Completed Reggie's Razors Jupiter Passaround
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Boycie83
Space Cadet
SOTD: Saturday 20 April - Friday 26 April 2024
Second shave of the Reggie’s Jupiter but this time with a handle I like and it now weighs 81g and was just brilliant. Of course the A&E Ultima soap helped but I think this razor is excellent on just my second shave with it.
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Boycie83
Space Cadet
SOTD: Saturday 20 April - Friday 26 April 2024
Sunday’s head shave ETHOS Grooming Essentials Ravello Simpson CH2 Manchurian Karve Bison
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SOTD: Saturday 20 April - Friday 26 April 2024
Karve CB E OC,Viking Sword,C&H with an Oumo Ace bulb,Grooming Dept English Lavender,Clinique post shave,Caron 3rd Man edt. Have a good one chaps 😉 👍 Is that a 4" handle?
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SOTD: Saturday 20 April - Friday 26 April 2024
Paradigm • 7 O’Clock Black • Semogue • Barrister and Mann
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p.b
Forum GOD!
I don’t like brass razors (or rather, I don’t like the smell of brass razors and more of that later); I don’t like razors heavier than 100g; I really don’t like 100mm handles and I had found the earlier Reggie’s Titan razor uncomfortable: harsh and it cut me which I didn’t expect as I like the R41 and the Progress on higher settings.
So not a great start.
However, this is a very easy to use, comfortable and beautifully made razor. The handle is a dog: it’s too long and heavy (for me) and ugly, but the head is pretty spot for a mild (for me) razor on at about 6/10 for aggression / efficiency so I need 3 to 4 passes. With other handles I noticed the brass smell isn’t there so I wonder if the smell comes from hand oils on the handle rather than the head itself?
I wish Reggie’s would invest more design in the handles (like Blackland) to make the razors more distinctive and ideally I like something halfway between the Jupiter and the Titan.
Thanks to Boyice and Reggie’s for allowing this pass-around – I’m a fan of this razor: I can get a close shave without any discomfort.
So not a great start.
However, this is a very easy to use, comfortable and beautifully made razor. The handle is a dog: it’s too long and heavy (for me) and ugly, but the head is pretty spot for a mild (for me) razor on at about 6/10 for aggression / efficiency so I need 3 to 4 passes. With other handles I noticed the brass smell isn’t there so I wonder if the smell comes from hand oils on the handle rather than the head itself?
I wish Reggie’s would invest more design in the handles (like Blackland) to make the razors more distinctive and ideally I like something halfway between the Jupiter and the Titan.
Thanks to Boyice and Reggie’s for allowing this pass-around – I’m a fan of this razor: I can get a close shave without any discomfort.
ajc347
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The razor is currently with me guys and I’ve only been able to use it once so far due to my working 13 hour days.
The razor felt as good as I remember the stainless steel version to be and easily mowed down 3 days worth of stubble.
My only dislike so far is the handle knurling. It’s comfortable enough but doesn’t extend down the handle enough for me. This is purely personal preference based upon both the way I choose to hold the razor based upon where I gauge centre of balance to be.
Based upon my very limited experience with it, I must admit to being impressed with this razor, maybe more so than the stainless version.
The razor felt as good as I remember the stainless steel version to be and easily mowed down 3 days worth of stubble.
My only dislike so far is the handle knurling. It’s comfortable enough but doesn’t extend down the handle enough for me. This is purely personal preference based upon both the way I choose to hold the razor based upon where I gauge centre of balance to be.
Based upon my very limited experience with it, I must admit to being impressed with this razor, maybe more so than the stainless version.
ajc347
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I’ve had a few more shaves with this razor and have continued to enjoy using it.
The handle knurling still bugs me but that can be easily sorted by using another handle.
I’ve noticed that the razor seems to work well with most blades apart from Nacet’s. These have never been that great a blade for me and I was initially surprised by the smooth first shave I had with one recently. The second shave, though, was as rough as old boots!!! This is definitely more of a blade than a razor issue for me.
All-in-all I am very impressed with this razor. It’s much nicer than I thought it would be and I think I prefer it to the stainless steel version. It’s great value given its modest price tag.
The razor is now ready to make its journey onto the next person. Many thanks to @Boycie83 and @Reggies Razors for such an awesome pass-around.
The handle knurling still bugs me but that can be easily sorted by using another handle.
I’ve noticed that the razor seems to work well with most blades apart from Nacet’s. These have never been that great a blade for me and I was initially surprised by the smooth first shave I had with one recently. The second shave, though, was as rough as old boots!!! This is definitely more of a blade than a razor issue for me.
All-in-all I am very impressed with this razor. It’s much nicer than I thought it would be and I think I prefer it to the stainless steel version. It’s great value given its modest price tag.
The razor is now ready to make its journey onto the next person. Many thanks to @Boycie83 and @Reggies Razors for such an awesome pass-around.
wooky114
YMMV Shaves
So, we're three shaves in, which have been face, head, and face. The razor is very well machine and put together. The first two shaves were with an Astra Blue and the latest with a Bic Chrome Platinum. The razors easy to use, shaves comfortably, the shaving angle is easy to find and maintain and, it's a very good head shaver; my normal head shavers are an Alpha Shaving outlaw or ATT R1 and the Jupiter easily held its own against both of them. I don't mind the handle, the extra length helps on the head shaves, but I think they could do better with it, design wise, as it's a weighty piece of brass. I'll try it on a Bulldog handle for the next shave, and I'll get it sent on to the next recipient at the end of the week.
wooky114
YMMV Shaves
Another head and face shave done, with an Astra Blue Stainless being used for both shaves. I used the razor in the stock configuration for the head shave and again, there were no issues, the shave being comfortable and efficient.
For the face shave I changed out the handle, trying both a 90mm DS Cosmestics V92 brass handle for the first pass and switching to a stainless 80mm Ikon Bulldog handle for the remainder of the shave. Both the shorter handles improved the razor IMHO, well the way if felt in the hand; I think if a 85mm handle option was available it would be better for it.
Would I buy one? Well, if I did, the first thing I'd do is find someone with a lathe to reduce the handle length to 85mm. I've no issue with the grip machined into the stock handle, it's just the length it comes supplied at that's an issue for me. The razor is very well machined and put together, the presentation out of the box is spot on and it shaves really well. Many thanks to @Boycie83 and @Reggies Razors for the pass around, time to get it cleaned and off to the next recipient.
For the face shave I changed out the handle, trying both a 90mm DS Cosmestics V92 brass handle for the first pass and switching to a stainless 80mm Ikon Bulldog handle for the remainder of the shave. Both the shorter handles improved the razor IMHO, well the way if felt in the hand; I think if a 85mm handle option was available it would be better for it.
Would I buy one? Well, if I did, the first thing I'd do is find someone with a lathe to reduce the handle length to 85mm. I've no issue with the grip machined into the stock handle, it's just the length it comes supplied at that's an issue for me. The razor is very well machined and put together, the presentation out of the box is spot on and it shaves really well. Many thanks to @Boycie83 and @Reggies Razors for the pass around, time to get it cleaned and off to the next recipient.
wooky114
YMMV Shaves
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Final thoughts from p.b.: I don’t like brass razors (or rather, I don’t like the smell of brass razors and more of that later); I don’t like razors heavier than 100g; I really don’t like 100mm handles and I had found the earlier Reggie’s Titan razor uncomfortable: harsh and it cut me which I...
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