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Errol
Razor Review Guru
Razorock Mamba 70 (Canada)
The Razorock Mamba 70 was released at the end of 2018 to compliment the original Mamba as a more efficiency option. Initially the razor was released as a complete unit, as tested here, with a titanium handle but there is a head only option and choice of handles available now. Sadly the quality of finish on the Mamba 70 is not up to standard of that displayed on the original example. Machining marks are evident on the cap and plate and while it has been machine polished over these marks are very prominent; a much better finish has been achieved on the handle.
I’ve not previously used a Shark blade and after the results achieved here may never do again. Sadly, the shave with the Shark blades was anything but smooth with the efficiency of the razor around the Karve CB #B (plus) plate level. At this time, I was hoping that like its less efficient brother, the efficiency of this razor would be dependent on the blade being used. With the Polsilver blade fitted there may have been a marginal increase in efficiency, however the smoothness and closeness were much improved. For mine, I came away a little disappointed in the Mamba 70, I expected more.
Blades Used – Shark and Polsilver
Material – 316L Stainless Steel and Grade 2 titanium handle
Weight – 77g
Head Width – 43mm
Handle Length – 100.4mm
Handle Diameter – 12.8mm
Availability – Italian Barber
Final Word – Another razor
The Razorock Mamba 70 was released at the end of 2018 to compliment the original Mamba as a more efficiency option. Initially the razor was released as a complete unit, as tested here, with a titanium handle but there is a head only option and choice of handles available now. Sadly the quality of finish on the Mamba 70 is not up to standard of that displayed on the original example. Machining marks are evident on the cap and plate and while it has been machine polished over these marks are very prominent; a much better finish has been achieved on the handle.
I’ve not previously used a Shark blade and after the results achieved here may never do again. Sadly, the shave with the Shark blades was anything but smooth with the efficiency of the razor around the Karve CB #B (plus) plate level. At this time, I was hoping that like its less efficient brother, the efficiency of this razor would be dependent on the blade being used. With the Polsilver blade fitted there may have been a marginal increase in efficiency, however the smoothness and closeness were much improved. For mine, I came away a little disappointed in the Mamba 70, I expected more.
Blades Used – Shark and Polsilver
Material – 316L Stainless Steel and Grade 2 titanium handle
Weight – 77g
Head Width – 43mm
Handle Length – 100.4mm
Handle Diameter – 12.8mm
Availability – Italian Barber
Final Word – Another razor
Blackie
The guy from over the ditch
Thank you Errol.
I have the early (mild) model and quite like it with a decent blade (shaves nice and feels great with a Kai, but they are a tad spendy).
I had thought about the Mamba 70, and now so glad I didn't bother.
I put the money into a Timeless instead! Another smart decision for me.
Anyway, I'm sure we all enjoy your reviews. Sometimes you help us save money...sometimes you help us spend money!
I have the early (mild) model and quite like it with a decent blade (shaves nice and feels great with a Kai, but they are a tad spendy).
I had thought about the Mamba 70, and now so glad I didn't bother.
I put the money into a Timeless instead! Another smart decision for me.
Anyway, I'm sure we all enjoy your reviews. Sometimes you help us save money...sometimes you help us spend money!
Errol
Razor Review Guru
West Coast Shaving CNC Hyperion (USA)
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Inspired by Brian from Charcoal Goods Razors again, this is the second incarnation of the West Coast Shaving’s CNC machined stainless steel razor released. Hyperion refers to the name of the designed handle employed. Being 4” long it is probably not the handle I would have chosen had there been a 3 ½” handle option available; the choice was a 3” or a 4” length handle. Arriving the same day as the AAT Windsor Satin SS razor I had both on the bench together and the head shape, lather holes, overall look and satin finish were very similar on both. Visually, this razor looks to have borrowed more off an ATT Windsor than from Charcoal Goods and the head shape is totally different to the first incarnation, simple and far less detailed; gone too are the elongated blade posts to be replaced with simple to machine round posts. Hopefully it has had a tad more efficiency added to the plate.
Well it had to happen, didn’t it? More blood on my face than I’ve seen in ages. After weeks of shaving with mild razors I wasn’t paying due care and attention to what I was doing and this razor let me know in no uncertain terms that I was holding a weapon in my hands. The Hyperion has more efficiency than a Karve CB #D plate plus positive blade feel; far more blade feel than I have been using of late. It was during the second shave with the Hyperion that the penny finally dropped for me. WCS have been publicizing both the Hyperion and Hollywood Palm as being Charcoal Goods inspired and I can now see where they are coming from. The Holywood Palm equated to a Charcoal Goods Lv1 and this one is equating to the Charcoal Goods Lv3. For subsequent shaves I treated the Hyperion with light touch and no pressure and was rewarded with very close shaves. I came away respecting the way this razor performs but not necessarily liking the aggression.
