First SE recommendations

[DRJC]

Hi all,

As I near the end of trying a load of de blades it got me thinking about trying a SE razor.

Not looking to spend the earth so any recommendations for a cheaper the better razor to give it a whirl along with my DE razors?

Thanks in advance

 

[Boycie83]

Aluminium RazoRock Hawk V2 is a good place to start

 

[Boycie83]

Or accept the inevitable descent in to the rabbit hole and go large

Thread 'Blackland Titanium Vector + Stand - £260' https://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/threads/blackland-titanium-vector-stand-260.58176/

 

[Boycie83]

What's your budget? A vintage 1912 that uses GEM blades is also an option.

 

[DRJC]

What's your budget? A vintage 1912 that uses GEM blades is also an option.

The budget will be as cheap as I can get away with just to test the water, similar to my tech de which turned in to four techs and counting.....

 

[riverrun]

A decent 1912 should be less than a tenner and is easily found on eBay.
I'd go for a Micromatic for twice that, but you need a little patience to find one from the UK.

 

[Boycie83]

Here are some options for you:

RazoRock Hawk V2 Single Edge Razor - The Gentleman's Groom Room

The razor is made from a CNC machined alloy from 6061 billet and aluminum shaft and its non-slip handle is finished in premium satin silver anodized...

www.thegentlemansgroomroom.com

￡7.61 | YAQI Single Edge Chrome Color AC Safety Razor Head for Men

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Super Condition Ever-Ready Single Edge Razor-1912 Patent-Made In USA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Super Condition Ever-Ready Single Edge Razor-1912 Patent-Made In USA at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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I'm loathe to recommend the Yaqi as I never got on with it. Others do like it though and it's a cheap entry to the AC market. The Hawk V2 is better built and shaved better (in my opinion).

 

[DRJC]

I'll keep my eye out for a decent 1912 then by the looks of it. Any suggestions here to source blades from or good starter blades?

 

[DRJC]

Here are some options for you:

RazoRock Hawk V2 Single Edge Razor - The Gentleman's Groom Room

The razor is made from a CNC machined alloy from 6061 billet and aluminum shaft and its non-slip handle is finished in premium satin silver anodized...

www.thegentlemansgroomroom.com

￡7.61 | YAQI Single Edge Chrome Color AC Safety Razor Head for Men

1.89€ 82% OFF|Yaqi excalibur ein kantiger Chrom farbe AC Sicherheits rasierer kopf für Männer|Rasierer| - AliExpress

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Super Condition Ever-Ready Single Edge Razor-1912 Patent-Made In USA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Super Condition Ever-Ready Single Edge Razor-1912 Patent-Made In USA at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

I'm loathe to recommend the Yaqi as I never got on with it. Others do like it though and it's a cheap entry to the AC market. The Hawk V2 is better built and shaved better (in my opinion).

Perfect thankyou, I will await the arrival of the 1912. Just blades to source now

 

[Boycie83]

Here are the AC blades:

Razor Blades - Double & Single Edge, Injector & Cartridge Blades

Double and Single edge and Sensor Excel Razor Blades.

connaughtshaving.com

The GEM blades:

GEM by Personna Stainless Coated Single Edge Razor Blades

Connaught Shaving is supplier of quality, traditional shaving products including Wickham 1912 shaving soaps, REX, Merkur & Edwin Jagger safety razors & many brands double edge razor blades. UK Supplier of Feather New Hi-stainless razor blades, Feather Artist Club Razors & Blades & Feather Safety...

connaughtshaving.com

 

[riverrun]

I'll keep my eye out for a decent 1912 then by the looks of it. Any suggestions here to source blades from or good starter blades?

Connaught for GEM blades for a 1912 (see above). Get 100.

 

[donnie_arko]

Here are some options for you:

RazoRock Hawk V2 Single Edge Razor - The Gentleman's Groom Room

The razor is made from a CNC machined alloy from 6061 billet and aluminum shaft and its non-slip handle is finished in premium satin silver anodized...

www.thegentlemansgroomroom.com

￡7.61 | YAQI Single Edge Chrome Color AC Safety Razor Head for Men

1.89€ 82% OFF|Yaqi excalibur ein kantiger Chrom farbe AC Sicherheits rasierer kopf für Männer|Rasierer| - AliExpress

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Super Condition Ever-Ready Single Edge Razor-1912 Patent-Made In USA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Super Condition Ever-Ready Single Edge Razor-1912 Patent-Made In USA at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

I'm loathe to recommend the Yaqi as I never got on with it. Others do like it though and it's a cheap entry to the AC market. The Hawk V2 is better built and shaved better (in my opinion).

Along those lines I would not recommend a Yaqi Katana, I found it far too aggressive.

 

[pjgh]

Along those lines I would not recommend a Yaqi Katana, I found it far too aggressive.

I concur.

Razorock Eco, more so ...

Leaf Twig is a lovely razor. Not quite the reason to go single edge, but certainly a nice change using blades that you already have.

... but yes, I'd say a 1912 with a pack of GEM by Personna blades from Connaught. Classy!

 

[Borygmi]

If an MMOC Gem fits the bill I had one listed on the bst that’s still available, comes with a tuck of gem blades too…

Gillette slim adjustable, black tip + GEM razors

Gillette slim adjustable. Full working order. good condition for age. M4 date code. £50 Gillette black tip. Good condition. Works as it should. £25 GEM micromatic. Good condition. £25 GEM push button. Good condition £20 I’ll include a tuck of gem se blades with each gem razor. Discounts for...

www.theshavingroom.co.uk

If you’re looking for AC the razorock hawk v3 is excellent and occasionally appears on bst for around £50-60.

 

[hotmetal]

I had Boycie's Excalibur/Raster and it got me into AC. Works well but does feel a little cheap, cos it is
Performance excellent for the tiny price. But I bought a stainless Hawk V3A (aggressive) on the BST shortly afterwards when one came up and it took it to the next level. I've not tried vintage or Gem style yet so can't compare.

 

[ischiapp]

Along those lines I would not recommend a Yaqi Katana, I found it far too aggressive.

I concur.

The Katana is based on Cobbled geometry. (SCHaDE)
Not exactly for a beginner. Very effective.
BTW, with a good handle, I like it.

New line Yaqi Tachi is smooth.
https://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/threads/yaqi-brush-tachi-shade.58170/

Actually, SE for half DE blade (SHaDE) is in the middle.
Not really a SE, IMHE. Way different than AC.
Wich I prefer.

To me, best option to start (and stay!!) is the combo:
• Razorock Hawk V2
• Sapphoo Red (replica Kai Captain Titan Mild ProTouch MG)

I love the Hulk Green.