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    Default PRC Hydra

    Here she is, boys . . .
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    I have to say the packaging is very nice. The wool sleeve is very thick and it all just fits together in a very classy and slightly humorous way. I particularly love the tag-line, "On the cutting edge of antiquity."
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    I particularly like the WIDTH of the new blade stock. It is very substantial, and reminiscent of some of the heavier Wade and Butchers I have seen. Love the vee notch in the spine out on the toe.
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    Very nice. Let us know about the first shave with it.
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    I'm happy to see the PRC Boys are still delivering a nice product to their legion of customers.

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    I did not notice any "damage" as was noted by another member, so either I got lucky, or his issues are a one-off that PRC will have to deal with and make good. That being said, I am a little disappointed in the finish on the blade and tang. Looking at their site just before posting this, and I was expecting the same mirror finish that the pics on the site show. It does detract somewhat from the etchings when you have to look "around" the scratches to see them. There is not complaint whatsoever with the scales, the fit and finsh of the blade within the scales, or the pinning, which looks GREAT when doubled up. That being said, compared to the finish on the Ralf Aust I purchased it is not as good, not even close. That is a disappointment. It is not something I will be shipping the razor to Portland for correction over, but it does put a bit of a down note to the whole experience. Lets call it an 8/10


    That being said, a quality shave tomorrow with what appears to be a very crisp and keen edge will go a long way towards forgiveness.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Orville View Post
    Love the vee notch in the spine out on the toe.
    You can thank Alex Jacques for that. As far as I know, that design feature used to be unique to his razors until PRC appropriated it.

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    Lovely looking razor, but if I'd just paid for it, I'd be a little disappointed with the lack of attention to detail on the finish. Just saying. Hope I don't offend anyone!

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    Not Dissin,Blade looks servicible,My only complaint would be why the they used a clunky spacer instead of a wedge??
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
    Not Dissin,Blade looks servicible,My only complaint would be why the they used a clunky spacer instead of a wedge??
    Whenever I see that on a razor, I figure it is due either to ignorance or laziness.

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