What's your most expensive and infuriating shaving gear - that doesn't work?

[UKRob]

There are some products I've bought that just do not live up to the hype and outlay - so for me, the most expensive combination of under-performers has to be a Cobra Classic, used to remove Mitchell's Wool Fat applied with one of the TSR limited edition brushes. OK MWF is not expensive - but the brush and razor were - and if I could use the razor with any speed without risking severe blood loss, I might be able to finish a shave before the lather disappears.

 

[pugh-the-special-one]

I must agree Rob I think MWF is the most shitty soap ever made.

 

[Tall_Paul]

Feather AS-D1. The 'designer stubble' razor.

After about five passes (not kidding) I gave up with the bloody thing and sold it on.

 

[Purbeck]

Ikon b1 OSS. I bought this three times in an effort to master it. Finally managed it but needed a very specific set up to get a good shave off of it. YMMV etc

 

[Burgundy]

M&F 2XL - the loft was far too short and the shape too bulbous to be remotely pleasant. Not remotely as I had spec'ed it higher but Lee did as Lee did (does?). Keep in mind that I've never got on with the fashion for short-lofted 2 Bands.

 

[Nishy]

M&F 2 band blonde badger beehive. Scritchy and the handle isn't very ergonomic. The Mongoose as well, far too harsh for me.
Oh and MWF.

 

[Fergiebilly]

I must agree Rob I think MWF is the most shitty soap ever made.

+ 1..Yeah That..

Billy

 

[riverrun]

I've been lucky. My most expensive mistake was an ↪East German Golf 71 razor. It's an SE razor that takes DE blades. It rattles badly and doesn't hold the blade properly. The damage was about 15 quid.

 

[Satanfriendly]

Perhaps the Futur. Always get a great shave from it, but takes effort and frustration as the head is just too damned big IMO. Sits quietly at the back of the limited collection.

 

[Mrchick]

I must agree Rob I think MWF is the most shitty soap ever made.

I agree. I tried to like it and eventually passed it on to someone much more patient than I am.

 

[cheesepiece]

As a Yorkshireman, I hate to say it but MWF. Scum of the Earth.

 

[Gairdner]

I like MWF but it dursn't like me. Gets me a bit hot above the collar but lathers a dream and slick as snail shit.

The biggest disappoint for me would have to be the amount of money I've laid out over the years on various vintage Gillettes. Loved the look of them all and so wanted them to work for me plus I tried so darn hard. Rocket HD, #58, fat heavy-bottom Tech, Rhodium Rocket TV, Red Tip Rocket, Slim Adjustable and Fatboy. My EJ outperforms them all and my trusty 34c outperforms that. I wish it weren't the case, especially with yon gorgeous #58 and Rocket HD but no dice nor joy so all sold on except the Tubster & Tech but their time will come.

<sigh>

 

[Bogeyman]

...and slick as snail shit...

The snails must be faster "over there".

 

[Number Six]

I don't know about infuriating, but the PILS razor is so mild I can only use it when I want to make sure I have plenty of stubble for my next shave. I often read that it take time to find the correct angle etc, but I've never gotten more than a pretty good shave. But for some reason it is enjoyable to use, go figure!

 

[cruciate]

I'm pretty happy with everything I've bought. Including MWF, but then I'm in a soft water area.
If I had to choose, it would be my iKon slant. It's not bad, it's just no better than my merkur slant which was significantly cheaper

 

[fly3k]

Gotta agree on MWF being rubbish. The most expensive and disappointing soap for me was MdC.


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