Cobra classic

[jeepie]

Hi team,

I am really looking forward to the blackland vector. I will buy it.

I absolutely love my cobra classic. I am just tentative using the cobra as I will not be able to replace it. If I drop it for example.

I think the the cobra may be my favourite razor. For a daily shaver it’s a bit impractical due to the aggressive nature of the razor and very hazardous blade loading.

I was thinking of trying to find out who owns the intellectual property of cobra classic design. They don’t seem made anymore and it’s a crying shame.

I would love a “replica” available in a high quality metal like a blackland and made with tight quality control.

Bonkers or beautiful? I would really love to get this off the ground. Let me know your thoughts.

Cheers

Greg


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[halvor]

I assume Classic Shaving has IP claims to both Cobras, or at the very least be the ones to contact to inquire. I doubt they'll allow for a replica. Not sure why they keep production down, but they did produce some before the summer.

Incidentally, on the topic, though not an awfully enlightening read: https://sharpologist.com/2018/10/copies-clones-conterfeits-wet-shaving-world.html

 

[jeepie]

I assume Classic Shaving has IP claims to both Cobras, or at the very least be the ones to contact to inquire. I doubt they'll allow for a replica. Not sure why they keep production down, but they did produce some before the summer.

Incidentally, on the topic, though not an awfully enlightening read: https://sharpologist.com/2018/10/copies-clones-conterfeits-wet-shaving-world.html

I guess I had assumed that there were issues with production of the cobra which don’t affect timeless for example. I will write to them and ask politely whether they’re intentionally keeping production volumes so low or would consider an “alternative” option, whatever that might be.


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[MPH]

I'd love one if it could be made well. I've never took the risk of buying incase I got a bad one... Sending it back to the US, especially with their renowned terrible customer service, just doesn't appeal.

I tried one once and loved it, but no one likes wasting heir money if it's a dud.

 

[jeepie]

I'd love one if it could be made well. I've never took the risk of buying incase I got a bad one... Sending it back to the US, especially with their renowned terrible customer service, just doesn't appeal.

I tried one once and loved it, but no one likes wasting heir money if it's a dud.

Yeah. This is the conundrum I would love to solve. Best razor design ever in my humble opinion; killer looks and lethal bbs shaver. But wait......

I would (as a massive wet shaving enthusiast) love to solve this situation. It would be so awesome to have a titanium cobra made by blackland or timeless or another high quality machinist with referenced and loyal customers to support getting the cobra dancing from the basket.


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[Rowlers]

Pretty razor, but the shave is not all that great IMO. The General knocks spots off it. Heck even the £30 Hawk delivers a better shave.
It's nice looking though....

 

[Boru62]

Pretty razor, but the shave is not all that great IMO. The General knocks spots off it. Heck even the £30 Hawk delivers a better shave.
It's nice looking though....

I've never known YMMV to vary so much.
The Cobra's the closest, most comfortable razor I own, including the General.

 

[bakerbarber]

I sold my King Cobra and kept the Classic.

Maybe the guy that made the "bunny" SE would be interested in trying to make an AC razor?

 

[Nishy]

A titanium Cobra, now my nipples are erect. I would definitely be up for this.

 

[halvor]

A titanium Cobra, now my nipples are erect. I would definitely be up for this.

I love how you always seem to put shaving in a whole other domain. “Juices flowing”, “nipples erect”, “fannies and trannies”.

(Oh, ok, I added that last bit, but it needed some punch.)

 

[Nishy]

I love how you always seem to put shaving in a whole other domain. “Juices flowing”, “nipples erect”, “fannies and trannies”.

(Oh, ok, I added that last bit, but it needed some punch.)

I like to know at 9am 100+ hairy men are thinking of my erect nipples

 

[neko]

I have still the original Cobra and use it occasionally, it doesn't give the best shaves but sure is pretty

Btw if you ever get water spots, just use some 1 or 0.5 micron diamond emulsion and polish them off.

 

[Bugdoc]

A very sweet shave, love mine

 

[Hodge]

I have still the original Cobra and use it occasionally, it doesn't give the best shaves but sure is pretty

Btw if you ever get water spots, just use some 1 or 0.5 micron diamond emulsion and polish them off.

If it wasnt for the water spots I would have sold mine in a moment of weakness. I’m thankful now that the deal fell through and I found the spots could be polished out....

 

[p.b]

Thought I’d resurrect this thread about the Cobra Classic.
I’ve been using mine for the last six shaves with a Feather Pro and while I get good shaves I don’t get great shaves and I personally think the Vector and Hawk are better. I know at least @koenfucius doesn’t agree and I wonder if that down to personal preference or manufacturing tolerances of the not very well made Cobra. I find my Cobra a touch too mild and like the Hawk V3 Open Comb.