Thread: Need Mongoose SE reviews..pros and cons

I thought I liked a heavy handle until I tried the Hemple titanium 'wave'. At least with the MG it is really nicely balanced.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I thought I liked a heavy handle until I tried the Hemple titanium 'wave'. At least with the MG it is really nicely balanced.

Okay Jimmy, where do I get one??

Originally Posted by ironmaned1987

Thanks for your advice, Harold! I too like a "heavier handle", so I was going to try my ATT Colossus on it. Do you have a Colossus? Ed

I have this one from Maggard, the MR8. (Maggard Razors MR8 Stainless Steel Handle Only | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products)





If there's a heavier one, I can't imagine. I think it's 150g. I also have the MR5 which is currently on my Mongoose,

Jimmy & Obie, I just bought a Jürgen Hempel Razor Handle Titanium Slim Wave (there are only 2 left after I purchased one). Diameter is 12.5 mm; length 104 mm; weight 40 grams. I bought it from Shave Revolutions. They also have another "wave" model which is thicker, shorter and heavier. Thought that I would try the "Slim" model as it will also fit into my ATT Ink well stand (max diameter of Ink well stand is 12.7 mm). Did I get the right one, Jimmy???

I just finished using my Mongoose B2 exclusively for three weeks. The learning curve was a little steep finding the right blade, angle and pressure but it has become one of my favorite razors. I tried three blades and settled on the Feather Pro Super.
Have fun!

I normally contact Jurgen direct through facebook, im from UK though so its better for me only coming from Germany.

Oh and i now have the ss Mongoose now and i prefer its weight to the Alumigoose.

Originally Posted by ironmaned1987

Jimmy & Obie, I just bought a Jürgen Hempel Razor Handle Titanium Slim Wave (there are only 2 left after I purchased one). Diameter is 12.5 mm; length 104 mm; weight 40 grams. I bought it from Shave Revolutions. They also have another "wave" model which is thicker, shorter and heavier. Thought that I would try the "Slim" model as it will also fit into my ATT Ink well stand (max diameter of Ink well stand is 12.7 mm). Did I get the right one, Jimmy???

You got the same one I got. It is 'right' for me, you'll have to decide whether it is right for you. Hard not to like IMHO ........

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

You got the same one I got. It is 'right' for me, you'll have to decide whether it is right for you. Hard not to like IMHO ........

Well Jimmy, I got my Mongoose and Jürgen Hempel Titanium Slim Wave Handle today. I already shaved this morning so I didn't shave with it today, however, I did put 3 different handles on the Mongoose to see how they all felt in my hand. Handles used: original Mongoose handle that came with the razor, Hempel Titanium Slim Wave and my ATT Colossus. There was "no contest"! My ATT Colossus won by a landslide! The Hempel Titanium was too light for the Mongoose head and did not feel balanced at all. The handle that came with the Mongoose was "okay", but I thought that the knurling was too mild. The ATT Colossus felt perfect and well balanced with the heavy Mongoose head. Also I love the knurling on that handle (I had 2 Colossus handles, one on my R1 and one on my S1 and ordered my third one tonight for my Mongoose). Like you said "you have to decide whether it is right for you"!

Originally Posted by ironmaned1987

Well Jimmy, I got my Mongoose and Jürgen Hempel Titanium Slim Wave Handle today. I already shaved this morning so I didn't shave with it today, however, I did put 3 different handles on the Mongoose to see how they all felt in my hand. Handles used: original Mongoose handle that came with the razor, Hempel Titanium Slim Wave and my ATT Colossus. There was "no contest"! My ATT Colossus won by a landslide! The Hempel Titanium was too light for the Mongoose head and did not feel balanced at all. The handle that came with the Mongoose was "okay", but I thought that the knurling was too mild. The ATT Colossus felt perfect and well balanced with the heavy Mongoose head. Also I love the knurling on that handle (I had 2 Colossus handles, one on my R1 and one on my S1 and ordered my third one tonight for my Mongoose). Like you said "you have to decide whether it is right for you"!

YMMV (your mileage may vary) is proven yet once more .......... you must have bigger forearms than this old man .........

Enjoy the Mongoose !

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

YMMV (your mileage may vary) is proven yet once more .......... you must have bigger forearms than this old man .........

Enjoy the Mongoose !

Jimmy, I did dabble in "Power Lifting" in my younger days . . . . .was born in 1937, . . . . still lift weights, but not near as much as before!