Reviews

Product summary

Alpha Ecliptic Razor (Bakelite) by Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements

draebeard ·12-25-2017, 05:37 AM

Product price

$19.95

Product merchant

CaD314


General thoughts
I like it. It's unusual, attractive, lightweight, and efficient. To me, it shaves better than the Merkur 37,
any of the iKon slants, the Fasan Twist, or any other slant razor, and it doesn't torque the blade.
I don't generally like slant razors, but this is a notable exception. This is a Damn Fine Razor.

User Friendliness
Very efficient. Very clean shaver. Smooth, but somewhat aggressive.
I got a Damn Fine Shave in just one pass, with no blood shed, and no irritation.
N. B., I'm an experienced shaver who likes aggressive razors.

Grip
Good, but not great.
The handle has no knurling, but the razor is so very light that it doesn't really need it.
It is far less likely to slip from the hand than a heavy razor.

Blade Replacement
Very simple blade replacement. No difficulties at all.

Balance
Very good. That being said, as seen in the last picture, I used a non standard handle with it,
to give it extra weight. It feels better in my hand with the added weight, but shaves well either way.
Note: The handle I used is the one that Doug sort of copied for the Aluminum version of this razor.
I like my vintage handle better than Doug's sort of copy. It's chromed brass; Doug's is aluminum.

Value
Very good value. $19.95 + shipping. That's a very low price.

Quality
No complaints. Fit and finish are good. Design is excellent. A copy of the Walbusch Humpback Slant.

Packaging
Inexpensive yet attractive. Excellent graphics. Would make an appealing gift.

Comments


Hardtop01 · 05-03-2018, 07:23 PM · in reply to #103
Excellent review on an excellent razor. It’s an odd ball razor that once you get past the feel and the angle, it just works so well.
Gillette#58 · 03-27-2019, 06:17 PM · in reply to #103
Have you ever used the ATT S1? Curious to know how they compare.
Thank you,
Chris
SandmanCT · 02-21-2024, 06:13 AM · in reply to #103
I recently found one on Bundubeard. I am still waiting on delivery, I can't wait!
SandmanCT · 02-21-2024, 06:14 AM · in reply to #103
I should say it is the aluminum version.