Thread: Need Mongoose SE reviews..pros and cons

Those of you that have one...what do yah think !!! Shaves last longer and are they closer than a DE ?? And where is the best place to purchase if I get enough good feed back.....Thanks

Almost like a SR longevity for me

7 to 8 shaves with the Feather Pro series. The Mongoose has caused my straights to gather dust. The shaves are better than I have gotten with any of my DE's and equal my best straight razors.

Unless you find a private seller you will be on a lengthy waiting list. You may see one on the bay but more than likely overpriced.

yea it's a fine shaver alright.

It doesn't equal my straights but comes very close. The R41 will equal a straight for me.

I'm getting around 5-6 shaves with it using Feather pros.

Can't really add much to what the others have said.
They are one fine razor!
They shave fantastic.

Best place to buy.........direct from Mongoose on Facebook!

Me too. I think the rigidity of the blades and the precision clamping system hold the blade absolutely stiff. I see no downsides. It is almost as close as a good SR shave and blades last a long time. I'm using the Feather Super Pros. I ordered from them online. Great service and not much of a wait.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Almost like a SR longevity for me

My results mirror those posted. I might add, that like the 2011 Muhle R-41, you have to be careful or the Mongoose will bite. I'm using the Feather Pros and I don't know how many shaves, but a lot out of one blade. I intend to try the Feather ProGuard blades. I hear that they are a bit more 'mellow' and forgiving.

As far as buying a Mongoose, if you do buy one, and you don't like it, I imagine you'd get your money out of it with no problem.

For me, awesome, has the heft of a good Sheffield chopper, and the strength of the way that SE is held makes for a rock solid shave.

The fact that the blade is longer, and there is a plethora of different blade choices make it an excellent DE. Have a couple of days growth, pop in a Feather Pro, for me, if it's normal Feather ProGuard, and if I just need a touch up shave, Kaptain Titan Mild...ton's of choice.

Yes, and it will bite, JimmyHAD mentioned he'd been bit on the neck, not two day's later, that critter bit me in the exact same place...blow will flow in this dangerous game we play!

Feather super pro for me. I get 4 solid shaves and can do a 5 but get a little pulling on my tender spots. Getting a super close shave is easy but I have had a little problem with getting some razor burn no matter what I do but I chalk it up to inexperience. I use it maybe once a week at the moment. I got mine from mongoose and waited maybe 6 weeks.