New SE razor - The General

Darkbulb · Saturday January 2, 2016

rolatruck said:
Lovely razor, when does it go on sale?

I believe they are aiming for 'early 2016'. I've already asked to be on the waiting list - if one exists - since the first batch seems to be just 25-50 razors

Electrif · Saturday January 2, 2016

Will be interesting to see how it also compares with my ERs & Gems.
Could a TSR pass-around be possible?

Darkbulb · Saturday January 2, 2016

Electrif said:
Will be interesting to see how it also compares with my ERs & Gems.
Could a TSR pass-around be possible?

That's a great idea. Maybe someone could educate @Colonial Razors on how a pass-around works a la Hone 15 and if an interest organize one?

riverrun · Saturday January 2, 2016

Did anyone say Pass Around?
@Colonial Razors, have a look at this thread to see how a pass around works and how it can generate interest for the manufacturer of a new razor. I'd be more than happy to help out again, btw

Darkbulb · Saturday January 2, 2016

riverrun said:
Did anyone say Pass Around?
@Colonial Razors, have a look at this thread to see how a pass around works and how it can generate interest for the manufacturer of a new razor. I'd be more than happy to help out again, btw

Great stuff

Bechet · Saturday January 2, 2016

How about a 100mm handle, @Colonial Razors ? That is what was bugging me - a razor looks all wrong to me with a 'standard' length handle.

My Standard razors have handles chopped in half and an extra 15mm added in - would be good to have a complete longer handle on yours.

Darkbulb · Saturday January 2, 2016

What's the length of the handle it comes with (sorry if that's been covered, couldn't find the info anywhere)?

I do like that it seems to allow for other handles to be slapped on it

Colonial Razors · Saturday January 2, 2016

We would love to do a pass-around once we are ready!

Colonial Razors · Saturday January 2, 2016

It's 90 mm long

riverrun · Saturday January 2, 2016

Colonial Razors said:
We would love to do a pass-around once we are ready!

Colonial Razors · Saturday January 2, 2016

I've noticed that the 90 mm handle, along with the incorporated 30 degree shave angle, allows for easy shaving on the underside of the chin and down towards the adam's apple. With a longer 100 mm handle on the Mongoose, I've had issues with that area due to the bottom of the handle hitting my neck when slicing down WTG.

I should also note that shaving under the nose is easier with The General than other razors I've used.

Stacy555 · Saturday January 2, 2016

Not that I have any issues with handle length, but I assume from looking at the top plate pic's it would take an aftermarket handle ?

Bechet · Saturday January 2, 2016

Colonial Razors said:
It's 90 mm long

So it's 10mm short! The top of my head is somewhat higher than standard people so in proportion, 100mm is good for me and no issues with length. 110mm gets me into the trouble you have had.

The thread is the standard M5 for razors so other handles will fit. AfaIk, we don't have an anodizer in our midst, though.

rowlers · Saturday January 2, 2016

this looks great! passaround YES!!

Colonial Razors · Saturday January 2, 2016

We will let you Gentlemen know when the next prototype comes through. I will have to have a conference with Kyle first. I believe we will most likely start in the US first. Stay tuned!

Regards,

Kirk Evans

Darkbulb · Saturday January 2, 2016

Colonial Razors said:
We will let you Gentlemen know when the next prototype comes through. I will have to have a conference with Kyle first. I believe we will most likely start in the US first. Stay tuned!

Humble suggestion, if possible, assign two razors for pass arounds: one for the US and one for the US - run in parallel.
10 people or so in each pass around = a lot of valuable feedback for you early on