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groovy604 t1_iyx07ho wrote

Googled how much these cost and wow, nearly $400. What makes it so much better that other razors of similar style?

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graywoman7 t1_iyx2zxa wrote

It looks like the standard model is $150 which seems reasonable for a made in the US, lifetime warranty, non chromed stainless steel product of this quality.

https://www.razoremporium.com/rex-supply-co-envoy-stainless-steel-3-piece-de-razor/

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F-21 t1_iyz618r wrote

Gilette Slim adjustable, made in usa, in 1961 costed 1.5$, which adjusted for inflation would be 15$ today.

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StillMadeHere t1_iz0rqa9 wrote

I'm 90% sure that's the model I use. It was my grandpas, and I bet it will outlive me too.

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F-21 t1_iz2sv11 wrote

Yeah... Just find it absurd people think 350$ for a razor is totally justifiable, and it does not even have a butterfly mechanism.

It's pretty much jewelry. I can understand why it's liked and I'd want one too, but if we're real - anything over ~100$ is pure profit for them, especially for a stainless razor where you don't even need to add any final coatings over it. Old gillettes were nickel plated brass, but made to a high quality standard so the coating did not peel off like it does on some modern razors. Economy of scale made the gillette a lot cheaper, but not 200% cheaper.

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StillMadeHere t1_iz2wj0k wrote

I'm glad someone is buying them, but I'd save money and get a non adjustable. I never adjust mine anyway. But what I really want is a US made shavette.

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LaskoHolmes OP t1_iyx47fs wrote

The cost is mainly due to the piece being produced entirely in the US. I believe 10 pieces make up this razor, each of which (with the exception of the spring inside) are CNC machined from solid billets of steel. I imagine labor is a large factor in determine the MSRP, as well as the tolerances the final product is held to. Additionally, many other adjustable razors are made using cast zinc alloy. Zinc can last a while, but once the plating (usually chrome) is compromised, it will corrode rapidly. I’ve had a couple lost to the host metal decaying over time. Usually the threads in the top cap begin decaying first. Many zinc alloy razors go for around ~$30-$60, and can last a while (which I think is still a good investment). However I believe that if I continued in that route, the cost of all the zinc alloy razors would eventually overtake the cost of this piece. Machined material offers superior grain structure compared to cast material which translates to overall durability. Fit and finish is immaculate. As for performance, this is a SUPER efficient piece. here is a video of a man practically wiping heavy growth off of his face. In my experience, this piece allows you to have a mild or aggressive shave without sacrificing the efficiency depending on the setting it is at. To me, it performs above all the other razors I have used and owned. It’s a nice feeling to know that I can execute a comfy shave with no hassle or clogging regardless of how much hair is on my face.

It definitely is a pricey piece, and I was lucky to be able to scoop one up during their Black Friday sale which kind of helps.

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