rbscebu
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- Sep 10, 2020
Through the benevolence of @Andrew C , I have one of the rarer Gold Monkey 666 razors up for grabs. This razor has been honed by me to shave-ready.
Technical Details (approximate measurements):
Condition:
Honing:
Rules:
How to enter:
Postage Rates:
Maker = Ningbo Gold Dollar Razor & Scissors Manufacture Co., Ltd., Zhejiang, China
Model = Gold Monkey 666
Year of manufacture = unknown
Blade material = high carbon steel
Point style = Dutch
Grind = half hollow
Blade width = 21mm (⅞)
Bevel angle = 18.3°
Blade thickness = 0.24mm at top of bevel
Edge length = 70mm
Stabilisers = single each side
Jimps = bottom of shank only
Tail length = 24mm opened 270°
Scales material = dark brown Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) thermoplastic
Pins = 2 of nickel alloy plus ABS spacer pin
Wedge = integral with scales
Length closed = 163mm
Length opened 180° = 249mm
Balance (opened 180°) = 33mm from pivot pin towards blade
Mass = 59g
Condition:
This straight razor is in new condition. It has been used in shave-testing only and, when found satisfactory, its edge has been refreshed. The finish quality is up to manufacturer's normal standard, which is not that high, but it is slightly better than their Gold Dollar 66 model.
Note: This straight razor is suitable for a beginner into the gentlemanly art or a more experienced SR shaver.
Honing:
The razor has been honed from bevel set (without tape) to my standard of shave-ready. The edge has been finished on diamond pasted balsa to 0.1µm (about 200k grit).
Rules:
1. This PIF is open to P&C members worldwide.
2. You must have been a member of P&C on 25 October 2024.
5. The winner is to pay postage within 72 hours of winning (see postal rates below).
4. This PIF remains open until won.
How to enter:
This PIF requires some skilful guessing. I have thought of a number between 1 and 20 inclusive. You need to guess that number (a whole number and it is not 3, 5, 8, 10, 14, 18 or 20 that won previous PIFs). You are allowed multiple guesses however each of your guesses must be at least 24 hours apart. To win this PIF, just post "I'm in" with your guess of the number. [e.g., I'm in 14]. First to guess the correct number will win.
If you find that this SR is not for you, all I ask is that you return the razor to me. I will then refresh the blade's edge and PIF it to another member.
Postage Rates:
Australia = AU$3.45 delivered within 5 to 10 business days
New Zealand = AU$18.30 (about NZ$19.95) delivered within 8 to 12 business days
Asia/Pacific = AU$22.40 (about US$15.00) delivered within 10 to 18 business days
US/Canada = AU$25.00 (about US$16.75) delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Europe/UK & Brazil = AU$30.80 (about US$20.65 delivered within 6 to 10 business days
Rest of world = AU$37.40 (about US$25.10) delivered within 15 to 25 business days