Now I’m waiting on the next release from WSC of their new model CNC stainless steel razor? By my estimations that release should equate to the Charcoal Goods Lv2 and that is one of my all time favourite razors.
Blades Used – Derby Extra and Gillette Nacet
Material – 303 Stainless Steel – bead blasted
Weight – 109g
Head Width – 42.37mm
Handle Length – 101.6mm
Handle Diameter – 12.4mm
Availability – West Coast Shaving
Final Word – To much bite for me
top baby girl names 1950Inspired by Brian from Charcoal Goods Razors again, this is the second incarnation of the West Coast Shaving’s CNC machined stainless steel razor released. Hyperion refers to the name of the designed handle employed. Being 4” long it is probably not the handle I would have chosen had there been a 3 ½” handle option available; the choice was a 3” or a 4” length handle. Arriving the same day as the AAT Windsor Satin SS razor I had both on the bench together and the head shape, lather holes, overall look and satin finish were very similar on both. Visually, this razor looks to have borrowed more off an ATT Windsor than from Charcoal Goods and the head shape is totally different to the first incarnation, simple and far less detailed; gone too are the elongated blade posts to be replaced with simple to machine round posts. Hopefully it has had a tad more efficiency added to the plate.
Well it had to happen, didn’t it? More blood on my face than I’ve seen in ages. After weeks of shaving with mild razors I wasn’t paying due care and attention to what I was doing and this razor let me know in no uncertain terms that I was holding a weapon in my hands. The Hyperion has more efficiency than a Karve CB #D plate plus positive blade feel; far more blade feel than I have been using of late. It was during the second shave with the Hyperion that the penny finally dropped for me. WCS have been publicizing both the Hyperion and Hollywood Palm as being Charcoal Goods inspired and I can now see where they are coming from. The Holywood Palm equated to a Charcoal Goods Lv1 and this one is equating to the Charcoal Goods Lv3. For subsequent shaves I treated the Hyperion with light touch and no pressure and was rewarded with very close shaves. I came away respecting the way this razor performs but not necessarily liking the aggression.
Now I’m waiting on the next release from WSC of their new model CNC stainless steel razor? By my estimations that release should equate to the Charcoal Goods Lv2 and that is one of my all time favourite razors.
Blades Used – Derby Extra and Gillette Nacet
Material – 303 Stainless Steel – bead blasted
Weight – 109g
Head Width – 42.37mm
Handle Length – 101.6mm
Handle Diameter – 12.4mm
Availability – West Coast Shaving
Final Word – To much bite for me
gillettedeguy
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Like always, Errol, your reviews are fun to read. Thanks for liking my review for the Karve razor.
Errol
Razor Review Guru
Above The Tie Classic R1 With Stork Handle (USA)
About two years ago I was using an ATT Kronos R1 razor and thought it was the greatest razor ever to grace a bathroom. At that time I had this bright idea that I would build myself a special shave piece based on an ATT R1. I would remove the machined finish by hand polishing a R1 head and fit a polished titanium Stork EX3 handle. When finished I was proud of my new creation and it worked well but no better than the Kronos R1 I had been using. After only a short run really, it found its way to the back of the drawer till I pulled it out here for a comparison shave. When I saw the result achieved with the polishing buff fitted to the Dremel on the Blackland Dart I had a good ole Dremel go at polishing the ATT R1. I can now admire the final result.
First shave and the result was a close shave but I had a couple of weepers. I’m not pointing the finger at the R1 but think I’ve just scraped the top off last week’s efforts. Thankfully after the first shave there were no further weepers and the R1 performed exactly as I knew it would - smooth and close. This razor is near perfect for me as far as efficiency goes, middle of the road at a level around the Karve CB #C plus level. It’s no wonder I have such great memories of the ATT Classic R1.
Blades Used – Gillette 7 O’Clock & Feather
Material – 303 Stainless Steel & Titanium handle – polished
Weight – 82g
Head Width – 41.4mm
Handle Length – 95mm
Handle Diameter – 13mm
Availability – Above The Tie
Final Word – A great razor
About two years ago I was using an ATT Kronos R1 razor and thought it was the greatest razor ever to grace a bathroom. At that time I had this bright idea that I would build myself a special shave piece based on an ATT R1. I would remove the machined finish by hand polishing a R1 head and fit a polished titanium Stork EX3 handle. When finished I was proud of my new creation and it worked well but no better than the Kronos R1 I had been using. After only a short run really, it found its way to the back of the drawer till I pulled it out here for a comparison shave. When I saw the result achieved with the polishing buff fitted to the Dremel on the Blackland Dart I had a good ole Dremel go at polishing the ATT R1. I can now admire the final result.
