Maggard mr1 razor

gentlemen
I received my new Maggard razor (mr1) a few days back, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. most of my experience is with straights, other than my grandfather's 64 Gillette slim. I hardly use a DE anymore, but it is my travel razor, and I wanted something that i wouldn't be afraid to lose. a heirloom is NOT a good travel razor. anyway I decided that for the money, it looked like a sweet deal.
now that I got it and used it a couple of times I can honestly say: it IS a sweet deal! the mr1 is half the price of the EJ it clones, is well plated, smooth and gave a 2 pass BBS. I like the weight, I like the angles, I like the just right aggressiveness. it is definitely a keeper.
I was wondering, since I have zero experience with EJ, can anyone who tried both give an educated comparison?

grizli

I never heard of it. When I saw your thread real quick I thought you said you had bought a Maggot Razor.

Har har.

ran across the vendor's post (Maggard Razors) here on the vendors corner forum. didn't find a lot of reviews, but what I found was favorable, so I decided to try it. if I understood correctly it's sourced in the east, but so far so good. now the only question that remains is how will it keep as time goes by...
all in all, a good bang for the buck.

grizli

A photo or it didn't happen ....... :p

Took me a while and it's just cell phone pics, but here we go:

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It looks like a hybrid with a super-speed handle and a Merkur head.

I didn't know Brad had his own DE's.

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Originally Posted by HNSB

It looks like a hybrid with a super-speed handle and a Merkur head.

I didn't know Brad had his own DE's.

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I believe Brad sells the same head with several types of handles. This one was the shortest, and since it's meant to be a travel razor seemed like a good choice. Their site is very informative, with a detailed description on each, including what other brands they resemble, to give you a feel.
Will definitely visit their site again. Bought a shaving cream sampler pack, as well. Very nice selection.

That looks like a parker head

Other than a $3 chinese DE I started with for a few days, the 89 is the only DE head I've used and I love it. I've heard good things about the Maggard razors though and I wish them the best with their business. Very cool that they were able to make an affordable and effective DE. Have only used the EJ/Mühle head though, so can't do a comparison.

Nice
The price of this "copy" is ?

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Nice
The price of this "copy" is ?

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Maggard Razors Safety Razors | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products

I didn't knew their site
Thank you.

OK, I tried my new Maggard MR1 today with a Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow. It seems to be extremely well made and has a good solid feel. The finish is superb. I lathered up with Proraso White and took off. I had a great shave with one small nick on my chin. I am certain that was pressure related on my part. I look forward to breaking myself in on the MR1. Both Casie and Brad are great to deal with. Their customer service and shipping speed is top notch.

Bob

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your pictures are much better than mine. I'm glad you like it, I've shaved a few more times with mine by now, and am very pleased with it. I used Israeli personna and several tobs and g f trumper creams with it ( got several samplers with the mr1) and it performed superbly every time.

Lince,

That razor looks really, really good. It oughta give you many, many years of quick, close, comfortable shaves.

Lince (Bob), nice photos. As we've discussed, steady as you go. Now get some MWF. :D

I'm trying Johnny. I really like the Super Speed, but just had to try this. I figured for the money it was a great way to try a Tech and EJ 89 at the same time.

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+1 For Maggard Razors. I've been to his shop a few times now. Great guy.

The MR1 is my personal fav of the ones we're offering. They really shave well and have a great feel. I'm glad you guys are having good experiences.

Now if you only twisted that head a little I would be interested although your offerings are spectacular.

They do look nice,would still like to know who makes the head,Parker??

I'm really enjoying mine. Well worth the price.

I bought an MR20 back in April when they first came out and have been very impressed. I don't use the DE very often, but when I do it's the one I reach for now. I find it well made with a nice weight to it and - most importantly - a very smooth shaver.

Also, Brad and Casie are great to deal with. Two :tu :tu from me.

The heads are not made by Parker. They are a bit milder than Parker's offerings. Not so mild as a Feather Popular or Gillette Tech, but, close. Some say slightly more aggressive than an EJ, some say slightly milder. For those used to a more aggressive razor, throwing a Feather, Kai, Red personna or Gillette Silver Blue can make for a very comfortable, effortless shave.

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The heads are not made by Parker. They are a bit milder than Parker's offerings. Not so mild as a Feather Popular or Gillette Tech, but, close. Some say slightly more aggressive than an EJ, some say slightly milder. For those used to a more aggressive razor, throwing a Feather, Kai, Red personna or Gillette Silver Blue can make for a very comfortable, effortless shave.

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Than who is making the heads? and where do they come from?just curious.

It is a manufacturer in southeast Asia, different from everything else on the market right now. That's about all I can say. ;)

The very best of luck. For a quality piece you can't do better.

Another great shave this morning with a Mike's sample.

Good job Brad!! Thanks!!

Bob

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