paying $250 for a razor described as "heirloom quality" and having it arrive broken is disturbing!
I sent it back the next day and am waiting for replacement (or refund), but my opinion of Rex Razors so far is that they are crap!
I know that Aaron and Matt are friends so I’m sure Matt sent Aaron a Rex with no issues so you’ll most likely be getting a good example.Mine will be arriving later this week or early next. I'm curious to see how it shaves. I bought it as it's a Gibbs no.17 replica of sorts and I like the Gibbs. I know mine is issue free, as it was inspected and used for a u-tube video by Aaron of frugal shave fame.
Now you have my curiosity up about the Voskhod in my 17-4 so I’ll have to try one as the Polsilver and Kai are my two current favorites in the Paradigm so far.Thank you, Dragonsbeard, I always use the Polsilver on my first shave with a new razor, because this and the Feather are the only two blades I use. Having said that, I'll use the Voskhod next shave with the 17-4 because I read it's smoother than other blades on this particular razor and I'm curious to see. Usually, any other blade is not up to the job for my kind of strong facial hair but the 17-4 has efficiency galore, so this might work.
AFA the Rex is concerned, I keep my hopes up.
Hi, I have an "M"-4 series Ambassador, it was shipped around the 18th of December, and arrived Christmas Eve Day. Mine has no issues and is possibly my best shaver. It seemed to me that REX had worked out most, if not all the issues at that time. These are a fantastic razor. I love mine.You can purchase one directly from Razor Emporium, but not sure if that puts you in a waiting list for one. I wanted to see if anyone has the new N series, before I pulled the trigger.
I'm jonesing to get one as a lower stress/maintenance daily replacement for my slim but am totally worried about that alignment thing. I had an email to Bullgoose after their announcement email to see if they could pre-check one for me before sending out but they never replied. Likely cause they are sold out now.
Mine is arriving tomorrow, I'll check and report, altough FrugalShave checked it for me and said it's perfect.