First shave and the result was a close shave but I had a couple of weepers. I’m not pointing the finger at the R1 but think I’ve just scraped the top off last week’s efforts. Thankfully after the first shave there were no further weepers and the R1 performed exactly as I knew it would - smooth and close. This razor is near perfect for me as far as efficiency goes, middle of the road at a level around the Karve CB #C plus level. It’s no wonder I have such great memories of the ATT Classic R1.
Blades Used – Gillette 7 O’Clock & Feather
Material – 303 Stainless Steel & Titanium handle – polished
Weight – 82g
Head Width – 41.4mm
Handle Length – 95mm
Handle Diameter – 13mm
Availability – Above The Tie
Final Word – A great razor
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just shows how spoilt we’ve been with the great reviews lol. Thanks again for all your efforts in this thread mate
Errol
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Above The Tie Windsor Stainless Steel Satin SSR1 (USA)
This razor is the SSR1 (mid efficiency) version of the Above The Tie Windsor Stainless Steel Satin that I recently tested with the SSM1 plate fitted. For a quick description, the razor is ATT’s Windsorised version of the original ATT Classic. The head has been lengthened to fully cover the blade tabs and the whole razor bead blasted to a very pleasant to the eye, satin finish. Something I neglected to mention in the original description of the Windsor Stainless Steel Satin razor that is also applicable here, is that the lather channel is a series of holes along the edges of the plate. Seems to work OK. Unlike most razors, all the ATT DE razors I’ve used employ two pin head size dimples on the cap to locate and hold the blade. This system works a treat and I’ve never experienced and difficulty with fitting the blade, removing the blade or blade alignment issues on any ATT razor. If the word on the street is correct this razor should shave very similar to the ATT Classic R1 razor I used last week.
First shave and the most obvious changes over the ATT Classic R1 fitted with the titanium handle are the additional weight of the stainless steel handle and the change in dynamics with the shorter handle. Just different but the razor and the shave felt pretty much the same as expected; in that Karve CB #C plus plate area. I’m pleased to say that the subsequent shaves with the ATT SSSR 1 were all much the same, smooth and close. ATT have certainly got the recipe right with this razor.
Blades Used – Lord Cool and PolSilver
Material – 303 Stainless Steel – bead blasted
Weight – 115g
Head Width – 43.92mm
Handle Length – 89mm
Handle Diameter – 12.66mm
Availability – Above The Tie
Final Word – A great razor
This razor is the SSR1 (mid efficiency) version of the Above The Tie Windsor Stainless Steel Satin that I recently tested with the SSM1 plate fitted. For a quick description, the razor is ATT’s Windsorised version of the original ATT Classic. The head has been lengthened to fully cover the blade tabs and the whole razor bead blasted to a very pleasant to the eye, satin finish. Something I neglected to mention in the original description of the Windsor Stainless Steel Satin razor that is also applicable here, is that the lather channel is a series of holes along the edges of the plate. Seems to work OK. Unlike most razors, all the ATT DE razors I’ve used employ two pin head size dimples on the cap to locate and hold the blade. This system works a treat and I’ve never experienced and difficulty with fitting the blade, removing the blade or blade alignment issues on any ATT razor. If the word on the street is correct this razor should shave very similar to the ATT Classic R1 razor I used last week.
First shave and the most obvious changes over the ATT Classic R1 fitted with the titanium handle are the additional weight of the stainless steel handle and the change in dynamics with the shorter handle. Just different but the razor and the shave felt pretty much the same as expected; in that Karve CB #C plus plate area. I’m pleased to say that the subsequent shaves with the ATT SSSR 1 were all much the same, smooth and close. ATT have certainly got the recipe right with this razor.
Blades Used – Lord Cool and PolSilver
Material – 303 Stainless Steel – bead blasted
Weight – 115g
Head Width – 43.92mm
Handle Length – 89mm
Handle Diameter – 12.66mm
Availability – Above The Tie
Final Word – A great razor
Hi @Errol, I wish I had found this thread earlier because I would have made better informed choices.
I recently purchase a 1966 Slim and IMHO it is far better than the Rockwell 6s and has displaced the Merkur Slant as favorite
I am curious if in your opinion the modern razors quoted below rate better than the Aristocrat.
