It has been awhile since I've owned a Gibbs but if I am correct and someone can verify this the adjuster knob is only a nut with a female thread and doesn't have male threads on either end of it. If that is the case the razor will never be accurate or a faithful reproduction of a Gibbs adjuster unless the threads are redone to match the original. Simple fix like I've said before but crucial design detail since it is a reproduction.
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(05-30-2021, 05:09 PM)BBS Wrote: It has been awhile since I've owned a Gibbs but if I am correct and someone can verify this the adjuster knob is only a nut with a female thread and doesn't have male threads on either end of it. If that is the case the razor will never be accurate or a faithful reproduction of a Gibbs adjuster unless the threads are redone to match the original. Simple fix like I've said before but crucial design detail since it is a reproduction.
Correct - and that means if the thread pitches differ the adjustment gap for the same amount of turn will also differ.
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(05-30-2021, 05:26 PM)Clouds Wrote:(05-30-2021, 05:09 PM)BBS Wrote: It has been awhile since I've owned a Gibbs but if I am correct and someone can verify this the adjuster knob is only a nut with a female thread and doesn't have male threads on either end of it. If that is the case the razor will never be accurate or a faithful reproduction of a Gibbs adjuster unless the threads are redone to match the original. Simple fix like I've said before but crucial design detail since it is a reproduction.
Correct - and that means if the thread pitches differ the adjustment gap for the same amount of turn will also differ.
Exactly. And in this case a major flaw since it is a reproduction not a Gibbs like razor like the Rex Ambassador.
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To be fair Neil is quite clear this is an homage to the Gibbs and not an effort at a clone. It's a fail only if you have expectations otherwise. People who want a Gibbs should get a Gibbs, there are plenty out there.
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(05-30-2021, 04:44 PM)Patelliott Wrote: I received my razor yesterday and noticed a note saying to please watch the video in our email. I hadn’t received an email from him and was curious if anyone else did.
Neil sent me a few facebook messages with the videos.
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(05-30-2021, 08:02 PM)gwsmallwood Wrote:Same(05-30-2021, 04:44 PM)Patelliott Wrote: I received my razor yesterday and noticed a note saying to please watch the video in our email. I hadn’t received an email from him and was curious if anyone else did.
Neil sent me a few facebook messages with the videos.
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(05-30-2021, 07:33 PM)jmudrick Wrote: To be fair Neil is quite clear this is an homage to the Gibbs and not an effort at a clone. It's a fail only if you have expectations otherwise. People who want a Gibbs should get a Gibbs, there are plenty out there.
Given what Neil wants to achieve, "an affordable adjustable based on the Gibbs", I would say that he's doing a great job. He's been upfront about matters and even the prototype pricing...refreshingly honest in today's shaving forums.
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(05-30-2021, 08:10 PM)Entasis Wrote:Agree 100 percent. He's also open to changes that are achievable within the budget, that's why it's a beta.(05-30-2021, 07:33 PM)jmudrick Wrote: To be fair Neil is quite clear this is an homage to the Gibbs and not an effort at a clone. It's a fail only if you have expectations otherwise. People who want a Gibbs should get a Gibbs, there are plenty out there.
Given what Neil wants to achieve, "an affordable adjustable based on the Gibbs", I would say that he's doing a great job. He's been upfront about matters and even the prototype pricing...refreshingly honest in today's shaving forums.
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Looking at pictures, its looking good - there is only one issue to fix and that's the handle. The rest seems fine.
Yes - I would have liked to have snagged one of the 25 (or even better a pre-prototype)
Yes - I would have liked to have snagged one of the 25 (or even better a pre-prototype)
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