REX Ambassador Update

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Completed my shave with the Rex Ambassador on setting #1. The mildest setting i think. Hard to detect if there was even a blade in there! Took 3.5 passes for a DFS. Obviously no nicks, weepers or irritation. Probably impossible to cut yourself with this setting but I was very pleasantly surprised at how well the razor did at this setting. 6 hours later and some stubble under my chin is detectable but the rest of my face is still smooth. For someone like me with sensitive skin this razor is performing very well.

I also have a OneBlade and the Ambassador on setting 2 is very similar to it. Except that the OneBlade is milder but just as efficient at removing the beard. On setting #3 with the Ambassador there isn't any comparison; The Ambassador kicks butt.

At settings 2.5-2.8 the Ambassador is similar to my Gillette Aristocrat and Red Tip.

Can someone make some comparisons to the Ambassdor on its highest setting? That would be awesome.

I’m also interested in how the Rex shaves on 6. Is it more efficient than a Paradigm 17-4? Timeless .95? Is the improved version more aggressive/efficient?

How long is the handle? The specs only give the total length.

I. HATE. YOU. MATT. (On a spending freeze whatever lol)........but my wife just asked me what I wanted for my birthday lol. I'm in.

Thanks for trying it on 1, Bigbill. It sounds like the Ambassador has a fairly wide and usable adjustment range.

I’m also interested in how the Rex shaves on 6. Is it more efficient than a Paradigm 17-4? Timeless .95? Is the improved version more aggressive/efficient?

I'd also like to know how it compare to the Timeless. Even a comparison to the Timeless .068 would be much appreciated.

GloryUprising I don't want to make any promises but we are currently working on this exact thing. However I am trying to avoid having it hand polished (that would be a last ditch effort - our shop is slammed enough with polishing Gillette razors for revamp) so instead we are experimenting with electro-chemical polishing since we already have a lab in our shop. If these experiments and a subsequent production process gets further along I will certainly let people know.

Thanks!

Matt
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Hello Matt,
I'd love to be able to get a polished version of the Rex, even at an extra cost. Needs to be polished before laser engraving, so DIY polishing of the current one is not an option (can only do the top cap and sides). Any idea of the time frame for a polished version?

Completed my shave with the Rex Ambassador on setting #1.  The mildest setting i think.  Hard to detect if there was even a blade in there!  Took 3.5 passes for a DFS. Obviously no nicks, weepers or irritation.  Probably impossible to cut yourself with this setting but I was very pleasantly surprised at how well the razor did at this setting.  6 hours later and some stubble under my chin is detectable but the rest of my face is still smooth.  For someone like me with sensitive skin this razor is performing very well.  

I also have a OneBlade and the Ambassador on setting 2 is very similar to it.  Except that the OneBlade is milder but just as efficient at removing the beard.  On setting #3 with the Ambassador there isn't any comparison; The Ambassador kicks butt.

At settings 2.5-2.8 the Ambassador is similar to my Gillette Aristocrat and Red Tip.

I used my Ambassador this morning as I have every morning since I got it.  I agee with you your sentiments Bill, that "The Ambassador kicks butt".  What a fantastic razor - the best I have used. Looks like I'll be putting some of my other razors up on B/S/T.