I'm not sure if any of you have seen this: 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.
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.
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.
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!
It’s more like it leaves some lather behind, making the razor “self-lubricating”. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
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.
I wonder if you can use a prepaid Walmart Visa card? Liability limited to how much you deposit into the throw away card?
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.