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02-19-2013, 02:56 AM #1Senior Member
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Shaving with a De Pew "Monkey Tail" razor.
I have been wanting one for a long time now and was curious on how well they shave with having a smaller blade and a long tang. Anyone who owns one please let me know. Thank you!!!
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02-19-2013, 03:00 AM #2Poor Fit
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Like a dream
stropping can be the hard part with the original scales.
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02-19-2013, 03:22 AM #3Greaves is my friend !!!
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thats one that has been on my list for awhile now .. seems like everytime one comes up im cashed out ..lol
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02-19-2013, 04:27 AM #4The First Cut is the Deepest!
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I had one. I didnt feel it shaved any better or worse than any others. It certainly does have a "cool" factor though!
ScottGoodman and gooser like this.
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02-19-2013, 04:28 AM #5Know thyself
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I find mine super easy to control. The light weight is different, but I got used to it fast. You can put your hands anywhere on that thing, and mine is a sweet shaver to boot. Really smooth.
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02-19-2013, 05:19 AM #6Senior Member
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I here ya!! I was watching one on Ebay right before Christmas and it went for more than I could afford at that time. Plus, it doesn't help that they don't come up too often for sale either!!
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Last edited by Mike1969; 02-19-2013 at 05:31 AM.
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02-19-2013, 05:23 AM #7Senior Member
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Thank you!! Now that makes me want one even more!! Originally Posted by holli4pirating
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02-19-2013, 07:56 AM #8Greaves is my friend !!!
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i was watching it also , i think ive saw 3 on there and one was in real bad shape .. Originally Posted by Mike1969
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02-19-2013, 11:18 AM #9Senior Member
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To be honest, I didn't warm to the DePews. I've got a Charlie Lewis custom that is almost the same shape but 50% bigger and that I really like.
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02-19-2013, 01:01 PM #10aka shooter74743
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My DePew is just like any other English steel razor & will give a smooth shave, with a funky cool tail.
The two that I have owned wouldn't maintain a crisp shaving edge (my personal preference) like some of the smaller Swedish blades, so if that is what you are used to or prefer...at least you know. I found that the edges seemed to hold up best with coticule edge or lightly slurried thuringian. THe razor itself is VERY manueverable & responsive. Have patience & you will pick one up.Last edited by ScottGoodman; 02-19-2013 at 01:07 PM.
Southeastern Oklahoma/Northeastern Texas helper. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you and God Bless, Scott
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