Have you found your best razor or are you still searching
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I didn't need to buy the Digress..Ah....So are you saying you didn't need to buy the Mongoose?
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My favourite DE is a Gillette Rocket Red Tip. I bought a few of them so I have a spare and a couple to pass on to my kids when they are older.
Though my most favourite razor that I use the most is the 1912 Ever-Ready SE.
Though my most favourite razor that I use the most is the 1912 Ever-Ready SE.
Having recently acquired a 54 Rocket HD500 (from the UK) I have come to the conclusion that it not only meets the hype, but it has moved into the number #1 position in my rotation. Absolutely the smoothest most comfortable razor (I have) I've ever used. So much so, that I've also picked up a 49 Rocket, 50's Flairtip Rocket and yesterday on a stroke of luck - a Bluetip Rocket. IMV truly great razors.
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I have narrowed down the period of time the best Gillette razors were made.
I am getting there
I am getting there
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I have narrowed down the period of time the best Gillette razors were made.
I am getting there
And that is....????
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My vote would be between 1940 and 1955.
Tech
Aristocrat
Rocket
Superspeed
Tech
Aristocrat
Rocket
Superspeed
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1928 - 1949
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It's my scruffiest razor by a long way (the plate has completely worn down to the brass on the cap and bars) but paired with a heavier handle, my 40's flat bottomed English Tech never fails to deliver, whatever the blade (within reason!). Close and comfortable each and every time.
I've recently fallen in love with injectors myself, namely a Schick G2 and a Schick N1. I would like to inspire everyone to keep an open mind and try these razors. The N1 in particular paired with a Schick Twin Blade is the formula racer of shaving. Exacting, fast, maneuverable...a joy!
Edit: I would like to add here that men such as @Fergiebilly and @twhite510 are largely responsible for my new interest in injectors. They have been an invaluable source of knowledge and help to me and i thank them dearly. I'm currently on the East Coast Bunny Pass-Around and couldn't be more excited. Thank you gents for starting me on injectors and SE's!
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Very! I scout the bay for them but when they come up, are either too expensive or are bought out by the time you click "buy now".
Japanese Schick Twin blades are quite often available on ebay (Search for 'Schick Twin blades Japan'). Not always at reasonable prices. They are as good as NOS ones in my opinion. YMMV...
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I only have two razors but either the Merkur 34G or the Progress, coupled with the right blade gives me an excellent shave. They only differ on the time I put into it. I will probably get 2 more razors so I have 1 adjustable, 1 classic, 1 OC which is on its way and 1 slant. I think that will do for me..... having said that, I think I'd need a Merkur Futur too
You haven't shaved until you've tried SE and injector razors... and you need to try a straight razor...I only have two razors but either the Merkur 34G or the Progress, coupled with the right blade gives me an excellent shave. They only differ on the time I put into it. I will probably get 2 more razors so I have 1 adjustable, 1 classic, 1 OC which is on its way and 1 slant. I think that will do for me..... having said that, I think I'd need a Merkur Futur too
There is always the Lending Pool. Try before you buy...