The razors you like/use the most?
- woodsrider
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I use a Gillette Model #58 daily. It's beautifully made, very nicely balanced and shaves just a shade closer than my standard late '40s Gillette Superspeed which I use when I travel. I also think very highly of the Feather SS DE and hope that I can retreive mine one day. I've never tried the newer Muehle-Pinsel head and all Merkurs were too aggressive for my taste except the Progress set down very low.
Regards,
Gordon
Regards,
Gordon
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I use a Stahly live blade head on an EJ DE89 head almost every day now.
Second favorite razor is a FaTip on a Tradere handle.
Third favorite is a pristine Fatboy.
None of my other razors gets any attention anymore. I'm thinking about a sell-off.
Second favorite razor is a FaTip on a Tradere handle.
Third favorite is a pristine Fatboy.
None of my other razors gets any attention anymore. I'm thinking about a sell-off.
"If we had steak, we could have steak and eggs, if we had some eggs."
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I don't have nearly the collection some of you folks have, but I have 3 that I mostly use:
1) Super Adjustable: I'm on a kick with this one--been using it exclusively for about a month now. Gives a great shave when set to 9.
2) Sheraton: open comb TTO--what's not to like? A few shaves with this lovely, and my son got my 1940's Milord.
3) Hoffritz Slant: Nothing better for when you have a couple days growth. A little harsh for daily use, however. Although my technique has improved considerably over the past year or so, so it might be time to revisit it again.
Would love to try a late 30's open comb Aristocrat, but haven't been able to locate one locally, and Ebay prices have been a little daunting for a razor I might dislike. Probably try one in time...
1) Super Adjustable: I'm on a kick with this one--been using it exclusively for about a month now. Gives a great shave when set to 9.
2) Sheraton: open comb TTO--what's not to like? A few shaves with this lovely, and my son got my 1940's Milord.
3) Hoffritz Slant: Nothing better for when you have a couple days growth. A little harsh for daily use, however. Although my technique has improved considerably over the past year or so, so it might be time to revisit it again.
Would love to try a late 30's open comb Aristocrat, but haven't been able to locate one locally, and Ebay prices have been a little daunting for a razor I might dislike. Probably try one in time...
John.
I'll think of something clever eventually.
I'll think of something clever eventually.
I've posted earlier in this thread, but after a few months, the best for me are narrowed down to two (other than the straight razors). The best shaves in my life are occurring now, thanks to these two:
Cobra Classic - Kai Captain Titan Mild blades.
Barbasol floating head - Personna hospital use blades.
There's no reason to use anything else other than for nostalgia. I've sold off the most sought after vintage razors.
Cobra Classic - Kai Captain Titan Mild blades.
Barbasol floating head - Personna hospital use blades.
There's no reason to use anything else other than for nostalgia. I've sold off the most sought after vintage razors.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
- DreadPirate
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Of over 100 razors in my arsenal, I'm down to two which get regular use:
iKon OC Deluxe LE Bulldog #07 - My favorite, it is smooth and efficient. Greg hit a home run with this one.
English Long-Comb NEW with Weber Bulldog or BRW all-bronze fluted handle - in my opinion, the finest shaver ever produced by Gillette.
While I enjoy several others, I use these almost exclusively.
Regards,
iKon OC Deluxe LE Bulldog #07 - My favorite, it is smooth and efficient. Greg hit a home run with this one.
English Long-Comb NEW with Weber Bulldog or BRW all-bronze fluted handle - in my opinion, the finest shaver ever produced by Gillette.
While I enjoy several others, I use these almost exclusively.
Regards,
Chuck
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soy polvareda que al viento va.
Zamba, ya no me dejes,
yo sin tu canto no vivo más…….”
“Hundido en horizontes
soy polvareda que al viento va.
Zamba, ya no me dejes,
yo sin tu canto no vivo más…….”
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I've owned a fair few razors to date but have cleared the decks on my return to wet shaving (increase funds, reduce distractions). The razor I chose to use this time round was a Schick Krona (my preference is for razors with slightly longer handles). I probably could have continued with the Krona but I wanted to enter a period of fidelity with a slightly heavier, more elegant razor so I now have a Mühle R89. So...
Schick Krona
Mühle R89
Schick Krona
Mühle R89
"I don't know whether my life has been a success or a failure. But not having any anxiety about becoming one instead of the other, and just taking things as they come along, I've had a lot of extra time to enjoy life."
SI were Polish first moved to St.Petersburg. I Still have Polsilvers from 1973 and 1986 around 400 blades, Iridiums 1983 200 and Super Iridiums 300 Polish made and 400 St.Petersburg made.Julius_Rodman wrote:Stuck on a fully open Futur and a Super Iridium (or Polish equivalent) for a few months now.
Sorry for offtopic back to subject.
SS 1948 and english Rocket were my number one but know is a fatboy. Third place Tech.
At Christmas I am aiming for Feather AS:)
Jack
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