The Mongoose

[Al H]

Now I like the look of that but

Wouldn't it be better to be made to fit injector blades as these are readily available

 

[pjgh]

First thought was one of relief, to be honest, that it wasn't another injector-style razor. I've yet to try a Cobra, but I have had some time with a variety of Feather long blades and I liked them - very efficient.

Sorry to make another contrary opinion, but I think the handle lets it down. It looks a bit ... well ... Parker-ish. I'm an ugly brutalism and concrete fancier, though - a slab of metal on top should have a simple pole below.

Damn good fun, though ...

 

[Mr_Smartepants]

That's the best part about the Mongoose, the threads are standard with a flat base so any handle will work!
Eventually, they plan to sell the heads only with either SB or OC baseplates (or both), similar to the ATT *1 & *2 plates.

 

[pjgh]

There we are, then ... I could get some monolithic pole and be perfectly happy. Cheers!

 

[SamuraiJack]

There is a picture of it with a UFO Kaiser handle which looks really nice, any custom handle should fit it.

 

[fly3k]

So where's best in the UK to get the blades for this?

 

[Geofnay]

Cheaper than a Cobra but in my view the Cobra has the better looking head. What I'd like is the King Cobra head with a proper thread, so I can pop my own handles on. Surely not too much to ask?

 

[MrK1]

Re: RE: The Mongoose

Cheaper than a Cobra but in my view the Cobra has the better looking head. What I'd like is the King Cobra head with a proper thread, so I can pop my own heads on. Surely not too much to ask?

I agree. I think the Cobra head looks much better.

A few on TSN have UFO handles for their King Cobras so it is possible to pair it with another handle.

Personally, I'm happy with the King Cobra handle as it is.

 

[Tall_Paul]

I spoke to the bloke and for batch 2 you can just buy the head (which I might do).

 

[pjgh]

Hmmm ... I'm going to seek out that deal.

It is the Feather Artist Club blades that fit into this razor, right?

 

[Tall_Paul]

Hmmm ... I'm going to seek out that deal.

It is the Feather Artist Club blades that fit into this razor, right?

Yes, that's right.

It depends how much they want for the handle. If it's £30 I'd probably get one. Any more and I'll just have the head.

 

[Geofnay]

I meant 'own handles' of course - corrected now. Anyways, my point is that I'd like to be able to purchase the Cobra head alone and save a few pennies - preferably a good few. Faint hope but maybe the competition will be a nudge.

 

[Charliej]

Paul how much is the price for the head only?

 

[shakespeare]

Looks rather a nice piece of kit. Sorry to be contentious but IMHO, better looking than the Cobra

 

[shakespeare]

Any idea on the price they will be going for?

From what I could glean on the "Facebook" page, the UK price will have to include VAT and will be around $140.00 (about £87.00) exc. postage.

 

[Arun]

Here is the email:

mongooseorders@gmail.com

Thanks for sharing the email address. I contacted them and was able to get on the Batch 2 waiting list. They said they will contact us in a few weeks with pricing etc.