Guess we see different FX.
Swiss Razor Tedalus
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Your graph is for 5 days not today. This is todays chart
4 percent in a single day is a monster move in FX ( Foreign exchange) for well established pairs like the CHF/US.. and recall the market has been closed since 5pm Friday eastern standard time. And it's a holiday weekend so volume is almost non existent . the price change in the last 36 hours is a measly few pips. The razors price increase was most likely caused by the site administrator or whoever is in charge of the prices.. not taking sides , just stating facts..
The FX market normally closes Friday 5.00pm eastern standard time, and opens again on Sunday at 5.00pm eastern standard time. their are price movements when the market is closed but they are minusule. All the big institutions and liquidity providers aren't trading during the weekends. Especially during a big holiday weekend . That's why prices during that time stay within the tiniest of ranges.
The FX market normally closes Friday 5.00pm eastern standard time, and opens again on Sunday at 5.00pm eastern standard time. their are price movements when the market is closed but they are minusule. All the big institutions and liquidity providers aren't trading during the weekends. Especially during a big holiday weekend . That's why prices during that time stay within the tiniest of ranges.
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I stand corrected. My fault, I don't really track traditional FX, just BTC and ETH against a few currencies, then translate in my head. I'd hold out the possibility it takes a little time to decide to price change on FX volatility ( unless volume commodities) so they could have been reacting to a longer than 1 day history.
It was my screw up. I only track BTC and ETH against fiat, then approximate an exchange rate in my head. Those actually do trade 7x24x52 and are more volatile.
FWIW I asked Bard if the price had gone up
Yes, the Tedalus Velocity One razor appears to have increased in price in the last month, at least on some retailers. The current price varies depending on the retailer and location, but here's a comparison:
Oct 27, 2023:
Dec 30, 2023:
As you can see, the price on the Damn Fine Shave website has gone up by USD $25 in the last month. It's possible that other retailers have also increased their prices, but I haven't been able to confirm this for all available locations.
They could just be monkeying with USD customers if it is not exchange rates, or they are adjusting/anticipating to past devaluation or future devaluation. Interestingly the price actually dropped in SF to 750 today.
FWIW I asked Bard to check on the historical price (stand not included). It hasn't changed in Swiss Francs. Here is the reply:
Yes, the Tedalus Velocity One razor appears to have increased in price in the last month, at least on some retailers. The current price varies depending on the retailer and location, but here's a comparison:
Oct 27, 2023:
- Tedalus website: CHF 794.95 (approx. USD $850)
- Damn Fine Shave (US reseller): USD $999.99
Dec 30, 2023:
- Tedalus website: CHF 794.95 (approx. USD $850)
- Damn Fine Shave (US reseller): USD $1024.99
As you can see, the price on the Damn Fine Shave website has gone up by USD $25 in the last month. It's possible that other retailers have also increased their prices, but I haven't been able to confirm this for all available locations.
They could just be monkeying with USD customers if it is not exchange rates, or they are adjusting/anticipating to past devaluation or future devaluation. Interestingly the price actually dropped in SF to 750 today.
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"I have to just hold it and look at it sometimes"
Just to clarify I was talking about the razor
I take with a pinch of salt, claims that Tedalus 0.89mm = Wolfman 1.55mm WR2 in efficiency.
Having shaved extensively with the latter, I can tell you the 1.55 is hyper-efficient and the
smoothness it creates lasts over a day and a half. It's not an everyday razor for the majority.
Diamondback is described as "a mild razor with high efficiency". Reports from users rate the
Diamondback's efficiency as being on par with Wolfman 1.35 WR2. The latter is a crazy good
razor and for those with tough beards it may be the only one you need.
Regarding how DB bends the blade, see below (not my pic):
Apologies for slotting this here but the question was posed here.
Judging by your picture and the ones I was able to find from another forum, I think the way the Velocity One bends and sticks the blade out is more to my liking and it feels like it would be at least a little bit more efficient compared to the DB. Of course, a picture can only give you so much information.
That I can understand. They are just trying to gouge the consumer. My problem is that the manufacturer raised his price from the morning to the afternoon.
The velocity one looks like a bastard child from a threesome gone wrong involving a Henson , Rocnel sailor & Lambda Athena
the razor has borrowed the following.
Henson: the blade clamping & lather channels
lambda athetha: overall shape & over the top aesthetics
Rocnel elite and sailor. the handle design, texture, top cap shape and design
the razor has borrowed the following.
Henson: the blade clamping & lather channels
lambda athetha: overall shape & over the top aesthetics
Rocnel elite and sailor. the handle design, texture, top cap shape and design
The Henson V.2 clamps the blade further out...and a lot more firmly.
From what I see in close-ups, the Tedalus simply curves the blade downwards.
Henson's clamping is irreproachable, IMO.
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I have 2 henson titanium razors (V1) and as you say, blade clamping is excellent. I find the Tedalus also clamps the blade seriously well.
On that site someone posted a review mentioning this razor:
Le Maurice head
Be sure to wait for the loading of the different options (material, GAP, ...) before adding to the basket. Le Maurice: the very first razor from Atelier Durdan, paying homage to my beloved grandfather. This double-edged safety razor easily combines ease of use and unparalleled performance. It is...
atelierdurdan.com
Handle on the tedalus doesn't allow water ingress further than the threads.
ERS4
My exploding razor knows secrets
This will have no impact.
The Rex Ambassador's handle is also hollow, which has never caused trouble.
I live in an Asian island country and the humidity is usually 50~90+, more humid than most places in the world; even so, my razor still dries within a day.
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Update information
Tedalus’ 333 units of Essence have been sold out in 2023.
In order to thank the first buyers for their support, he will not produce the exact same razor again; even if a new shavette may be launched in the future, it will be a different design.
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