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This and the 37C are designed on the same principle, and I guess are somewhat similar in performance. The "humpback" Ikon 102 slant design, however, is different, and I find it a very effective razor.Nice review. Seriously thinking about picking one of these up but resisting temptation. Kind of swaying more to an adjustable as I already have a 37c and not sure it will be different enough to justify the price.
Been looking at the progress for a modern adjustable but something is drawing me to a black beauty or slim. Like the idea of a vintage adjustable but just not knowing if it's going to be set up properly is putting me off.This and the 37C are designed on the same principle, and I guess are somewhat similar in performance. The "humpback" Ikon 102 slant design, however, is different, and I find it a very effective razor.
Out of interest, which adjustable(s) are you thinking about?
The Progress models are a good razor. They're even nicer (but a lot dearer) when bought in the "Digress" or "Mergress" versions.Been looking at the progress for a modern adjustable but something is drawing me to a black beauty or slim. Like the idea of a vintage adjustable but just not knowing if it's going to be set up properly is putting me off.
Been looking at the progress for a modern adjustable but something is drawing me to a black beauty or slim. Like the idea of a vintage adjustable but just not knowing if it's going to be set up properly is putting me off.
If you can wait a while, Rockwell is coming out with a Model T razor which appears to be a modernized version of the Gillette Slim. The company had a rough start, but looks like they are running well and expanding now. Nothing wrong with vintage adjustables as I have a Fat Boy, Slim, and long handle and short handle Super Adjustable. Sometimes the doors take an effort to open and sometimes they don't close too well, but same goes with me and so I can't complain. they all shave very well.
How is this one compare with a Merkur slant?Got my X3 and tried it once so far. First impression agrees with @Ferrum: a mild yet efficient razor. I think there's a difference between the sides, but it's not a big difference. All in all, this might be quite a good razor.
Mine did not come in a little black box though. It came in a plastic bag.
No, I couldn't tell any difference between the sides at all. Neither in feedback from the razor or the quality of the shave from each pass. My overriding impression was being conscious of fighting the temptation to apply pressure – a bad habit from using cartridge razors! The X3 head did give the impression of just gliding over my skin so smoothly.I have it up in my rotation for tonight. It is a very good shaver. Mild, but efficient. Did you notice the difference between the two sides when shaving. One comb has more teeth than the other and some say that one side is milder because of that, but most (like me) can't see a significant difference.
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