Who is getting the Executive Shaving Single Edge Razor?

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So many interesting offerings coming out this year and options is never a bad thing.

As far as the ES SE goes my initial reaction - based solely on visuals is that it is "a mongoose w/ an unattractive handle".
Now, that's obviously unfair as what really matters is how it shaves. But based on visuals alone it's one of those razors that I personally will wait for reviews before I decide to jump in or not.

Price is also going to be interesting as there are some low cost offerings coming from left and right these days. Maybe the days of $200 stainless steel razors will soon be gone? Having said that I love seeing all these new razors coming out as it indicates, at least to me that there is a healthy wetshaving market out there.

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Timing/Availability:
Many of us received the update today (May 19, 2016) about there being a bit of a delay;

"On 5/19/2016 8:24 AM, Brian Mulreany wrote:
Dear Gentlemen,

This is an update on the progress of our Single Edge Razor.

We had hoped to launch it this month but we have run into some problems. Specifically, the razor is too mild for effective, close shaving. We need to adjust the blade gap slightly. This means new tooling which will take another two weeks, then we will have to test it again.
I am sorry for the delay, I hope you understand that it's better to wait until we've got it 100% right before we launch.

If you click on this link https://goo.gl/uWCEcd you will see an image of a prototype, the actual razor when it launches will benefit from a matte finish.

Updates will be sent to you by email and feature on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Executive.Shaving.Company/

Best wishes,
Brian Mulreany
Sales Director & Shaving Expert
brian@executive-shaving.co.uk"

Best of luck to ES and I will be waiting for the reviews to come in :)
 
Below £100, Brian said earlier, or just short of $150. I thought the recent Alumigoose at $99 was within reason, so here's a "vote" to <£70 ;) Another round of tooling means another few thousand pounds in R&D cost though.

Rocnel, of course, is a whole other league when talking price...


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halvor said:
Below £100, Brian said earlier, or just short of $150. I thought the recent Alumigoose at $99 was within reason, so here's a "vote" to <£70 ;)
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Yeah I thought the $99 price point for the Alumigoose was rather decent. Personally not a big fan of lightweight razors otherwise I would had pursued one of those bad boys :)

So "Below GBP 100" could maybe end up being GBP 70 :D
 
I agree with you on the handle, looks a bit industrial.

Isn't this a cast head rather than a fully machined one? If so you'd expect it to be a lot less than what's in the market at the moment.
 
Gents, the handle shown in the image with the prototype is a one-off ordered by a customer, we used it as it arrived at the same time the razor head arrived. I agree it does look a bit industrial. Having said that we had three emails today from guys who want to buy one. Each to their own as they say...
As we mention here https://goo.gl/uWCEcd the razor and handle when we launch will benefit from a matte finish.
Best,
Brian Mulreany | Executive Shaving
 
Gents, I have just put an update on The Vendors section, here it is:
This morning I shaved with our proto type Single Edge Razor, it left me closely shaved with no irritation and no razor burn. As such, we have asked the manufacturers to start making the razor heads, handles and a matching stand.
The razor will be known as The Claymore. We hope to be in a position to launch The Claymore in July. As soon as we have stock, we will be in touch with you.
Why name the razor The Claymore? – Here's some history for you: http://goo.gl/xc5TEZ
To see how The Claymore will look and to read more, click here: https://goo.gl/uWCEcd
I'm sorry it has taken longer than we hoped to get to this stage but the previous heads we tested were shaving too mildly. The Claymore is not a mild shaver!
As ever, please get in touch if you have any questions: info@executive-shaving.co.uk
Brian
 
I will definitely be getting one of these. I'm a bit nervous about the "...not a mild shaver" bit as the thing that sold me on the mongoose was the very mild feel associated with very effective debristle-ing. Nonetheless, I will be going for one as soon as I recover from my holiday expenditure. Should be going on sale as I get back.
 
Executive Shaving said:
Gents, I have just put an update on The Vendors section, here it is:
This morning I shaved with our proto type Single Edge Razor, it left me closely shaved with no irritation and no razor burn. As such, we have asked the manufacturers to start making the razor heads, handles and a matching stand.
The razor will be known as The Claymore. We hope to be in a position to launch The Claymore in July. As soon as we have stock, we will be in touch with you.
Why name the razor The Claymore? – Here's some history for you: http://goo.gl/xc5TEZ
To see how The Claymore will look and to read more, click here: https://goo.gl/uWCEcd
I'm sorry it has taken longer than we hoped to get to this stage but the previous heads we tested were shaving too mildly. The Claymore is not a mild shaver!
As ever, please get in touch if you have any questions: info@executive-shaving.co.uk
Brian
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Is there a waiting list to sign up on? ;)
 
globalm said:
I will definitely be getting one of these. I'm a bit nervous about the "...not a mild shaver" bit as the thing that sold me on the mongoose was the very mild feel associated with very effective debristle-ing. Nonetheless, I will be going for one as soon as I recover from my holiday expenditure. Should be going on sale as I get back.
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Hi Paul, Traditionally single edge razors such as the Mongoose and Cobra have been on the assertive side compared to standard type safety razors such as the Merkur 34c and the Muhle R89. Our customers specifically asked for a close shaver. The delays in getting to the stage we're at now have been down to the proto-types being too mild. I think we've got it right this time.
Brian
 
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