Have straights, open and closed comb slants, Feather SS and Dovo shavette that takes 3 blade types. Why is it again that a Mongoose SE razor is advantageous?
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Have straights, open and closed comb slants, Feather SS and Dovo shavette that takes 3 blade types. Why is it again that a Mongoose SE razor is advantageous?
I'm not sure that is the case. it's just another variation. Some will like the large size and single edge blade and heft of the thing.
Like they say there is something for everyone. Besides, right now the in thing are fancy all stainless safety razors. It seems everyone is coming out with one and they pretty much all seem to be selling very well.
Right on. A personal preference thing. Good to know. Was thinking that there might be some advantage in the shaving aspect. The cutting surface of both sides of a DE with a flip of the wrist must be about the same. I use the SE blades in my other razors with good success. Good looking piece of equipment though. Thanks for the response.
Gentlemen,
I don't think I have read any comments about shaving with the Mongoose being advantageous over other double or single edge razors. Mongoose is just a different razor.
Starting with tomorrow's shave, I plan the spend the entire week with the Mongoose so that I can learn it. Thus far in my experience with the Mongoose, I feel it is less efficient than the Wolfman. Both razors are silky smooth shavers, but the Wolfman has the edge as a perfectly efficient shaver. Still, I need to shave a wee bit longer with the Mongoose to determine for myself if it deserves all the accolades.
Mongoose is basically the closet a SE or DE razor will get to SR results. Not only my opinion, and of course YMMV
I have Muhle R41, Gillette Slim Adjustable, and I had Merkur Futur, none provides results like the Mongoose. Smoothness of shaves is similar for all, but the Mongoose takes the longest for the stubble to show.
One day I'll try an ATT and see how that compares.
Thanks for the tip on the Wolfman, I will check it out. No doubt that the new SE razors will have a niche market with an ultra loyal following - they always have, even pre Mongoose. I'm doubtful about the game changing hype on this product though. You know, it occurs to me that the market spoke on this issue long ago. That's why the Patriots play in Gillette stadium and not Gem stadium. Know what I mean?
Mainaman- have you ever used a Feather Pro SE in a DX or Artist's Club model? Any guidance as to how that shaves compared to Mongoose?
Never used other SE, but according to a lot of people that have used other SE the Mongoose is the best so far. Give it a try, if you do not like it it will resell with no loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by jogame
I have only used a gem g bar s/e and found the shave much better than the d/e razors I have tried. I have a couple of gem open combs coming from eBay, if they are as good as the g bar I will probably sell the d/e's I have accumulated.Quote:
Originally Posted by mainaman
I have a Mongoose and it does provide a very nice shave. I have been using the Feather Pro blades in it with much success.
I also have the Feather Artist Razor. Different animal. I need to be very careful using it as it is not a forgiving razor.
Have fun.
Gentlemen,
Lynn is right, the Feather Artist Club (straight razor with replaceable blades) and the Mongoose, which uses the same blades as the Artist Club, are two different worlds.
I plan to use the Mongoose with the Feather Professional blades all this week and then write my thoughts on the forum when finished with my unscientific test.
Thus far, on my first shave this week — I have shaved with my Mongoose once before, so in essence this makes it my second shave — the razor is quite comfortable and forgiving. The large shave head is not a problem, nor the weight and bulk. It is a good shaver so far, but for efficiency and closeness of the shave, it fails to match the Wolfman — which is also silky smooth.
I haven't used the mongoose. But it would be hard pressed to beat an old school SE razor loaded with pella blades. With my Gem 1912, I often get as good as a straight shave. And it is oh so comfy. Picked it up for a lot cheaper too. Rapidly became my go to travel kit.
I used to use the old Schick Injector from the 40's with the Bakelite handle. It also is a good shaver IMO.
Have fun.
Ed, glad to hear you got the GEM sorted. The SE shave continues to amaze.
I have a handle that I got as part of a lot of other razors but I haven't used it I don't really want to invest the money that the blades go for.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
Thanks, I don't really know but I think the stiffness of the blades makes a difference. I am interested to see how the open combs will compare, either way I am planning a cull fairly soon :)Quote:
Originally Posted by stove
I kept only a progress, EJ 89, and a few junkers that I couldn't sell if I wanted too. My SE collection grew fast, all are good Shavers except for autostrops, at least in my hands. I think you'll like the OCMM. My favorite seems to be the 1912 very mild but equally good shave. The merkur progress is the only DE I have that comes close to any of the Gems.
Enjoy.
It looks like that you will get different experience with different blades in mongoose razor. The most "aggressive" will be with bigger blade exposure. Currently it is feather professional super. Mongoose is a smooth shaver, but I would need more time to form final opinion about it. Few shaves was ok but too "mild" for my beard. You can get BBS, but it took me 3 passes instead of usual 2.
I used mine for the first time today. With the weight of the thing you have to watch the pressure or you can easily apply too much. It's too early to give an opinion of course but just from the very limited use I got a total BBS shave and I'd say it certainly bested the Feather DS-2 and seems to be right up there with the R-41. I'll know by midnight tonight.
I use a Feather DX because I believe its hard to go past feather blades & I am to lazy to maintain a straight.
I also have recently acquired a mongoose and it is a machine! Much better than expensive ATT razor I had for a while.
Love Love Love the Mongoose
Well, 24 hours since the shave and it's thumbs up. It definitely outshaved the DS-2 and every other DE I have including the R-41. It's not quite in straight territory but it's mighty close. Some more experience with it and we'll see if it improves.
I have the Feather in the folding and non folding SS & DX as well as the Mongoose. The Mongoose is easy to use and the blades are the same for all. I found that I needed a little time to get the right angle with the Mongoose but it does deliver a very good shave. I did not like the non folding Feather razors but the folding ones are pretty good. If you aren't into the stropping & honing the folding Feather is a good choice.
Lynn, now I don't feel guilty using my Mongoose instead of my straights knowing you go to the dark side once in awhile.
Given the extreme width of the Feather blades has anyone who has used it found the Mongoose awkward around the throat especially? My tastes are for a narrower blade around the apple, like a Schick injector, which yields a better east/west/east result than any other on my neck
I am not familiar with the Mongoose but I am a fan of the GEM MICROMATIC TTO open comb and clog proof SE razors, both of which look very similar to the Mongoose.Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
I would even stick my neck out in suggesting they are basically the same razor but you are going to pay a heck of a lot more for the Mongoose for what I would expect would be the same outcome.
Even though the Mongoose is large and very heavy it is well balanced and is surprisingly agile. Around the neck you just use the part of it you need in tight areas. When I had the Pils DE I found it very clumsy to use even though it's much smaller than the mongoose. It has terrible balance and very poor design where form totally trumped function.
Gentlemen, For what it's worth, I've been using a Mongoose for just over six months, and am quite pleased. It took a while to get used to it, but once things settled down, I was able to get a bbs in two passes, plus a bit of cleanup using either a Feather Pro Super or, when the Super's too much, switching to a Kai Mild--those two blades representing the opposite ends of the spectrum with the Feather Pro being a nice middle ground.) The thing to remember, as some have pointed out before, is to use very light pressure and allow the razor to do the work. The other thing I've found is that both Feather and Kai will occasionally produce a substandard blade; so if you find your "goose" is irritating you, replacing the blade often solves the problem. Enjoy!!!