{"product_id":"the-ascension-twist-adjustable-double-open-comb-safety-razor-cnc-machined-7075-aluminum-original","title":"The Ascension Twist-Adjustable Double Open Comb Safety Razor - CNC Machined | 7075 Aluminum | Electric Aqua Base","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e[Please Read Entire Sales Page \u0026amp; Watch Spotlight Video!]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"161\" width=\"129\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/838-02482983en_Masterfile_large.jpg?v=1536534301\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Twist - Adjustable\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAscension Double Open Comb Razor!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This my friends has been a long time in the works and rightly so, for we believe this to be one of the best damn razors now out there…\u003ci\u003eif not the best\u003c\/i\u003e. ( \u003cem\u003eZero Hyperbole \u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eThe entire razor is CNC machined and constructed of 7075 Aluminum. 7075 aluminum has a few differences when compared to 6061 aluminum, it offers greater strength, durability, and all around hardness, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eif it's good enough for the aviation industry it's more than good enough for us.\u003c\/i\u003e The tolerances on this bad boy are tighter than tight, ensuring zero blade movement.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRest assured that the blade is locked and loaded!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CNvhC5fdpLc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is really a handsome razor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Man Does It Pop! \u003c\/span\u003eWhile I love the Charcoal Storm Grey of the Original Aluminum 7075 Ascension, I really wanted to add a little zing with Electric Aqua. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwist - Adjustable?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eYes my friends, you read right, this razor is indeed an adjustable! First off, though this razor resembles our original DOC I promise you, this is a whole different beast. Unlike the Original DOC, The Ascension is not mild when set snug on the handle but much more aggressive and efficient. Not as aggressive as our DOC Evolution (2015-16), but more than our original DOC (2013), and not in a bad way at all, but in a smooth way. That said, you can easily change and adjust the blade angle with a simple twist of the handle and \u003ci\u003ein turn\u003c\/i\u003e, customize the quality and feel of the shave. (see what I did there?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eYou see, after years of selling the DOC I observed it really didn’t take much to close up the blade gap by over tightening the handle, which many newbs tend to do. Snug rather than tight was always the best way with that razor…\u003ci\u003eand that got me thinking, How Can I Explore This More?\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eSo, once again we went back to the drawing board and unlike the DOC Evolution, we added a little more shape and curvature to the base plate. This would force the blade to act as a form of tension spring which applied just enough push-back to allow for more tight and seamless adjustability in the space of a 1\/4 turn of the handle. \u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e While a similar technique can be done with other 3 piece razor designs it is really the exaggerated, intentional shape\/curvature\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the top and bottom cap that will dictate how effective it actually is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo ajU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\":ow\" data-tooltip=\"Hide expanded content\" class=\"ajR\" aria-label=\"Hide expanded content\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/ui\/v1\/icons\/mail\/images\/cleardot.gif\" class=\"ajT\"\u003eUnlike a traditional adjustable razor, the Ascension does not lock into fixed points. Which I find gives the user even more, subtle control in finding their own unique \u003ci\u003eSweet Spot. \u003c\/i\u003eThere is more intuition relied upon with this new design that actually feels a bit Zen or Jedi for sure, but once you start using it, I know you will really fall for the twist action.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-tooltip=\"Hide expanded content\" class=\"ajR\" aria-label=\"Hide expanded content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-tooltip=\"Hide expanded content\" class=\"ajR\" aria-label=\"Hide expanded content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-tooltip=\"Hide expanded content\" class=\"ajR\" aria-label=\"Hide expanded content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tweaks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eAnyone who has followed us and what we do know that I absolutely love the double open comb design and often wondered out loud, publicly why no one has actually explored it more. I mean the \u003ci\u003eself-lubricating \u003c\/i\u003eaction of the top cap really does function as the Original Grand Shave King Razor claimed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eIt captures lather and water in the top cap channels and redistributes a trail of it evenly on the skin during the pass, much like a lawnmower leaves a trail behind it. For this reason both the DOC and Grand are known to be the best buffing razors out there. I really thought including this concept in every razor was a no brainer…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eYet the DOC Evolution of 2015-16 was the only time I believe it was further explored? Regardless, we kept at it and knew this new adjustable experiment would be yet another variation on the classic top cap open comb design.\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eLonger Caps \u0026amp; Divots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p4\"\u003eWe chose to also lengthen the top and bottom caps so as to enclose the blade tabs. This was not the case with The Original DOC \u0026amp; Grand Razor…so we decided we would make this modern tweak and consideration in the design of The Ascension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eWe also chose to keep what I believe was just decorative flair or indents on the side of the Original DOC cap design. However these curious divots would now serve a real purpose, and that is a secure rest for your thumb and forefinger when Twisting the razor. In slippery, soapy conditions these indentations prove to be highly effective and provide a virtual no-slip grip.\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Original Bomb Tip Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eWe decided to pair the 3.5\" Bomb Tip Handle with The Ascension after testing out a few different handle designs. These components seemed almost calibrated for each other when combined. The balance and fulcrum really makes this razor feel like a surgical grade tool when in hand giving you effortless control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eThe Bomb Tip, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAKA: The Pinky Throttle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, is a killer, grippy handle that possesses classic character, balance and great feel.\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pinky Throttle? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eI can hear you folks now, \u003ci\u003e\"Really Doug...The Pinky Throttle?\"\u003c\/i\u003e Sorry, I hadn't really had much time to come up with a better nickname that fully encapsulates what I mean...and I mean, the bomb tip truly was designed with the pinky placement in mind. It's amazing how much extra control this digit, when properly placed, can effect a shave. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003eClearly Gillette's \"Ball Tip\" was my inspiration and if Gillette's handle was just a tad bigger it would have served the same higher purpose the Bomb Tip does, more subtle control for a typically passive pinky...\u003cem\u003erather than just being visually appealing.\u003c\/em\u003e You need to give it a try to truly understand what I mean. \u003ci\u003eSo yeah...\"Pinky Throttle\".\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Shave is Just A Twist Away!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p6\"\u003eOver the last 5 years we took all your feedback on our Original DOC and our DOC Evolution to heart and really gave this latest design our all with a bit of artistic license. You will truly be impressed and I do believe in awe of the quality of shave it provides. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShave On \u0026amp; Stay Groovy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Ascension*\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Thanks to my good friend Aaron Frugiradet of \u003ca title=\"Frugal Shave\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/FrugalShave\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrugal Shave\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e Without his help \u003cem\u003eI know\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003efor certain\u003c\/em\u003e this particular razor would not have seen the light of day! Thanks bud for being awesome Aaron! \u003cem\u003eCheck out his designs folks!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ascension Safety Razor Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eStarting Blade Gap: 500 Microns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eComplete Razor Approx. Wt. 33 grams\/ 1.16 Oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eHandle Approx. Wt. 24 grams\/ .85 Oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eHandle Length: 3.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eComplete Razor Length: 3.75\" (95mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eCNC Machined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eMaterial: 7075 Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_-3258761667594312791m_-4774461328361718899gmail-p5\"\u003eClear \u0026amp; Electric Aqua\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21802482401328,"sku":"","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/the-ascension-twist-adjustable-double-open-comb-safety-razor-cnc-machined-7075-aluminum-electric-aqua-base-592603.jpg?v=1726347856","url":"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.mom\/products\/the-ascension-twist-adjustable-double-open-comb-safety-razor-cnc-machined-7075-aluminum-original","provider":"Phoenix Shaving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}