{"product_id":"the-alpha-ecliptic-blue-slant-razor-aluminum-7075-anodized-antique-bronze","title":"The Alpha Ecliptic Blue Slant Razor | Aluminum 7075 | Anodized Blue","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho knew it would end up blue? I'll tell ya who, you...Kinda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. Recently we took a poll on what color folks think our new travel scuttle should be and blue won by a HUGE margin! So when Fran asked me a couple weeks back what color I think the next batch of Alpha Ecliptics should be, blue just felt right, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand man do they look cool.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e I predict these beauties sell out fast for sure!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit's pretty safe to say, The Alpha Ecliptic is truly a one of a kind...\u003cem\u003eat least in our Galaxy.\u003c\/em\u003e Holding this baby feels something otherworldly; a vibration, a radio wave, a connection maybe? Is it a relic from the past or from the future? I'd say it's both...\u003cem\u003ebut i'm getting ahead of myself.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone who has been following PAA and knows of our secret universe will immediately see that out of all our razors to date this one is just sooooo us. To get \u003cem\u003ewoo woo\u003c\/em\u003e with our words, we tend to vibrate at the same frequency as this one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Origin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Alpha Ecliptic is based on one of my all time favorite razors, the very, \u003cem\u003eVERY\u003c\/em\u003e rare German bakelite Walbusch \"Humpback\" Slant (Walbusch \u0026amp; Sohnes). I was very lucky to discover this razor...in fact, it was a customer that turned me onto this baby, Michael K, and I thank him very much, for my shaves have never been the same since! To say that it performed way above expectation would be the understatement of the the century!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Alpha_Ecliptic_Angle_Photo_large.jpg?v=1490671563\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou won’t even feel it!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy oh why are such outstanding designs always lost to history? Maybe because it takes a little extra energy to see these creations through and most companies back in the day were all about the bottom line, not interested in recreating the wheel? Maybe the all powerful Gillette had something to do with the burying of the Walbusch or maybe, just maybe it was Merkur this time? I mean Merkur did \u003cem\u003eborrow\u003c\/em\u003e their Progress handle design from Walbusch...I can only speculate but man oh man, you gotta wonder why this design wasn't explored fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother fine example of Walbusch's \u003cem\u003ecutting edge\u003c\/em\u003e innovations is their Adjustable Slant of the very same head design...\u003cem\u003etalk about way ahead of their time!\u003c\/em\u003e You probably, like most, never even heard of such a thing, maybe even thought that was your own original idea, as I did, lol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhy 7075 Aluminum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI went with 7075 aluminum to stay true to the original designs lightness but with the added durability of a metal good enough for the aviation industry! 7075 aluminum has a few differences when compared to 6061 aluminum; greater strength, durability, and hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe weight is key to the precision of the razor. Having created more than a few razors by now I have noticed that though a razor's geometry may be exact the material used will greatly affect the feel and quality of the shave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine example of this is my Stainless DOC Evolution versus my Aluminus DOC Evolution. Both are the exact same tolerances but feel and shave quite differently. Had I not created the head in two different substrates I never would have had this realization. That \u003cem\u003eAh Ha moment\u003c\/em\u003e was very insightful and has had a huge influence on all my current designs...\u003cem\u003eespecially the Alpha Ecliptic.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOne could say that all my razors released till now were in preparation of the Alpha, 5 years in the making in that respect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhat is with the shape Doug?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst off, the razor features a unique \u003cem\u003ehumpback\u003c\/em\u003e design which helps guide the user to the proper blade angle for an almost effortless shave. The slant design is a diagonal rather than the more common twist or torqued models. Modern blades are great but are primarily designed for a good ol' DE Safety Razor, they were not created with the slant in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat I mean to say is we are asking a lot of some brands of blades by twisting and torquing them out so wildly, an action that can sometimes compromise the coating or integrity of the edge I suspect. Not a huge problem considering there are so many brands to experiment with, but the Alpha Ecliptic's design offers the same slant action with a more forgiving geometry for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e modern DE Blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original design was so on point I made only a few, slight tweaks. That said, I find the geometry\/concept simply brilliant, epic even, and a smooth, very close shave to be the end result...\u003cem\u003eevery time. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI would personally rate this razor low on the medium aggression plane. The perfect slant for the newb and an efficient shaver for the more experienced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"After receiving my much anticipated Alpha Ecliptic razor yesterday, I was able to get a couple of shaves under my belt before this review. A couple of things, Doug’s recommendation of  a middle of the road blade was sound; I used the Astra Platinum for the test; I agree using a Kai, Feather or Bolzano out of the chute may be but doubtfully an issue. I found loading the blade a tad more difficult to get over the posts , but I am surmising this is to assure a tight blade fit. I was concerned initially the the shape would be difficult fitting under the nose which proved easier than my Futur. I really liked the shave, good audio feedback VERY efficient and very mild. The efficiency is amazing because folks compare this to the Ikon 102..I would say it is more efficient; I had to sell my 102 because it was too mild for me.  Again, my initial review is this razor is getting very close to the “mildness of a Gillette Tech, with the efficiency of a R41”. Great job Doug!\" ~ Randy Bennett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ...and the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe handle is of my own design and fittingly called \u003cem\u003eThe Neo Vic\u003c\/em\u003e (Victorian)...\u003cem\u003eor so I thought!\u003c\/em\u003e Turns out I inadvertently recreated a classic Wade \u0026amp; Butcher design...\u003cem\u003esigh\u003c\/em\u003e. (This was also brought to my attention by Michael K.) What can I say, there's only so much you can do on a lathe. [Note: not exact, but it is similar.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegardless, If you enjoyed my \u003cem\u003eBomb Tip \u003c\/em\u003eyou will absolutely go nuts for \u003cem\u003eThe Neo Vic\u003c\/em\u003e. Sleek, sexy and stylish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like the Bomb Tip you get greater control when you incorporate the now fluted \"Pinky Throttle\", J-hooks have never been performed so effortlessly before!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe weight and balance compliment the Alpha Ecliptic head harmoniously, in a sense, they are calibrated for one another.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have a very good feeling the Alpha Ecliptic will resonate with all who are so lucky to get their mitts on it! Shave on my friends and I look forward to hearing from you about your own experiences with such an epic, out of this world, galactic slant, beard slayer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou Are Now Part of the Saga...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeights, Measures \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild: 7075 CNC Machined Aluminum, Standard Blue Anodize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.5\" (89mm) Handle: 20 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead: 43mm long, 25mm wide, 19grams weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle 1\/2\" Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Length: 103 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"No Discount","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32768489553968,"sku":"","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/the-alpha-ecliptic-blue-slant-razor-aluminum-7075-anodized-blue-880186.jpg?v=1726347887","url":"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.com\/products\/the-alpha-ecliptic-blue-slant-razor-aluminum-7075-anodized-antique-bronze","provider":"Phoenix Shaving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}