Seeing a lot of ads pop up for Naked Armor shave sets. Was wondering if anyone had experience with them. There are a number of reviews online but I'm unsure whether or not they are paid reviews. Here's a link to their site: https://www.nakedarmorazors.com/
The girl looked fairly BBS tho. I know nothing about this site and I don't straight shave. But, the hardware looked interesting. The constant and multiple pop-ups are really annoying.
These are rebranded, cheap Chinese razors dressed up in a box. See ZY, Titan or A.P. Donovan listings on Ebay. The scales look to be too thick and clunky and poorly fitted to the bolster and wedge. The first kit shown on the page has a 2 dollar brush and an 8 dollar strop. I ordered a strop exactly like this once from AliExpress. The hardware is cheap and weak, the strop is short and the leather does not resemble any tanned hide I'm familiar with, the draw was very heavy and the leather stretchy and wrinkled. The linen component is thin denim folded over and nothing to keep the cut edges from fraying. Do not waste your money on any of these sets or any others like them.
They do look just like some of the inexpensive Chinese razors i see on eBay. They advertise their razors as being Japanese Steel. From what I remember, the Japanese imported all of their steel. So, i wouldn't believe their advertisements. That said, the Chinese ZY, and Gold Dollar razors are fine shaving razors, if honed properly. I have several.
Not having one in my hand, I can only give my first impression. They appear to be a R.S.O. [razor shaped object] They look impressive but will not hold up and deliver what a SR should
Numbers You are buying a razor that runs about $5 when you buy them by the 100 lot, you can have any name you want etched on them, I get ads to buy them in bulk on my website e-mail quite often Those full kits probably run $10-$15 I really have never looked that hard This is what is out there and why so many people start SR shaving and quit within a few months Trust that SR shaving is way too labor intensive to not get a better shave in the end, why would we all do it if the shave was subpar A good quality Vintage SR or a good quality New Production SR will perform better and probably save you money
So basically it's pretty packages of mediocre (at best) products that will only lead to sadness, disappointment and a lighter wallet. This is why I reach out to you guys, for solid knowledge! Thank you everyone!
Scott: The Japanese do make Tamahagane Steel, otherwise known as “iron sand”. I had a Daishi at one point. It was. 4/8, which was too small for my liking.
You are correct, forgot about Tamahagane(Iron Sand). Its pretty expensive stuff too. I've not acquired one, made of that, yet.