Errol
Razor Review Guru
@Holiday thanks for the heartening comments. It appears that you are leaning to adjustable razors. Last year I posted a thread on a few adjustables that may be of interest to you and may help with a selection. Sometime in the future I will probably revisit the adjustables and incorporate them into this thread but in the mean time I'll concentrate on my shaving interest of modern razors; titanium, stainless steel, brass and bronze. The Adjustable thread:
https://paste-and-cut.com.au/community/threads/adjustable.5003/
I certainly own quite a few veteran and vintage razors and will incorporate them in the reviews as and when I feel inclined to give something different a try. I try and be honest with the reviews so if the Gillette Aristocrat 1951 gives me a good shave I will call the shot as I see it. I make no bones about the fact that I lean to modern razors but I do not discount the golden oldies. I've been keeping my personal favoured list up to date but have not posted it for a while. You will note the Aristocrat rates a mention.
Premium – Wolfman WR2, RAW Shaving RS-10, Charcoal Goods Brass
Best Shave – Colonial Razor General Stainless Steel, Razorock Game Changer #.84 plate
Really Good – Karve Christopher Bradley #D plate, Blackland Vector, Blackland Dart, Ikon B1 slant, Gillette Aristocrat 1951, ATT Classic/ Windsor R1/ H1
Best Travel – Colonial Razor General Stainless Steel
@Kevy Firstly lets get one thing straight. I hate the sight of blood, especially mine.
Since starting this thread I've had a slight change of direction in my feelings on razors. In my earlier reviews in this thread, when razors like Charcoal Goods, Karve CB, RAW RS-10, etc were reviewed I set out to shave with the razor and find what suited me. By only finding my sweet spot I'm missing out on the total experience that razor can deliver and in future will be reviewing razors with different plates, aggression levels individually. At some time I will revisit all those razors I've glanced over and redo each plate. The ATT is the first of the reviews where I'll be testing each of the plates as I go along. The ATT Classic R1 was thrown in so I could check the levels of efficiency were similar between the Classic and Windsor ranges. If you're not up for any more ATT razors, sorry, I'll be bombarding you with the H1 next Saturday.
Errol
Razor Review Guru
Above The Tie Windsor Stainless Steel Satin SSH1 (USA)
This week the most efficient version of the ATT Windsor Stainless Steel Satin range, the SSSH1 is in the spotlight. A series of lather holes across the width of the plate, extending the head to cover the blade tabs and a nice satin bead blasted finish are the more obvious changes over the well known and respected ATT Classic range. Other than a change of plate the razor remains the same as that reviewed last week.
It’s getting on to three years since I last shaved with the ATT fitted with the H1 plate. I had previously felt that the H1 was way too aggressive for me and even though it never done anything wrong, I was always very tentative using the H1. How my attitude has changed; with both blades I was extremely impressed with the performance. At an efficiency level around the Karve CB #D plate level, the shave was smooth and there was a small amount of feel from the blade, what more could I ask for. The H1 is certainly a step up in efficiency to the R1 but for me it was not over the top. A very nice razor indeed and an impressive performer.
Blades Used – Gillette Silver Blue and PolSilver
Material – 303 Stainless Steel – bead blasted
Weight – 115g
Head Width – 43.92mm
Handle Length – 89mm
Handle Diameter – 12.66mm
Availability – Above The Tie
Final Word – A great razor
This week the most efficient version of the ATT Windsor Stainless Steel Satin range, the SSSH1 is in the spotlight. A series of lather holes across the width of the plate, extending the head to cover the blade tabs and a nice satin bead blasted finish are the more obvious changes over the well known and respected ATT Classic range. Other than a change of plate the razor remains the same as that reviewed last week.
It’s getting on to three years since I last shaved with the ATT fitted with the H1 plate. I had previously felt that the H1 was way too aggressive for me and even though it never done anything wrong, I was always very tentative using the H1. How my attitude has changed; with both blades I was extremely impressed with the performance. At an efficiency level around the Karve CB #D plate level, the shave was smooth and there was a small amount of feel from the blade, what more could I ask for. The H1 is certainly a step up in efficiency to the R1 but for me it was not over the top. A very nice razor indeed and an impressive performer.
Blades Used – Gillette Silver Blue and PolSilver
Material – 303 Stainless Steel – bead blasted
Weight – 115g
Head Width – 43.92mm
Handle Length – 89mm
Handle Diameter – 12.66mm
Availability – Above The Tie
Final Word – A great razor
Errol
Razor Review Guru
Well people to have my thread up as a sticky thread is an honour that I never expected. Thank you. What you read here is a byproduct of me wanting to keep a record of how each of my razors performs. If I don’t record accurately my results it backfires on me if I should ever want to try that razor again. I get embarrassed at times when someone asks about a razor that I don’t know. Recently the question was asked how the Timeless Bronze OC compared to the Timeless stainless steel .95. I have both razors but have not used the Bronze, I haven’t even scheduled it in my forward planning. My forward planning is very rubbery and is always being shuffled around as new pieces join the fray. Thanks again.