#211

Member
Ca, USA
I was bummed that I missed out on getting a Flexi when Maggard had a sale, even thought about emailing and seeing if he would cut me a deal... didn't really like how heavy it is though. I had completely forgot about this, but perfect timing and it's half the weight! My first "Gibbs!"  Big Grin
(I got the aluminium)

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#212
I wish that the XL model with the longer handle had an option for the black handle. Hopefully it'll be an option later, the black handle just looks better to me.

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#213
Not sure I would expect any of these replicas to shave exactly like the originals.  Razors have a bit of chaos theory built in; tiny little changes in initial conditions can lead to vast differences in the shave. 

Interested to hear shave reports, but imagining this thing will shave as smoothly as the original Gibbs is a bit, um, overly rosy (imo).

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#214

Member
Johnstown, PA USA
Well, I gave in and ordered the regular length, anodized black handled one. I wanted to wait and see reviews, but I had FOMO - ?. I didn’t know how many the first run was going to have. We shall see how it shaves. ?? Now the wait!

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#215
Ordered the longer handle as I already have original Gibbs, truly among the smoothest tools out there. The original Gibbs replica is offered but I use the longer (92 mm) heavier brass extension from Clouds for my shaves. Regarding the prototype it was excellent but because you could adjust the gap with the dial and handle it was confusing/finicky to use. 

I hope Neil is successful with this Gibbs replica especially after Yaki stole his design/work (not nice but that’s what they do over there) so for $55 I am in.

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#216
Only took 2 years to get to the first pre-order....

With that said if this shaves anything like a real Gibbs the price they are sellng these at is a downright bargain.
#217
I see there was an update email sent out to inform the pre order has a slight delay. Sounds like it's still at  manufacturing so let's see.
   Incase someone didn't get an email, here it is.

"Just sending out a message to all GIBBS REPLICA orders and letting you know there is a short delay on the razors however I wanted to let everyone know they are coming. They have to ship to me first and then I ship to customer. ETA was shipping to me by end of September but it has been delayed. I have sent MFG a message and waiting to hear back however they are on holiday until the 5th of October.

We apoloigize for the delay, and will update everyone once they ship to me. We have a great reputation for doing what we say we will do ALWAYS, however sometimes the MFG is a little slower on the process. Thank you all for your continued support"

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#218

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(10-03-2022, 12:16 AM)keto Wrote: I see there was an update email sent out to inform the pre order has a slight delay. Sounds like it's still at  manufacturing so let's see.
   Incase someone didn't get an email, here it is.

"Just sending out a message to all GIBBS REPLICA orders and letting you know there is a short delay on the razors however I wanted to let everyone know they are coming. They have to ship to me first and then I ship to customer. ETA was shipping to me by end of September but it has been delayed. I have sent MFG a message and waiting to hear back however they are on holiday until the 5th of October.

We apoloigize for the delay, and will update everyone once they ship to me. We have a great reputation for doing what we say we will do ALWAYS, however sometimes the MFG is a little slower on the process. Thank you all for your continued support"
Thanks Keith, I emailed him and got a response and then the message. Meant to post it but got busy. Getting close.....

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#219
(10-03-2022, 12:33 AM)Dave in KY Wrote:
(10-03-2022, 12:16 AM)keto Wrote: I see there was an update email sent out to inform the pre order has a slight delay. Sounds like it's still at  manufacturing so let's see.
   Incase someone didn't get an email, here it is.

"Just sending out a message to all GIBBS REPLICA orders and letting you know there is a short delay on the razors however I wanted to let everyone know they are coming. They have to ship to me first and then I ship to customer. ETA was shipping to me by end of September but it has been delayed. I have sent MFG a message and waiting to hear back however they are on holiday until the 5th of October.

We apoloigize for the delay, and will update everyone once they ship to me. We have a great reputation for doing what we say we will do ALWAYS, however sometimes the MFG is a little slower on the process. Thank you all for your continued support"
Thanks Keith, I emailed him and got a response and then the message. Meant to post it but got busy. Getting close.....
I was wondering too, Dave, and most welcome. 
  It should be fun as all the different variations that will be on here.

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#220

Just Here for the Shaves
Williamsburg, KY
(10-03-2022, 12:39 AM)keto Wrote:
(10-03-2022, 12:33 AM)Dave in KY Wrote:
(10-03-2022, 12:16 AM)keto Wrote: I see there was an update email sent out to inform the pre order has a slight delay. Sounds like it's still at  manufacturing so let's see.
   Incase someone didn't get an email, here it is.

"Just sending out a message to all GIBBS REPLICA orders and letting you know there is a short delay on the razors however I wanted to let everyone know they are coming. They have to ship to me first and then I ship to customer. ETA was shipping to me by end of September but it has been delayed. I have sent MFG a message and waiting to hear back however they are on holiday until the 5th of October.

We apoloigize for the delay, and will update everyone once they ship to me. We have a great reputation for doing what we say we will do ALWAYS, however sometimes the MFG is a little slower on the process. Thank you all for your continued support"
Thanks Keith, I emailed him and got a response and then the message. Meant to post it but got busy. Getting close.....
I was wondering too, Dave, and most welcome. 
  It should be fun as all the different variations that will be on here.

I actually had fogetten about them and was cleaning out my emails and found my order and was like.....Oh yeah, cool Big Grin

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