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08-25-2015, 07:57 PM
Traskrom

Mongoose pict

After a three month waiting.. One SE razor against few hundred SR in my collection. :) This was first and only razor which came an inch close to a straight razor. my compliments!

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08-25-2015, 08:11 PM
celticcrusader

Nice to hear that it comes close to a straight razor as I have one coming my way from Mongoose razors expected in this week.
08-25-2015, 10:57 PM
thebigspendur

I have one.

They way to look at it is not to shave with it expecting to get a straight shave from it but rather to shave expecting a typical DE result and being pleasantly surprised with the result.

It shaves about the same as the R41 but without the aggressiveness.

As they say close, very close but no cigar.
08-25-2015, 11:13 PM
Haroldg48

Where would one shop for such a fine looking piece of work?
08-26-2015, 06:14 AM
thebigspendur

You need to contact the maker and be put on a list and then wait and wait and wait.
08-26-2015, 10:38 AM
Haroldg48

never mind! i don't have any wait left in me.:o

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You need to contact the maker and be put on a list and then wait and wait and wait.
08-29-2015, 06:49 AM
celticcrusader

My Mongoose came in today I had to pick up the £21 duty which is always hard to swollow, but after seeing the razor all was forgotten the fit and finish on the razor is superb the polished head is flawless not even the faintest swirl, I was also very pleased with my Jurgen Hempel custom Titanium blue anodized handle I choose a while ago it really compliments the stainless steel polished head perfectly.

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08-29-2015, 05:13 PM
Traskrom

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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

My Mongoose came in today

Cool handle indeed. Don't forget to remove black o-ring :)
08-29-2015, 07:57 PM
celticcrusader

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Originally Posted by Traskrom

Cool handle indeed. Don't forget to remove black o-ring :)

I think I'll keep it on there it doubles up as a safety measure when you remove th handle it stops the base plate and head parting company, plus it stops the metal hande marking the base plate.
08-29-2015, 08:00 PM
JimmyHAD

How is the balance with the heavy stainless head and light titanium handle ? Beautiful set BTW.
08-30-2015, 04:58 AM
celticcrusader

Well Jimmy that's something I noticed immediately I haven't given the razor a shave yet but I can't see it being much of a issue I wouldn't fancy using it with a stainless steel handle though, I'm pleased I purchased the Titanium I think it makes a big difference.
08-30-2015, 09:34 AM
MichaelS

Jamie, would be interested to know how this razor compares to the original Cobra (guess the name is not a coincidence!), do you have one of those as well? Mine is great, can't imagine a 'better' safety although the Mongoose finish looks tops....
08-30-2015, 09:50 AM
celticcrusader

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Originally Posted by MichaelS

Jamie, would be interested to know how this razor compares to the original Cobra (guess the name is not a coincidence!), do you have one of those as well? Mine is great, can't imagine a 'better' safety although the Mongoose finish looks tops....

Michael,

I haven't shaved with the Cobra take a look at the video you will possibly find it of interest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzly1njNquY
08-30-2015, 10:40 AM
JOB15

They are very good looking.
I will only ever SR shave otherwise I'd get one.
09-03-2015, 02:34 PM
celticcrusader

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Originally Posted by JOB15

They are very good looking.
I will only ever SR shave otherwise I'd get one.

Variety is the spice of life young Man, even making love to a beautiful Woman everynight would eventually become tedious that's why I have several beautiful Women at my disposal just in case I need a change.:D
09-16-2015, 09:18 PM
cau

Celtic, you said "I wouldn't fancy using it with a stainless steel handle though". Care to expand on that? I am on the Mongoose waiting list and thought I would prefer the SS handle[s] to the Ti ones. Since you've had yours for a few weeks, I assume you've used it. Can you share something from the experience? Balance ok?

Traskrom, did you order your Mongoose with the anodizing, or have it done after-market. I like the looks of that anodizing...
09-16-2015, 11:41 PM
Tarkus

Really pulls at your gotta have section of the brain.
09-16-2015, 11:56 PM
sharptonn

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Really pulls at your gotta have section of the brain.

You really NEED another one, Darry!

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HAR!
09-17-2015, 08:32 AM
Traskrom

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Originally Posted by cau

Traskrom, did you order your Mongoose with the anodizing, or have it done after-market. I like the looks of that anodizing...

I've ordered directly from manufacturer. This is not anodizing BTW, it's polished stainless steel.
10-10-2015, 03:08 PM
Phrank

Mine should be here next week, along with a pack of Feather Pro's, which I'll try but doubt I'll use, and coming from the eBay, a pack of Kai Captain Titan Mild, which is great to be able to use different blades.

