Originally Posted by
Euclid440
Well, there’s your problem… the perfect shave is more about technique, shaving and maintenance than the razor itself, though the razor always gets the blame. Both will improve with time and experience.
All the brands you mentioned are good razors of similar quality that will hold an edge and shave well, with exception of the GD and even that can be made to shave. For most, vintage have more attention to detail, are aesthetically nicer finished and a better value. But all will shave and for the novice, the difference in performance will be minimal or nonexistent.
I own several hundred razors and shave with all brands, grinds, shapes, styles and sizes that cross my bench, really they all shave about the same. How they look and feel in the hand is a whole other matter that you will just have to experience. Three of the razors in your collection should be excellent shavers, capable of a “perfect shave”.