I need a new razor

Reverend Jim · Post by **Reverend Jim** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:05 pm

I started out with a Gillette ss and then got a Schick Krona. I liked them both but then I got a Gillette long handled black adjustable. I was in heaven. I gave the ss to a newbie here on SMF and gave the Krona to my BIL. I bought a slim adjustable but it turned out to be a piece of ........

Now my black adjustable is not shaving right. It seems to have quite a bit more exposure on one side. What gives? It is not dirty. I didn't drop it.

I am looking at the Treet TTO for $12.50 at R&B or the Feather TTO for $19.95. Any comments? Are the Parkers any good? I really am looking for a longer handled razor. Thanks.

drandall · Post by **drandall** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:58 pm

instead of the parker, i'd look at a long-handled merkur. the 2 piece design is easy to live with and my HD shave like a dream. they're also very affordable

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sun May 25, 2008 10:16 pm

FWIW, the Merkur Long Handled model is a three piece razor. I'd suggest you simply get another, and better, Gillette Super Adjustable. If you want a longer handle, they are in a league of their own, IMO. The Merkur will work if you don't mind a fixed blade and a fairly aggressive razor.
Regards,
Gordon

drandall · Post by **drandall** » Mon May 26, 2008 6:40 am

bernards66 wrote:FWIW, the Merkur Long Handled model is a three piece razor. I'd suggest you simply get another, and better, Gillette Super Adjustable. If you want a longer handle, they are in a league of their own, IMO. The Merkur will work if you don't mind a fixed blade and a fairly aggressive razor.
Regards,
Gordon

i thought it was 2 piece. whoops. i stand corrected. : )

GollyMrScience · Post by **GollyMrScience** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:02 am

I too like the long handle and would suggest keeping your eyes open for another Super Adjustable - nothing else comes close.
It is longer than the Krona and as I look over the razors in inventory it is longer than any standard razor made. Shame about the Gillette Slim - was it a crappy razor or just not good for you?
It is considerably shorter than the Long Super Adjustable so is a poor substitute if its handle length you are after.

Reverend Jim · Post by **Reverend Jim** » Mon May 26, 2008 12:30 pm

The slim was just a crappy specimen.

likwidoxigen · Post by **likwidoxigen** » Mon May 26, 2008 3:34 pm

i've got a parker (79) metropolitan and it's a fabulous shaver. The Weishi razors are quite good as well. The cheap ($18) chrome one from Tryphon is quite good as well.

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Mon May 26, 2008 4:49 pm

CAN YOU SAY, "M-E-R-K-U-R". Of course I'm biased. But Merkur makes a wide variety of razors to suit all of your shaving needs.

I will sell you a short black handle non adjustable Super Speed if that is what you want, or if you are looking for a specific style, let me know. I may have it and it won't cost you an arm and a leg, plus it has a money back gurantee...

Just some advice and a suggestion...

Enjoy your shave...

Reverend Jim · Post by **Reverend Jim** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:25 pm

Thanks for all of the input guys. I have a couple of things working now and I will let you know how this turns out.

Reverend Jim · Post by **Reverend Jim** » Thu May 29, 2008 7:24 pm

Woo-hoo! Lucky me! L. Martino came through with a new Gillette long handled black adjustable. I received it today and tried it out with one of the Iridium blades that he tossed in the box. I am back in business!

shavedhead · Post by **shavedhead** » Fri May 30, 2008 12:30 pm

if money is not an issue then get a Merkur Vision and you will not dread it. I look forward to my daily shave; even on a day off

ateace · Post by **ateace** » Fri May 30, 2008 12:53 pm

L Martino is the man!

He helped me with a similar problem.

Scrapyard Ape · Post by **Scrapyard Ape** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:07 pm

I'm shocked.... SHOCKED that no one recommended a Toggle or 195 or solid gold English-made Aristocrat with a diamond encrusted handle in this thread.

L. Martino · Post by **L. Martino** » Fri May 30, 2008 2:21 pm

Hi All,
I wanted to thank those two members (the Rev and anteace) for the kind words. Part of the fun of this 'hobby' is sometimes being able to offer inexpensive things that members would really like. It's a kick to be able to provide the kind of happiness a new razor, soap/cream, etc, can trigger in someone. Hehe, I'm in the same boat and do my fair share of buying as well. I LOVE getting things in the mail.....heh.
Anyway, it was my pleasure to be able to help......... and good timing. I just happened to have what you needed at the time.
Martin

Oh....Greg? You know, I DID offer Jim that extra 195 I have, but he was afraid the short handle wouldn't work for him. He didn't want to spend the $45, only to be disappointed. Can't blame him for that.........

Scrapyard Ape · Post by **Scrapyard Ape** » Fri May 30, 2008 2:26 pm

L. Martino wrote: Oh....Greg? You know, I DID offer Jim that extra 195 I have, but he was afraid the short handle wouldn't work for him. He didn't want to spend the $45, only to be disappointed. Can't blame him for that.........

A 195 for $45? I suppose Sasquatch lives in your backyard too?

L. Martino · Post by **L. Martino** » Fri May 30, 2008 2:37 pm

Scrapyard Ape wrote:
L. Martino wrote: Oh....Greg? You know, I DID offer Jim that extra 195 I have, but he was afraid the short handle wouldn't work for him. He didn't want to spend the $45, only to be disappointed. Can't blame him for that.........
A 195 for $45? I suppose Sasquatch lives in your backyard too? :wink:

Hiya,
Yeah.......well it wasn't brand new. There's a few scuff marks on one door.
Too much? I guess I could always use it as a fishing weight.
Sasquatch near me? Nope, but something almost as bizarre. How's 'Mountain Lion in the neighborhood' sound? Yep, a few weeks ago, it cruised through town late one night, according to sightings by residents. The cat musta been trolling for poodles maybe.
Anyway, you might have seen the animal killed by Chicago cops a while back......that was the kitty in my town the night before as it turns out. Full grown, five and a half feet long, 150 pound cougar shot in a Chicago neighborhood. Crazy eh?
Martin

Scrapyard Ape · Post by **Scrapyard Ape** » Fri May 30, 2008 2:46 pm

L. Martino wrote: Anyway, you might have seen the animal killed by Chicago cops a while back......that was the kitty in my town the night before as it turns out. Full grown, five and a half feet long, 150 pound cougar shot in a Chicago neighborhood. Crazy eh?
Martin

Not so crazy. Cougars are not the only ones appearing where they normally are not found. A few years ago a photographer snapped a few frames of a jaguar..... in Texas. Jaguars have not been seen in the wild in Texas in over a hundred years.

/edit: oops.... misspoke there. I meant Arizona.

Reverend Jim · Post by **Reverend Jim** » Sat May 31, 2008 11:43 am

L. Martino is The Man.

I really didn't take the 195 because I heard that they kind of adjust while you're using them and $45 just seemed like to much money.

Mr. Igg · Post by **Mr. Igg** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:29 pm

ateace wrote:L Martino is the man! He helped me with a similar problem.

I still happily use my EJ BBB, courtesy of L. Martino...

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sat May 31, 2008 9:17 pm

Jim, Glad that it worked out. Sounds like you got what you needed, and it really was the best choice. Good show. Enjoy.
Regards,
Gordon

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