I like to use a safety razor once in awhile, but would prefer the larger shaving area and the single edge - from what I've read, much closer to the straight razor experience.
10-10-2015, 03:14 PM
celticcrusader

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Originally Posted by cau

Celtic, you said "I wouldn't fancy using it with a stainless steel handle though". Care to expand on that? I am on the Mongoose waiting list and thought I would prefer the SS handle[s] to the Ti ones. Since you've had yours for a few weeks, I assume you've used it. Can you share something from the experience? Balance ok?

Traskrom, did you order your Mongoose with the anodizing, or have it done after-market. I like the looks of that anodizing...

Yeah to me the Mongoose with the stainless steel handle is far to heavy once you switch to the Hempel Titanium handle which happens to be half the weight of the stainless steel the razor comes into it's own It's a great razor and a fantastic shave, I personally found the angle came instinctively a very easy razor to use.
10-10-2015, 03:45 PM
Phrank

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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Yeah to me the Mongoose with the stainless steel handle is far to heavy once you switch to the Hempel Titanium handle which happens to be half the weight of the stainless steel the razor comes into it's own It's a great razor and a fantastic shave, I personally found the angle came instinctively a very easy razor to use.

I actually prefer a heavier handled razor, after looking for a while finally found the fully polished super stainless steel razor, want it to feel as close to a big Sheffield as possible....what type of blade are you using?
10-10-2015, 04:39 PM
celticcrusader

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Originally Posted by Phrank

I actually prefer a heavier handled razor, after looking for a while finally found the fully polished super stainless steel razor, want it to feel as close to a big Sheffield as possible....what type of blade are you using?

I'm using the Feather Pro Andrew I've always loved the way they shave and you can get as many as 10 to 15 good shaves from one blade.
10-14-2015, 02:30 PM
Phrank

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Mine just arrived along with an NOS unopened Vintage Old Spice Flask - this is one mighty big SE, think I'll try the Feather Super Pro blade first for tomorrows shave.

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10-14-2015, 02:39 PM
JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Mine just arrived along with an NOS unopened Vintage Old Spice Flask - this is one mighty big SE, think I'll try the Feather Super Pro blade first for tomorrows shave.

How long were you on the list before it became available ? Inquiring minds ......... Good luck with the shave .....
10-14-2015, 02:45 PM
Traskrom

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Mine just arrived along with an NOS unopened Vintage Old Spice Flask - this is one mighty big SE, think I'll try the Feather Super Pro blade first for tomorrows shave.

Congratulations! I've noticed that this beast love shallow angle. Feather pro super works only four times for me. For some reason I can't shave with other blades. They just don't shave me.
10-14-2015, 02:53 PM
Phrank

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

How long were you on the list before it became available ? Inquiring minds ......... Good luck with the shave .....

Struck a deal with a previous owner, if I'm not going to use a straight, and for travelling, everything I've read lead me to this SE, I can use different blades, different widths of blades, and the fact that it's a SE really appealed to me.

We'll see tomorrow, if the Feathers are too harsh, I have some Kai Captain Titan Milds to try...really a heavy monster, which is great IMO.
10-14-2015, 03:18 PM
UKRob

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

How is the balance with the heavy stainless head and light titanium handle ? Beautiful set BTW.

Originally I had the SS handle which made the overall package feel much too heavy - so I swapped it for a slimline titanium and the balance is just fine. Actually, I would prefer a lighter head as well so maybe future designs of the razor will address this - there's certainly enough material in it to enable a slimline version.

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Originally Posted by MichaelS

Jamie, would be interested to know how this razor compares to the original Cobra (guess the name is not a coincidence!), do you have one of those as well? Mine is great, can't imagine a 'better' safety although the Mongoose finish looks tops....

I have the Cobra original and, although the aesthetics are good, the quality and design don't begin to compare to the Mongoose. My particular Cobra has a pretty sloppy blade holder so I have to be extra careful in making sure that the blade sits up against the stops - more than once, the blade has moved when closing the door and ended up just resting on the blade stop - that 's when you pretty quickly take bits of your face off. I haven't used the Cobra since the Mongoose came along - in fact I don't even keep them in the same room.
10-15-2015, 06:39 PM
Phrank

Well the first shave with this beast was very nice, surprising actually at its speed and efficiency.

I'm going to look into getting some of the wider SE blades, this blade I had in was perfect, and it was doing a little bit of "singing" as it went through, some unexpected nicely received feedback, and I hear some of the wider blades will give more. The shave is definitely a combination of the Feather shavette style blade with the ease of the safety razor - big difference in the feel of that solidly mounted blade in the handle versus some of the wobble from a normal DE - no tug, no pulling or awkward blade angles.

