Welcome to the Mongoose Owners Razor Society MORS for short ( coined by @clint64 ) The purpose of this thread is to; - show off your Mongoose razor in as many photos as you want - discuss blade and/or handle options/findings, - field questions from potential MORS members - Etc The most important thing is to keep it lighthearted and to discuss a razor that many of us have found to be a stellar modern, all stainless steel SE razor. If you're a Mongoose owner post below if you want to be added to the members list here. FAQQ: How do I order one? A: Send an email to mongooseorders@gmail.com and ask to be put on the list. Q: How long does it take from order to invoicing/delivery? A: Depends on the backlog but at the time of writing this, 8/31/2015, the expected time is approximately 11 weeks. Q: How much will I have to pay to get one of these beauties? A: At the time of writing this, 8/31/2015, the price is approx $160 for a head and handle but will vary with the finish you select. Please contact Mongoose directly for up-to-date pricing information Q: What are my options when buying a razor - handles, head, finish, etc? A: You can buy either a head, a handle or both. Finish is either High Polish or Satin. There is only one handle size to choose from as the larger version has been discontinued. ================================================================================================================ MORSers 1) @Darkbulb 2) @clint64 3) @Boojum1 4) @RaZorBurn123 5) @wristwatchb 6) @Skinny Rogers 7) @CyanideMetal 8) @Natal000 9) @Jamie Mahoney 10) @snuff 11) @Redfisher 12) @Rufus T. 13) @cmorris357 14) @Papa Roy 15) @Chaddy187 16) @ChiefShaver 17) @Jvanis 18) @Hodge 19) @sucker4cologne 20) @Deeter 21) @mrwreck1 22) @Halvor 23) @ajc347 24) @Lfs70 25) @Omelmad 26) @mrchick 27) @damnitgoose 28) @spidey9 29) @Vonkendell 30) @kdkelly ================================================================================================================ Welcome!
I'm still waiting for my Invoice for the polished head hopefully in the next few days so I've been told by Bruce, I already have the Jurgen Hempel Titanium blue anodized handle waiting for the Mongoose looking forward to giving the razor a try out as I've always used the Feather Pro blades in my Feather AC-DX,
For general information there have been three different production runs of the Mongoose. The first batch was limited to 50 razors and were polished. Batch 2 was available in either Polished or Satin Finish with 2 sizes of polished handles or 2 sizes of satin handles. Batch 3 razors were revised to have the pins from the top cap extend through the bottom plate. Also only the smaller handles were available. Batch 3 continued to be offered in both the Polished and Satin Finishes. I received my Batch 2 Mongoose on 12/31/14 with both the regular and giant satin handles. I then added a Jurgen Hempel Titanium handle to the mix in short order.
Blades for the Mongoose: Feather Pro, Feather Pro Guard Feather Super Pro Kai Mild Kai Pro Touch MG (guarded) Kai Original Kai Sharpblade Kamisori Feather Pro Light will not fit the Mongoose. For new owners a sampler pack of the above blades are available at http://tryablade.com/ Many online vendors have the Kai and Feather blades but Kamisori only seems to be available from the manufacture website.
And, this IS a big razor.... To avoid too much surprise in that area, here are two photos doing a bit of side-by-side comparisons: The Mongoose next to a Gillette Slim: The Mongoose next to a bunch of other, contemporary stainless steel razors: From left to right: Wolfman, Weber, Weber, Blackland Blackbird, Mongoose, iKon B1, Pils 101NE and Tradere OC.
Had I known you were seeking an acronym for a club name I would have suggested Mongoose Owners Radical Razor Interest Society, or MORRIS. Great name for a club.
Not long, I only had to come up with the 2nd R and an I. Not much of a challenge for a brilliant mind. We Morrises are known for intelligence. That and being finicky.
If anyone is a Mongoose owner and want to be added to the list in the OP just post it here and I'll add you. How about you @RaZorBurn123 ?
I somehow deleted the notice that I was on the waiting list so I wrote them back to be assured I was on the list. They just responded that they are almost done with the June list and as I am on the Early July should be hearing from them soon. This is almost as maddening as when Sears used to send the Christmas catalog out in September.
Really after Batch 2 there are no more batches according to the owners. However, most people refer to the newest version with the long pins Batch 3
Yes! Mailman was running so late I was stalking him. No shave today, it'll have to wait until tomorrow morning. 5:15pm delivery..