I think I may have read somewhere, that the people behind the Cobra, got the idea for it because people where cutting AC blades to fit injector razors. Don't quote me on that though.I have no idea how many Razors Hone have sold but still continue to do so, who were Timeless Razors a couple of years ago along with Mongoose and Supply to name a few, these were all unestablished companys who have broken in to the "mass producer" bracket such as it is being as you recognise a "niche" market.
As far as the Cobra is concerned, yes the head is " injector" shaped but has more in common imo with all the other AC bladed razors by the manner by which the blade is inserted, ie by hand and not with an injector cartridge so the format must be AC type razor and not injector, but let's not split hairs, life's too short!P.
I have no idea, but for a niche market such as it is I don't think the words mass producer are perhaps relevant, to produce enough to meet demand for a niche market is probably all that is needed no matter who the producer is.I think I may have read somewhere, that the people behind the Cobra, got the idea for it because people where cutting AC blades to fit injector razors. Don't quote me on that though.
What sort of turnout denotes mass produced nowadays?
The quick answer is they aren't worth the money. Sure, they're machined to exact tolerances using CNC machines & someone has to pay for that but the manufactures know they're dealing with a very niche market & they price accordingly. Huge profits are being made here! I mean 180 - 200 quid for a bit of stainless steel! The ATT razors I have are great shavers but anyone who knows what they're doing will probably have just as good a shave with a cheaper razor that isn't SS. I get a great shave with a cheap Merkur.I like my vintage razors and think the pinnacle in safety razors may have been reached many decades ago.
The modern mass produced DEs I've tried have offered nothing better than my vintage razors.
In fact, my five favourite DEs are all vintage.
I haven't tried a modern stainless DE. Do they merit the high price tag?
The quick answer is they aren't worth the money. Sure, they're machined to exact tolerances using CNC machines & someone has to pay for that but the manufactures know they're dealing with a very niche market & they price accordingly. Huge profits are being made here! I mean 180 - 200 quid for a bit of stainless steel! The ATT razors I have are great shavers but anyone who knows what they're doing will probably have just as good a shave with a cheaper razor that isn't SS. I get a great shave with a cheap Merkur.
If a modern SS razor doesn't shave any better than say a vintage, it's not worth the high cost. Surely.Mmmhhh...but a CNC machine, a wire cutter, CAD licences, polishing time etc... are huge costs. The price is not over the top IMHO.
If a modern SS razor doesn't shave any better than say a vintage, it's not worth the high cost. Surely.
Geez, you could've at least used a slightly more original analogy. That ones been used before.I disagree. A modern SS razor shaves as good as a good vintage one, but you pay for the object itself. A Ferrari gets you from A to B the same as a Punto but I'd rather have a Ferrari....
To put it into perspective the Single Ring was made of brass (more expensive than SS) and silver plated.Mmmhhh...but a CNC machine, a wire cutter, CAD licences, polishing time etc... are huge costs. The price is not over the top IMHO.
A Punto doesn't have the same engine under the bonnet as a Ferrari, whereas a SS razor uses the same blade under the top capA Ferrari gets you from A to B the same as a Punto but I'd rather have a Ferrari....
It depends on why you are buying. If you are buying purely for the quality of the shave then yes you are correct but if you are buying for the pleasure of owning something you personally find pleasing then it's up to the individual to say if it is worth the higher cost.If a modern SS razor doesn't shave any better than say a vintage, it's not worth the high cost. Surely.
A Skoda Superb does have the same engine as a Volkswagen Passat, and I can tell you that (IMO) the Passat is better.A Punto doesn't have the same engine under the bonnet as a Ferrari, whereas a SS razor uses the same blade under the top cap
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