New SE razor - Rocnel

[Bechet]

Still in wrapper, bend right over in double - length wise!! - and it snaps cleanly.

 

[Holyzeus]

Thanks Carl!

 

[ckeskin]

@Holyzeus , it is a very easy process. Just watch the video I posted in the review.

 

[Holyzeus]

@Holyzeus , it is a very easy process. Just watch the video I posted in the review.

Thanks, I'll check it out later

 

[jds]

Thanks Carl!

Visit a Turkish barber... they do it before every customer.

 

[Darkbulb]

They are preparing orders of the SE razor:

 

[rolatruck]

They are preparing orders of the SE razor:

Who for though?????

 

[Darkbulb]

Who for though?????

My guess is for people that pre-ordered them...
Start of shipping is still 2-3 weeks out if memory serves me right.

 

[rolatruck]

My guess is for people that pre-ordered them...
Start of shipping is still 2-3 weeks out if memory serves me right.

I presume the first lucky few will get a Paypal invoice sent to them?

 

[Darkbulb]

I presume the first lucky few will get a Paypal invoice sent to them?

Yeah that's my guess as well
Oh and I also heard that their 'pre-order-emailing macro/system' was acting up but that an actual email was not needed to reserve your place in the line - the pre-order is still saved on their end.

 

[rolatruck]

Better keep an eye out for a Paypal invoice.

 

[Darkbulb]

Better keep an eye out for a Paypal invoice.

Pretty sure we don't have to 'worry' about that for at least a month or so but it will be nice when/if it arrives.
Looks like a really fun razor for the price and if it doesn't shave well I can always use it as a tiny hammer.

 

[Ferrum]

Signed up, whats not to like?
However, having never done it how do you snap a blade in half?

You can get ready-halved blades by Derby and Perma Sharp, as supplied for barbers use.
For example
https://www.shavingworld.com/product/39/100-perma-sharp-single-edge-razor-blades-for-barbers.aspx

Obviously that limits your choice of blade.

 

[ckeskin]

@Ferrum , I would personally suggest snapping DE blades in half. Much easier process.

 

[barber bear]

So easy and safe, i do this at least 5 times a day and never cut myself. Just make sure yo do it in the wrapper.

 

[Ferrum]

@Ferrum , I would personally suggest snapping DE blades in half. Much easier process.

I totally agree, and, as someone who "doctors" DE blades to fit Wardonias, Gibbs and other non-standard razors, as well as SE blades, that's what I will do. As has been said, it's not complicated or especially dangerous.
However, there was another SE proposed some time ago (I forget what the name was), which required halved blades. There was considerable alarm on the part of some at the need to snap blades, largely because of the perceived dangers in doing so, which are more imaginary than actual.
Nonetheless, some people will not wish to handle blades in this way, and the ready-halved barber blades, although limited in choice, do offer an alternative to people who otherwise will want to use and enjoy the razor, but might be put off.