Alumigoose

[Holyzeus]

You got a handle!

Woot, can't wait to try this...

Alumigoose by Simon Pietroni, on Flickr

 

[wintoid]

Yeah I was one of the first to order.

I've got an aluminium Wolfman DC which is an amazing razor in its own right. The shave is exceptional, but it took me weeks to adjust to the lower weight. It's going to be interesting to see whether I can apply what I learned from the alumiwolf to the alumigoose.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

So aluminium is the new stainless?

 

[Bechet]

Never in a million years - it lacks gravitas.

 

[Number Six]

Never in a million years - it lacks gravitas.

 

[bigdunc]

got mine
aluminium head with s/s ginger swirl handle
give it a try tonight or tomorrow

got a choice of 3 but will go with the goose

 

[Holyzeus]

Second shave this morning, few nicks, a learning curve all over again.
Need a black handle now

 

[bigdunc]

tried to order black handle goose
got a out of stock forever
think I've got more chance of snow in august in the centre of benidorm
but never say never

 

[Bechet]

Am I getting a black one or a shiny one? Answers on a postcard, please.

I'm guessing shiny as I know I plan to put it on a JH titanium. However, if it's black, then it will go on a Redhorseman Swing in bronze - very handle heavy but beautiful.

 

[p.b]

Am I getting a black one or a shiny one? Answers on a postcard, please.

Black - I understand that black is the only finish available for the Alu version.

 

[Bechet]

I'm glad we had this conversation! Could have been a very surprising un-boxing otherwise.

 

[bigdunc]

black is black
could be shiny or dull black
i have a sneaky feeling it will be a shiny one
look great

 

[Holyzeus]

Tis very shiny, I'm debating whether to send the handle off to DeltaWorks to blacken

 

[wintoid]

Hmm I remember now, my face doesn't like Feather Pro blades, but gets on much better with the Feather Supers. Maybe because I can feel the edge better.

 

[Holyzeus]

Well now i'm in a quandry, was thinking of passing the Alumigoose on, took todays SOTD's pic with it in but used the stainless Goose. Second stroke in and soaps coming off but not much cutting going on! Hhhhmmm can i use both with such different techniques needed
I know the majority of you here would have no trouble but i cant be doing with it

 

[wintoid]

Gradually working out my Alumigoose, under the nose being the trickiest spot. Today's shave reminded me how phenomenally well a Mongoose with the Feather Super blades can shave. This is an almost perfect shave.

Not necessarily the most enjoyable shave in the world though.