Had two days of growth, and after two passes, one WTG and one ATG, anymore would have been pointless, great weight, super easy to use, had to correct myself and realize I could use one hand only, and it was an easy DFS (not a fan of the term BBS).

If you're travelling, or in a rush and want that uber close shave, this razor is it, wider head is actually perfect IMO, certainly outperforms a regular DE in speed and efficiency, but you won't be shaving for long, the Mongoose get's the job done quickly and pretty much perfectly.
10-15-2015, 07:16 PM
JimmyHAD

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Originally Posted by Phrank

I'm going to look into getting some of the wider SE blades, this blade I had in was perfect, and it was doing a little bit of "singing" as it went through, some unexpected nicely received feedback, and I hear some of the wider blades will give more.

Que pasa ? Wider blades ? I note a dispenser of Feather Supers in your photo. I thought those were the specific type of blade that razor accommodates ? What else is there ? Inquiring minds and all of that. :thinking:
10-15-2015, 07:37 PM
Phrank

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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Que pasa ? Wider blades ? I note a dispenser of Feather Supers in your photo. I thought those were the specific type of blade that razor accommodates ? What else is there ? Inquiring minds and all of that. :thinking:

Hi Jimmy - I'm trying to find the link again where I read a review that mentioned more blade exposure (width) produced a subtle "hollow singing", more like shaving with a straight, and they mentioned a specific blade as well, I'll try to find the review so I can post it.

edited to add:

The Feather Super Pro has a 1.45mm exposure whereas the Feather Pro Guard has a 1.2mm exposure...going to look at the Kai's as well, but the thinking goes, the more exposure, the more feedback. I'll try to find the link...
10-15-2015, 08:01 PM
Phrank

Here is the lengthy, superb review of this razor by SharpSpine at The Original Safety Too forum, read "Day #7 of my Mongoose Journal", if you haven't already seen the review. I've read that the variety of blades available for the Mongoose, and various blades exposures and thickness, make this a very versatile SE razor:

Mongoose Stainless Steel SE | THE ORIGINAL SAFETY TOO

Here is an interesting section:

"So, what's the big deal with the Feather Super blades you ask? Well, I'm glad you asked. In comparison to the Feather Pro blades, the Supers are more than twice as thick (.31mm vs .15mm) & they are wider giving a larger blade exposure (1.42mm vs 1.2mm). As most people know, I love the traditional SE blades from GEM which are much thicker than the DE blades that most people use. What I didn't realize is that the GEM blade isn't even as thick as this Feather Super blade is (.23mm vs .31mm). I did think that the GEM blades were thicker but that misconception must come from the spine that is on the blade which I am sure does help to give even more rigidity. For further reference, the injector blades that I purchased from Ted Pella are listed as having a thickness of .25mm."

The entire 3 pages is worth the read, super review in my opinion.:D
10-15-2015, 08:12 PM
Traskrom

This will explain blade exposure. Naturally it is in Japanese, however anybody can read pictures :)

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10-15-2015, 08:36 PM
JimmyHAD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phrank

Here is the lengthy, superb review of this razor by SharpSpine at The Original Safety Too forum, read "Day #7 of my Mongoose Journal", if you haven't already seen the review. I've read that the variety of blades available for the Mongoose, and various blades exposures and thickness, make this a very versatile SE razor:

Mongoose Stainless Steel SE | THE ORIGINAL SAFETY TOO

Here is an interesting section:

"So, what's the big deal with the Feather Super blades you ask? Well, I'm glad you asked. In comparison to the Feather Pro blades, the Supers are more than twice as thick (.31mm vs .15mm) & they are wider giving a larger blade exposure (1.42mm vs 1.2mm). As most people know, I love the traditional SE blades from GEM which are much thicker than the DE blades that most people use. What I didn't realize is that the GEM blade isn't even as thick as this Feather Super blade is (.23mm vs .31mm). I did think that the GEM blades were thicker but that misconception must come from the spine that is on the blade which I am sure does help to give even more rigidity. For further reference, the injector blades that I purchased from Ted Pella are listed as having a thickness of .25mm."

The entire 3 pages is worth the read, super review in my opinion.:D

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Originally Posted by Traskrom

This will explain blade exposure. Naturally it is in Japanese, however anybody can read pictures :)

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Thank both of you gentlemen for the links, and Celtic Crusader for posting the excellent video review of the Mongoose versus the Cobra. :tu
10-17-2015, 05:08 AM
Scareface

Some of y'all idgits cost me money!
Just put my order in the the Mongoose!