Rex Ambassador Yes Or No

[Mike Smart]

Well it all Arrived today
and first shave i tried on setting 4, it was far to much for me so second pass went down to a 2 and third pass went down to a one.
My face in bits & i look & feel like the elephant man lol Thank god for Myrsol Astringent that’s all i’m saying.
I’m been shaving with a very mild feather AsD2 over the last 5-6 months which is very mild so this Ambassador is going to take some getting used to.
Having said that iv used aggressive razors in the past and i don’t think iv felt one like this, even on setting 1.
Now i’m writing this it’s got me thinking perhaps the blade was gash.
First use Timor, i did feel it tugging so i’ll wait until sunday & give it a go again with a different blade, anyone recommend a mild blade ?.

 

[Tony'schin]

Mike,
Check the blade gap alignment, as with everything, sometimes a duffer gets through. Mine is as smooth as butter.
I am normally a 2 - 3 setting shaver on my Rex.
T

 

[Boycie83]

I'm with Tony Mike. Check alignment like he's suggested and I also use it in the 2-3 range. Also use a blade you like and are familiar with to remove some unknowns.

 

[Mike Smart]

Sorry for sounding ignorant but how do i check the alignment ?
it certainly looks ok by eye
what should i be looking for ?

 

[Boycie83]

Sorry for sounding ignorant but how do i check the alignment ?
it certainly looks ok by eye
what should i be looking for ?

Exactly what you've just done. If it looks ok, it is ok. My first one had an alignment issue so it was swapped. I'll see if I can find the pic to give you an idea of what we're on about

 

[Boycie83]

Exactly what you've just done. If it looks ok, it is ok. My first one had an alignment issue so it was swapped. I'll see if I can find the pic to give you an idea of what we're on about

Even better, I remember a thread made on this by the forum's most handsome member. I hear his bedroom is much less of a tip now.

Rex Ambassador Blade Alignment

I thought I'd treat myself to a premium razor as an early birthday present. After much research, I settled on the Rex Ambassador as its range will have something that works for me. I didn't want to buy something that ended up being too mild or aggressive for my liking. Anyway, it arrived today...

www.theshavingroom.co.uk

 

[Mike Smart]

Even better, I remember a thread made on this by the forum's most handsome member. I hear his bedroom is much less of a tip now.

Rex Ambassador Blade Alignment

I thought I'd treat myself to a premium razor as an early birthday present. After much research, I settled on the Rex Ambassador as its range will have something that works for me. I didn't want to buy something that ended up being too mild or aggressive for my liking. Anyway, it arrived today...

www.theshavingroom.co.uk

Interesting i’m out and about just now but i’ll be taking a look when i’m back. my first thoughts are it’s ok but its definitely food for thought

 

[NatJag]

I don't have one of these razors, but I dod recall someone else saying their first shave was rubbish. They then discovered they hadn't pushed the blade down until it clicked. Just a thought!

 

[Mike Smart]

I don't have one of these razors, but I dod recall someone else saying their first shave was rubbish. They then discovered they hadn't pushed the blade down until it clicked. Just a thought!

good shout mate that’s possibly what iv done

 

[TobyC]

The blade clicks in?