3one6 user experience

had a Rocco and sold because it was, wait for it, here it comes, too aggressive for me

Mildly aggressive at the best but for me I found it rough and unrefined in use. Sold mine as quick as I bought it.

As it stands the 3one6 really doesn't throw itself at me as an 'I want I want'. At the entry level of the SS razors the GC84 is an incredibly hard act to beat and sets very high standards
 
I've never owned or used any EJ razors before (which must be some sort of personal record), so I'm unable to compare this one with any others of theirs. However, I (YMMV) don't find it "aggressive" or overly "unmild"(?), although, having tried it first with a Feather, I think that there are other blades which will work as well, but more comfortably, in it. I'm about to find out which.

I certainly can't fault it on build quality, although it's a little too soon to judge its durability; especially that of the handle in the aluminium model.

Oddly, it seems to have a characteristic which I notice when using my Blackland Dart. A 2-pass + touch-up shave gives a very smooth-feeling finish, but the next day's stubble somehow seems longer than I'd expect, and more than I'd find with many razors that don't give that degree of post-shave smoothness.
I don't have any experience of the Dart but I've noticed exactly the same thing you've mentioned.

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I shaved with mine for about 7 or 8 shaves and have been massively impressed. I've never shaved with a DE89 so perhaps didn't have preconceptions?

I'm now shaving with my .84 Gamechanger for a week to see how it compares (managed to cut myself twice with it yesterday [first shave] but I often see a little claret when I change after using a different razor for a while
 
I have to echo many of the comments on here I regret to say. I have only had 3 or 4 shaves so far but am disappointed, it feels rough with too much blade exposure, I'm not sure exactly what it is but it feels wrong somehow. I also was hoping for a SS DE89 but this certainly is not that. I'm not even sure its the aggressiveness (that's) the issue, I have allegedly more aggressive razors (Timeless) that feel much soother.
 
I have to echo many of the comments on here I regret to say. I have only had 3 or 4 shaves so far but am disappointed, it feels rough with too much blade exposure, I'm not sure exactly what it is but it feels wrong somehow. I also was hoping for a SS DE89 but this certainly is not that. I'm not even sure its the aggressiveness (that's) the issue, I have allegedly more aggressive razors (Timeless) that feel much soother.
Blade exposure is neutral but the blade gap is greater than the DE89. Less pressure will reduce the effect of the blade gap. Perhaps a change of blade may also help in this respect. It takes a few shaves to dial in a new razor.
 
I really liked the look of it, but had reservations about the lack of blade support. Sadly the really mixed reviews haven't helped, nor the fact that @MPH sold his very quickly and he and I have the same favourite razors. I'm going to sit this one out, which is a shame because I really fancied a British ss razor.
I only use the PIls, Feather, and the Muhle Sophist porcelain razor. I found the 3ONE6 didn't ring any bells.
 
Close to giving up I decided today to switch the aluminium handle for the ikon bulldog stainless steel. Made a big difference, a much better and controlled shave. I now wish I had got the stainless handle version and wonder if EJ will sell this as a stand alone at some point?
 
Close to giving up I decided today to switch the aluminium handle for the ikon bulldog stainless steel. Made a big difference, a much better and controlled shave. I now wish I had got the stainless handle version and wonder if EJ will sell this as a stand alone at some point?
The razor with stainless handle is only 15 grams heavier than the aluminium setup (apparently, the stainless part of the handle is a hollow tube with the ends glued on, just like the aluminium one), so I doubt it makes much of a difference.

I'm about 20 shaves in with my black aluminium 3ONE6, and I find the handle quite useful. It took me two or three shaves to get used to it (but I had used razors with longer, thicker and heavier handles just before), but now I've got nothing to complain about. Good grip, too.
 
FWIW, Maggard is now listing this in several versions for $119.00 U.S. = 95.23 GBP at current rate.

 
As I normally shave daily, I don't often have the need to remove 5 or 6 days growth. However, for various reasons, I was obliged to do precisely that, and chose my 3one6 for the job. It cleaned up in two passes, without nicks, irritation or any other adverse reactions.

I like it very much, and, although the aluminium version suits me well enough (despite a slightly too-short handle for my liking), I may buy the
stainless version, and switch the head around with other handles.

Whether just sold out, or perhaps a design or manufacturing tweak is involved, but all versions continue to be resolutely "Out of Stock" at the EJ outlets; which was the case very soon after I bought mine when they first came out.
 
As I normally shave daily, I don't often have the need to remove 5 or 6 days growth. However, for various reasons, I was obliged to do precisely that, and chose my 3one6 for the job. It cleaned up in two passes, without nicks, irritation or any other adverse reactions.

I like it very much, and, although the aluminium version suits me well enough (despite a slightly too-short handle for my liking), I may buy the
stainless version, and switch the head around with other handles.

Whether just sold out, or perhaps a design or manufacturing tweak is involved, but all versions continue to be resolutely "Out of Stock" at the EJ outlets; which was the case very soon after I bought mine when they first came out.
If it helps, I can lend you the SS handle so you can see if it works for you? At least you'll know whether or not it's worth waiting for it to come back in stock. Just send me a PM.
 
Was thinking of getting this. But this review (link I have provided below) has made me think otherwise.
The handle of the 3ONE6 is made out of three separate parts, and not cast out of one piece. The top portion of the handle (where the Edwin Jagger name is) and also the bottom part (also where the Edwin Jagger name is) are actually cemented/bonded to the main section (grip part) of the handle.

My opinion is, having an handle manufactured in this way (cementing/bonding the top and bottom sections together, rather than casting out of one piece), at this price is not acceptable.

https://www.fendrihan.com/products/edwin-jagger-3one6-stainless-steel-double-edge-safety-razor

Here's the photo of the handle that came apart in the review I linked. The Q tips were to show that the handle is hollow and not solid (according to the guy's review).

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https://www.fendrihan.com/products/edwin-jagger-3one6-stainless-steel-double-edge-safety-razor
 
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