The razors you like/use the most?
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Current favorites are Weber DLC and PH, Muhle Jet, and Feather AS-D2.
Each razor exhibits different shaving characteristics but each provides me with a superb shave.
Each razor exhibits different shaving characteristics but each provides me with a superb shave.
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My lists continue to change. These are the flavor of the day, it seems -
Mongoose
Darwin Deluxe
Eclipse Red Ring
Phoenix Double Open Comb
Some straight razors
(On the bubble - Gillette Super Adjustable short handle)
Mongoose
Darwin Deluxe
Eclipse Red Ring
Phoenix Double Open Comb
Some straight razors
(On the bubble - Gillette Super Adjustable short handle)
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
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Merkur Slant almost full time for 2 years now.
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My favorites currently are, Merkur Futur, Toggle, and Feather.
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Vintage Morris Coligate Straight
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Merkur Progress long handle, Muhle R-41, Merkur Futur
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Still using a Schick Krona most mornings which is holding up well considering it's age. Not as old as me of course but it's up there.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
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My Merkur 34G gets the most use. It always gives me a close, comfortable shave and it isn't real choosy about which blade I use. Second place goes to my Jagger DE89L.
Best regards,
Basil
Basil
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i pretty much have the same 4 in my rotation.
1960 Fatboy
1930's Black Red short comb
EJ89lBL
1951ish Aristocrat
1960 Fatboy
1930's Black Red short comb
EJ89lBL
1951ish Aristocrat
Bruce
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My favorite and best shaving razor is a polished Merkur Futur. Next and not as reliable for me is a Shick Hydro 5. I also rotate a lot of old Gillettes and disposables.
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Most of my shaves are done with a Gillette ball end tech. Probably 4-5 times a month I'll use the Gillette NEW. I used a long handled super adjustable every day for several years. I find the thinner head of the 3 piece razors easier to manipulate around the "touchy" areas of my face. When in a hurry, I grab the canned soap and the trac II.
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Good choices. The slender profiles do a much better job in the tight places.
Regards,
Squire
Squire
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Trac II is an oldie and a goodie. Thanks for reminding me of this old classic.
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
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Mongoose remains my absolute favorite. I'm looking forward to trying their Ti.
David
“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
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Still rocking my Gillette adjustable. I like any of the adjustables from Gillette ..... not that I adjust them much -- basically keeping them at 5, but I like the profile of the heads, and love the mechanics and engineering behind them.
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I've decided what I like most is the ability to get a really close and smooth shave without harshness. I've already listed the razors I like, but in practice, there are two razors that provide the kind of shaves I like. Darwin Deluxe stainless and Mongoose polished stainless. I still like all those other razors, even though I've discontinued using them for daily shaving purposes.
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
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I have used a Feather AS D2 everyday since receiving it with nice results
Mike
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Schick Krona, Gillette pre-war Canada Tech (most aggressive Tech of all) & Feather Popular. I have several other old Gillettes, but rarely use them anymore. I cannot get through a shave using one of their combed New DE razors w/o cutting myself on the chin or around my mouth. Just a tad too aggressive for me.
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For DE Murker Slant 37c
For SE Contour 2
For Injector Shick model bought way back in the 70s
For SE Contour 2
For Injector Shick model bought way back in the 70s
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Brought out an old Lord Smart razor last year after dropping a Slim and damaging beyond use.
After some adjustment to technique, found I liked it better than the Gillette adjustables I had been using.
Liked it so much so that I bought a Lord L.125 (latest version version of the L6/1822) for travel. Use it with
the handle from an L5 ("Tech") so that it fits nicely in a travel soap case.
While shaving today at the health club, a young man asked me: "Sir, what is that razor you're using?"
He was familiar with the Astra SS blade I was using, but his interest seemed piqued when I told him
how much these Merkur knockoffs can be had for online ($10-12).
After some adjustment to technique, found I liked it better than the Gillette adjustables I had been using.
Liked it so much so that I bought a Lord L.125 (latest version version of the L6/1822) for travel. Use it with
the handle from an L5 ("Tech") so that it fits nicely in a travel soap case.
While shaving today at the health club, a young man asked me: "Sir, what is that razor you're using?"
He was familiar with the Astra SS blade I was using, but his interest seemed piqued when I told him
how much these Merkur knockoffs can be had for online ($10-12).