Top 10 razors for SHAVING with

I've only got half a dozen in my collection, mainly as I've got one that works for me. Here are my favorites

Mühle R89
Merkur Slant 37C
Gillette Tech
Gillette New

Not yet used; Merkur 15C - this could go quite high on the list
And Gillette '62 Slim Adjustable - Not going to use this as it's mint
Wilkinson plastic thing - Should go in the bin really
 
My Fav's are (not in any order as i like them all the same)

Merkur Futur
EJDE89
Mergress
Slim
Fatboy

I do like a heavy razor and the adjustables give me a bit more freedom with the different Blades
 
1= flare tip Rocket
1= Aristocrat Jr.
3 Slim
4 Fatboy
5 Tech of any sort.

I've never shaved with anything which isn't on that list except straights (no, I haven't had a sneaky go with the Lady Gillette yet).
 
1. Gem featherweight
2. Merkur futur
3. De89L

Straights.

1. 5/8" Thiers issard flying tudor rose
2. Genco easy aces
3. Prima solingen
4. Dubl duck goldedge
5. Gold dollar 200 [questionable]

The gem is a little champ.
 
Rocket HD
English slim twist
Super adjustable
34C
Futur
Progress
Chatsworth
Feather portable

and a couple of cartridge razors
GII
Sensor
 
huxley said:
1. Gem featherweight
2. Merkur futur
3. De89L

Straights.

1. 5/8" Thiers issard flying tudor rose
2. Genco easy aces
3. Prima solingen
4. Dubl duck goldedge
5. Gold dollar 200 [questionable]

The gem is a little champ.
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Got your straights wrong
1 PRIMA (smile)
 
simmo3801 said:
Likewise 10 is too many. I only own 4 which to be honest is 2 too many

in order of preference:

1. Merkur 38C barber pole
2. Edwin Jagger DE89
3. Feather Portable
4. Gillette Tech
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As a newbie I have to know, no I need to know - which are the 2 too many.

Des
 
My list, in order of preference

Futur
Merkur 34G HD
Vision
Feather Portable
Gillette Slim
Gillette Superspeed Flare Tip (1960) [my birth razor]
Gillette Tech (aluminium)
Wilkinson Sword

If I'm in a hurry the Merkur 34G HD and the the feather Portable seem to give me the best combination of quick and close. At the minute I'm sticking almost exclusively to Feather blades
 
PaulH said:
My list, in order of preference

Futur
Merkur 34G HD
Vision
Feather Portable
Gillette Slim
Gillette Superspeed Flare Tip (1960) [my birth razor]
Gillette Tech (aluminium)
Wilkinson Sword

If I'm in a hurry the Merkur 34G HD and the the feather Portable seem to give me the best combination of quick and close. At the minute I'm sticking almost exclusively to Feather blades
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Interesting that the HD falls between the Futur & Vision. The head of the HD is so much smaller depth wise than those two.
 
fozz77 said:
Interesting that the HD falls between the Futur & Vision. The head of the HD is so much smaller depth wise than those two.
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That's the advantage of it, isn't it though?
Combined with its fine handle grip and weight balance of course.

The problem with the Futur and Vision is that their heads are pretty bulky in a way, I think. However they are both great stubble removers.
 
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