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06-21-2011, 09:06 PM #1
Just When Gillette Thought It Has Cornered the market
Well gents, just when Gillette thought that they have cornered the wet shaving market a VERY upscale competitor suddenly appears--Zafirro.
Here's a link to the story about this new razor: $100,000 razor will last you a decade - Technology & science - Tech and gadgets - Luxury Tech - msnbc.com
And a photo:
This beauty, which sports sapphire blades and an iridium body, allegedly lasts for ten years. It will only set the lucky user back 100k."Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Mark Twain
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06-21-2011, 09:42 PM #2
My dear friend, jhenry:
And here I was this morning, trying to decide between my 1930s Gillette Tech Fat Handle or the 1959 Gillette Fatboy. Well, I opted instead for the 1948 Aristocrat. Perhaps I should buy the Zaffiro for my birthday on June 29, but then I probably will have to sell my Rolls Royce. It's a tough choice, what?
Regards,
Obie
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06-21-2011, 09:47 PM #3
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06-21-2011, 09:51 PM #4
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Thanked: 3795This thread is a duplicate topic of one started this morning entitled "Sick of honing..." in the razors section.
I suppose it belongs here in the safety razor section. Could a moderator consolidate these? That is, if you think it is needed.
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06-21-2011, 09:54 PM #5
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06-21-2011, 10:23 PM #6
Well, let's see:
Zafirro 10 years=100,000 USD
Greaves 200 years=2.50 USD (I am guessing original price)
The final question: will the value of a Zafirro increase?
I guess some people just need something to waste their money on.
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06-21-2011, 10:26 PM #7
Just check the calender and it is not yet April 1st.
The iridium body is nuts.
Sapphire blades might work for some
although man made diamond is available
and the biology guys use diamond now
for Microtomes now.
C. L. Sturkey, Inc. : Diamond Edge Microtome Blades
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06-21-2011, 10:51 PM #8
Sorry Obie but I've already bought them all up. I'm gonna have an expert change the blade from sapphire to diamond and I'm gonna have them launched into outer space for a trip around the Sun so we could really say they are from outer space. Then I'm gonna sell them for 200 grand. But for you, it will be yours for $125K.
No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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06-21-2011, 11:07 PM #9
My dear thebigspendur:
The $125,000 price tag means I not only have to sell the Rolls, but also the tires on the Bentley. Oh, dear, dear.
All kidding aside, though, I wonder about the merits of such a razor. Better yet, is this razor for real? I suppose it's probably a prototype that will never see mass market production. What's more, will such a razor shave any better than the Edwin Jagger, Feather or Pils? Makes you wonder.
Regards,
Obie
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06-22-2011, 02:58 PM #10
According to the link I saw yesterday it is one of a limited 99 razors to be produced. I think I will seick with my straights and Fatboys.