04-14-2014, 07:05 AM
I'll be taking delivery today, hopefully, of a cobra classic.
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I'm really hoping I'll get the great shaves I have heard so much about. It got me thinking, I have no idea how to approach this thing. I've used injectors before so figure the style must be close. It's coming with Feathers and Kai Milds, I figure I'd start with the milds.
Can anyone offer me tips on using this beast?
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I'm really hoping I'll get the great shaves I have heard so much about. It got me thinking, I have no idea how to approach this thing. I've used injectors before so figure the style must be close. It's coming with Feathers and Kai Milds, I figure I'd start with the milds.
Can anyone offer me tips on using this beast?
04-14-2014, 07:32 AM
Just use it the same as any other SE razor. You'll hear it when the angle is right. I can't help with blades. The one I borrowed came with one type blade and it was really good. I can't remember which blade.
It's so intuitive to use that there really isn't much to tell.
Nice razor!
It's so intuitive to use that there really isn't much to tell.
Nice razor!
04-14-2014, 09:37 AM
I never thought there was any trick or special technique necessary. When it is assembled, it doesn't have any sort of scary blade exposure or anything that appears dangerous. Even more than the slant, it has a "blood thirsty" reputation that in my opinion is unwarranted. I also found that it made really no differences between blades. Congratulations on finding one!
04-14-2014, 01:19 PM
Like all razors, finding the angle is key, but it won't take long. As mentioned before, another key with the Cobra is no pressure. Hold it loosely in you hand. I rest the bottom of mine on my little finder and just cup my other fingers around it. I let the weight of the razor do the cutting. Not only are the results extraordinary, but the razor provides me with the only "no irritation" shave I get from any of my other razors.
I found the blades very different in terms of feel. I am sure you will find one you enjoy more than others. Let us know how it works for you.
I found the blades very different in terms of feel. I am sure you will find one you enjoy more than others. Let us know how it works for you.
04-14-2014, 02:20 PM
Got the Cobra in the mail today and had it in use within an hour! Did I say I was excited?
I had one of those "where have you been all my life" moments!
This thing is incredible. I was terrified by it but after the first swipe I knew I would be okay. Did my entire face 3x and neck 2x with ZERO NICKS OR WEEPERS! Also little to no irritation on my neck which my neck is infamous for! After a few tries with the milds I'm going to get out one of the Feathers and see if I can do any damage
This may be the only razor I need for the rest of my life! One question though... how many shaves do people get per blade?
I had one of those "where have you been all my life" moments!
This thing is incredible. I was terrified by it but after the first swipe I knew I would be okay. Did my entire face 3x and neck 2x with ZERO NICKS OR WEEPERS! Also little to no irritation on my neck which my neck is infamous for! After a few tries with the milds I'm going to get out one of the Feathers and see if I can do any damage

This may be the only razor I need for the rest of my life! One question though... how many shaves do people get per blade?
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04-14-2014, 04:59 PM
My first reaction to the cobra was quite similar. However, for all of 2014 I've used the cobra a whopping one time. Don't get me wrong, it's a great razor. I just can get as close of a shave with others now at less risk.
Regarding blade life I say it has nothing to do with the coarseness of your beard. My beard is so coarse that I can't use DE blades at all and use SEs exclusively. I have gotten 19 shaves out of a Feather Professional once & 18 shaves twice. I typically get 15 shaves out of a blade and never has one lasted less than 10. I think the life is more related to how efficient your technique is and how good your lather is. My SE technique is really good as it's all I use and why I can get 12-15 shaves from most blades that I use.
My cobra love has waned but that doesn't detract from how great of a shaver it is.
Regarding blade life I say it has nothing to do with the coarseness of your beard. My beard is so coarse that I can't use DE blades at all and use SEs exclusively. I have gotten 19 shaves out of a Feather Professional once & 18 shaves twice. I typically get 15 shaves out of a blade and never has one lasted less than 10. I think the life is more related to how efficient your technique is and how good your lather is. My SE technique is really good as it's all I use and why I can get 12-15 shaves from most blades that I use.
My cobra love has waned but that doesn't detract from how great of a shaver it is.
04-14-2014, 05:21 PM
(04-14-2014, 05:14 PM)SharpSpine Wrote:(04-14-2014, 05:04 PM)Agravic Wrote:ICobra Classic
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YetStraights > Cobra!
I think your Cobras may be slightly jealous Ravi.
Ha!
Straights have been a more recent distraction, but there will always be a reserved spot in my den for Cobra ...

- easy learning curve
- intuitive
- efficient
- blade longevity
- 'cool' factor
To answer to the OP query ... as many have already discovered ... load it up and proceed. No special methodology here ... same rules as DE razors ... good prep/lather and minimal pressure, etc.

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