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Apart from the "Sailor" adjustable, I think I have an example of all Rocnels. The SE razors are masterpieces of ingenious design and quality manufacturing to high standards and tight tolerances. The AC, Gem and half DE models are notable in how they hold their blades; the last most notably.Oooooo. I like the look of this one which I never knew existed. Perhaps it looks more evil in its all black finish.
What is it about Rocnel and aggressive strange SE's? Their DE's are quite the opposite including the 'Aggressive Elite' I have, which isn't.
Not mine either. Now lives in Greenland.
Interesting, I thought the Rocnel GEM was out of production for good
Even at the time the price made me think twice, especially for a complete unknown to me. I'm sure I'd get on with it but made me hesitate which I don't usually do.Given the pound/dollar at the moment that ain't cheap. I think it has just dropped off the list faster than it arrived.
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Btw these razors do look nice, no doubtYou guys mentioned rocnel and also razors like wolfman also comes to mind, I wanted to ask why are these razors so expensive?
I know @TobyC will say tech will do the same sort of thing at the end of the day,
which I agree with but there must be something about these razors as there's a demand for it, so whats behind the demand?
Is it just the feel good factor or what is it exactly?
Why do people buy Gucci sneakers? The kudos and bling factor...You guys mentioned rocnel and also razors like wolfman also comes to mind, I wanted to ask why are these razors so expensive?
I know @TobyC will say tech will do the same sort of thing at the end of the day,
which I agree with but there must be something about these razors as there's a demand for it, so whats behind the demand?
Is it just the feel good factor or what is it exactly?
Sometimes materials, manufacture time, customisation, but I suspect primarily supply vs demand and marketing hype. As to...I wanted to ask why are these razors so expensive?
I know @TobyC will say tech will do the same sort of thing at the end of the day,
which I agree with but there must be something about these razors as there's a demand for it, so whats behind the demand?
Is it just the feel good factor or what is it exactly?
Was thinking that, suppose it's nice to treat yourself sometimesWhy do people buy Gucci sneakers? The kudos and bling factor...
Sometimes materials, manufacture time, customisation, but I suspect primarily supply vs demand and marketing hype. As to...
Toby would be exactly right, they are just blade holders. The expensive ones will get the job done in exactly the same way as any number of more inexpensive options out there, they just look flashy.
I would echo Sabre as well, some people may see it as a treat for themselves, perhaps to mark an occasion or just like flashy things. They are in no way necessary by any stretch but for the people who want them their reasons (or in my case, justifications) are sufficient.
Though saying that I could quite happily have landed and stayed on my R41 had I remained blissfully unaware of the dark underbelly of the wet shaving world.
They are a recent thing, post 2008. Prior to this mint condition NOS from ebay was required or the usual names of EJ, Muehle, and Merkur...Before I got into wet shaving I never would've thought and imagined that materials would've been such a big thing within the shaving community, interesting to say the least
This is the concept economists refer to as Veblen Goods. While demand for most goods falls as the price rises, the opposite is the case with Veblen Goods. The idea being that the higher the price, the greater the cachet of the good, and the more people covet it...Why do people buy Gucci sneakers? The kudos and bling factor...
Never used one, but those who have weren't impressed. Just stick to current production stuff, even the Treet carbon is a great blade.I wanted to ask, what are the vintage GEM razor blades like? Any good?
I like the Corrux blades that I've used, but they did need stropping. You'll need a stropper and a strop. I also have a pack of Damaskeene blades, which I really enjoy when I use them. Again, stropping! Lots of ...I wanted to ask, what are the vintage GEM razor blades like? Any good?
Well, the first Wolfman razors are just gussied up Gillette raised flat bottom techs with a nice polish job and a custom handle.You guys mentioned rocnel and also razors like wolfman also comes to mind, I wanted to ask why are these razors so expensive?
I know @TobyC will say tech will do the same sort of thing at the end of the day,
which I agree with but there must be something about these razors as there's a demand for it, so whats behind the demand?
Is it just the feel good factor or what is it exactly?
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