Chinese clone of Grand Shave King

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by John Ruschmeyer, Jan 22, 2018.

  1. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure if any of you have seen this:
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    Apparently, a Chinese company named Yaqi has released a clone of the Grand Shave King. On Facebook, they have taken some heat for "ripping off" PAA and the DOC.

    So far, the only place I have seen that carries it is on AliExpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Yaqi-High-Quality-Chrome-Color-Light-Safety-Razor-For-Wet-Shaving/2986023_32849971116.html

    Besides the razor, they also sell just the head:
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Closed-Comb-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-Head-for-Shaving-Razors/2986023_32851903575.html

    And, for those who are wondering, I have already ordered a head.
     
  2. PickledNorthern

    PickledNorthern Fabulous, the unicorn

    On PAA’s Facebook? I can’t imagine. Admittedly, it might be a bit “cheap” of Yaqi to have started making one of these right now, but it isn’t as though Hodges has any claim to the design.
     
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  3. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    It wasn't on PAA's Facebook, but I can't seem to remember which one I did see it on.
     
  4. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I like the Double Open Comb Design. The details say the cap and base are zinc alloy & the handle aluminum with the unit weighing in at 45 grams. Looking forward to your reviews John @John Ruschmeyer!

    Yaqi is making an affordable splash in the wet shaving world. Those Tuxedo knots, then brush handles. Now a decent looking 3 piece design even if it's a copy of a copy.
     
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  5. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

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    Isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black?
     
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  6. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I’m defintely interested .. I’ll wait for your review first..
     
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  7. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    $7.50 I'm in.

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  8. poppi

    poppi Well-Known Member

    Dang, I'm in the NB18. Sure hope I can be strong enough to resist. Waiting on a review for sure
     
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  9. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Just ordered . I had a coupon for $4 off. I ordered head only


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  10. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Looks cool.
     
  11. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    So is the idea that the head/cap is a lather catcher?
     
  12. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I think more like an open comb . Not just the base plate, but the cap too. Can't say that there's any advantage to an open comb cap except that it sure does look interesting.
    Shiny Teeth!
     
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  13. John Ruschmeyer

    John Ruschmeyer Well-Known Member

    It’s more like it leaves some lather behind, making the razor “self-lubricating”.


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  14. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    interesting...........
     
  15. SharptoothC

    SharptoothC I bite..........

    I bought the head as well. I have a handle I got in @BaylorGator's awards PIF. I had a $4 coupon as well so with shipping it was under $5.

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  16. Engblom

    Engblom Well-Known Member

    I almost bought the head, but when I found out I need to give my credit card to a Chinese site, I bailed out. Once I will find the head at ebay I will reconsider ordering.
     
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  17. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I wonder if you can use a prepaid Walmart Visa card? Liability limited to how much you deposit into the throw away card?
     
  18. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    FWIW, I've used aliexpress (edit: via paypal) I think twice and have not had a problem.
     
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  19. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I use PayPal


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  20. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I've never had a problem with Aliexpress or Alibaba. But if you don't want to use your card, get a Visa or Master Card that you can refill. Or just get a Paypal account, it's free.
     
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