My new Tradere handle is on its way

[whavens]

Just got notice that my new handle has shipped. Can't wait to see how it fits my R41 head. Might have to try it on all my three piece razors. Of course the head will be available soon.

[celestino]

Pictures when it comes in, please! Enjoy!

[dpm802]

Never heard of this one ... got a link to more info?

[whavens]

Got it from a thread here. He is a member. It is a SS handle with medium knurling and a flared bell on the end. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...roductory-Sale

Never heard of this one ... got a link to more info?

[vocalistbob]

I shaved with my new Tradere as soon as it arrived yesterday. It's a very handsome handle with tasteful and subtle good looks. It's stainless and it's big: 72 g and 3-3/4" long and gives very good feedback. I used it with an R41 head and a Feather blade. My personal opinion is that I think it's too much handle for the R41/Feather combo (in other words, I nicked myself in a few places). My next shave will be with an Edwin Jagger head and I am looking forward to that!

[SkipH]

I received mine yesterday. My first shave this morning was on an EH89 head, with Persona Lab blade, shave #5 with the blade. Excellent shave. Will take a while to adapt. It is longer and heavier than the EJ handle. I would prefer it about 1/4 to maybe 1/2 inch shorter, but quality is excellent as is fit to the EJ head.

[natchez]

I shaved with my new Tradere as soon as it arrived yesterday. It's a very handsome handle with tasteful and subtle good looks. It's stainless and it's big: 72 g and 3-3/4" long and gives very good feedback. I used it with an R41 head and a Feather blade. My personal opinion is that I think it's too much handle for the R41/Feather combo (in other words, I nicked myself in a few places). My next shave will be with an Edwin Jagger head and I am looking forward to that!

I tested our handle with the R41, as well as many of the available heads. With the really aggressive heads, like Old types and the R41, I found that short no pressure strokes were the most effective. The first time I used the R41 head I also got a nick on my neck. But, the next time I made sure to use shorter lighter strokes, so the handle weight did not pull the razor off the angle I wanted. The shave was then smooth and fine. It took me a few shaves to adjust to the bigger handle, but I now let my pinky rest on the bottom flare, my ring finger just on the top of the bottom ring, and my index finger on the top ring. Have fun and please continue to post your experiences.

[dpm802]

Just placed my order ... they are in stock and shipping immediately as of today.

[HarryC]

I received the handle today and promptly attached it to my EJ 89 head. The finish on the handle and head clashes but it's the functionality that counts. There is a definite weight difference but nothing that required me to change anything major with the way I shave. I enjoy the knurling on the handle. I am able to get a better grip than with the lined handle the EJ originally came with. I got very close to BBS with a Shark SC on it's third shave.

I am definitely very happy with the handle. Waiting for the Tradere head to go with it is the hard part.

[OldGreyGuy]

I am definitely very happy with the handle. Waiting for the Tradere head to go with it is the hard part.

+1, I have received the notification that my handle is on it's way, now for the release of the head.

[whavens]

Well I paired the Tradere handle with the R41 head and a Gillette 7 o'clock yellow on its third shave. Sheer heaven, maybe my closest shave since I have switched to DE. Extremely close shave with NO irritation. I absolutely love this combination. I'll try to post pics later today. I might have to buy a second handle when the new Tradere OC head becomes available.

[dpm802]

I'm 2 shaves in with my T-handle and an EJ89L head.
I used IP Red blades both times.

I am really impressed with the way this handle handles (pun intended.)
I started with The BALANCE POINT Method for my first pass,
and switched to an end-grip for Pass #2.

The combo of these pieces is smooth, I got a DFS+ on 1 WTG pass,
and just a little bit of touch-up for one trouble spot on my neck.

Even though this was a new device for me,
the learning curve is short and easy.
The razor seems to find its own "sweet spot"
and the results are something to look forward to
every time I step to the sink.

Next up, I'm trying it with a Stahly head,
and I'll dig out my Techs for next week.