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A good mini review of the 3ONE6, I was thinking about buying one, it being made in this country was one of the reasons but I thought it would be so similar to my Karve Overlander to make it a viable purchase.After seeing a killer bargain on a 3ONE6 it arrived this week and I've now had my first shave with it.
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I was a dissapointed when I first opened it. The packaging wasn't as fancy as I expected (I know, first world problems) and the razor didn't feel as robust as I had hoped. But I had been shaving all week with the 6S, so not much would feel solid in comparison.
Once I had started to look more closely at the razor the knurling on the handle really impressed me. It's very grippy. Then I noticed the quality of the finish and the engraving. Perhaps I had been a bit hasty. It does look like a luxury product.
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But, how does it shave?
Wow! Just wow!
The first pass WTG was just so natural. It was like I had been using it for ever. There's a nice amount of blade feel and its very effective but not at all aggressive.
The second pass ATG finished the job. My cheeks were utterly smooth and there was just the tiniest hint of stubble on my jaw line. Nothing a little tidying wouldn't remove, but I wanted to see how things would be after just the two passes.
There was absolutely no irritation or skin damage. A really comfortable shave.
I can see thise who love their DE89s might have been a bit dissapointed by the 3ONE6, it is a different shave. Maybe like a 6S on plate 6. But I love it. Really love it. I can't quite believe I'm going to say this, but it is going toe to toe with my R41GS for my favorite razor. And I really do t know who will win!
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No issues with the handle coming apart?I think the 3one6 is a great razor. I bought mine on release day and it's still going strong.
Nope. Still looks as good as the day I got it - 2019 if my memory serves me correctlyNo issues with the handle coming apart?
This razor looks beautiful. Great review. Just got back into the old shaving after selling all my old gear and starting from scratch. I think this will be one of the more expensive purchases! I'm sold! Thanks!After seeing a killer bargain on a 3ONE6 it arrived this week and I've now had my first shave with it.
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I was a dissapointed when I first opened it. The packaging wasn't as fancy as I expected (I know, first world problems) and the razor didn't feel as robust as I had hoped. But I had been shaving all week with the 6S, so not much would feel solid in comparison.
Once I had started to look more closely at the razor the knurling on the handle really impressed me. It's very grippy. Then I noticed the quality of the finish and the engraving. Perhaps I had been a bit hasty. It does look like a luxury product.
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But, how does it shave?
Wow! Just wow!
The first pass WTG was just so natural. It was like I had been using it for ever. There's a nice amount of blade feel and its very effective but not at all aggressive.
The second pass ATG finished the job. My cheeks were utterly smooth and there was just the tiniest hint of stubble on my jaw line. Nothing a little tidying wouldn't remove, but I wanted to see how things would be after just the two passes.
There was absolutely no irritation or skin damage. A really comfortable shave.
I can see why those who love their DE89s might have been a bit dissapointed by the 3ONE6, it is a different shave. Maybe like a 6S on plate 6. But I love it. Really love it. I can't quite believe I'm going to say this, but it is going toe to toe with my R41GS for my favorite razor. And I really don't know who will win!
I just hope EJ has sorted out the issues with handles falling to bits. It's been a while now, so fingers crossed.
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I’m really pleased with it. As a comparison my usual rotation is also a Muhle R41GS, a Rockwell 6S and a Razorine Flatboy with an R41 Twist as my travel razor. The 3ONE6 fits in nicely with that lot.This razor looks beautiful. Great review. Just got back into the old shaving after selling all my old gear and starting from scratch. I think this will be one of the more expensive purchases! I'm sold! Thanks!
The Rockwell looks like a good addition too! Is the 3ONE6 a good bit milder than the R41?I’m really pleased with it. As a comparison my usual rotation is also a Muhle R41GS, a Rockwell 6S and a Razorine Flatboy with an R41 Twist as my travel razor. The 3ONE6 fits in nicely with that lot.
What do you use at the moment?
That's a snip at that price, a great razorI've just ordered a 3one6 from Connaught, £75 less the TSR 10% made it £67.50 delivered. Excellent value from a great supplier, almost seems to cheap.
It's somewhere between the R41and DE89 - perhaps nearer the '41 though. The lighter aluminium handled versions may be slightly milder (?)The Rockwell looks like a good addition too! Is the 3ONE6 a good bit milder than the R41?
At the moment I'm using the Futur now and again and the usual starters (34C and DE89) to get back into the habit. I keep persevering with the R41, but it's like a bloodbath at times .
This time I'm limiting myself to 8 razors at most and then no more purchases, it's too costly
I'm really impressed at some of the new razors out there now since getting back into it. I'll always have a soft spot for the DE89 though, it being the first!
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