Thread: I'm Liking the look of DE Razors Lately

Originally Posted by AFDavis11

I like these Parker 22Rs.

I quite like mine, though it did take some time to warm up to it. They do have some known QC issues, but it's nothing you can't work around with a bit of experience.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Mauri,
I agree with your points about the ritual being 'dry'. Using a DE, for me, at this early stage, does lack some of the awe of using a straight.

It might seem that way at first, but that will quickly disappear when you get the perfect razor/blade combo that gives an undeniably outstanding shave.

Yes folks, they can be right up there with straight shaves....

The Merkur 34G looks quite nice, but maybe a vintage gold plated would be nicer? Just for touch-ups only...

I have the 34C and have to say I like it. Still want a 'GoodFella' though.


Mick

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Well, I got the Mühle R 89 today. I haven't shaved with it yet; but it's a marvel of engineering and design, that much is certain. My son keeps teasing me and telling me it's a disposable and I should just write BIC on it; he's heard me denigrate every other shaving system other than straights for about 115 days...

added to my wishlist...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

No, this is my LITTLE son! 13. All 13 year olds are smartarses but not all smartarses are 13...

This is what I ended up getting, pretty cool I think:

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Nice razor, I enjoy my DE shaves and use one most of the time. (I believe the bottom plate, on the razor in the picture, is installed upside down)

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

...Maybe I should branch out a bit from a straight? New or vintage? Open comb or not? Hmmmm...Might be nice...They are very cool looking little machines, and I bet a lot better than the one that was issued to me in the Army and sliced up my face...and you can get vintage French razor blades, and one made the year I was born...hmmmmm...should I research DE razors or vacuum the house?

[EDIT] I think this is it:

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

Right year and everything. And I've still got time to vacuum...

I lOVE my DE Merkur heavy duty and use it everyday as my final pass after my straight. DE is what got me intrigued with straights in the first place and what a joy to use after the cartridge blade and I discovered the joy of effortless BBS every time. that's why I still love to use it. No matter how good or bad my straight shave is I still end up with a BBS!
Most of the time the DE pass is just like wiping off lather and other times I'm so glad I used it. Feather blades to me are what I strive for in my straight razor feel but I'm not sure when that will happen,lol!

Why choose just one?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

The Merkur 34G looks quite nice, but maybe a vintage gold plated would be nicer? Just for touch-ups only...

actually I like the silver better )

Originally Posted by livingontheedge

Nice razor, I enjoy my DE shaves and use one most of the time. (I believe the bottom plate, on the razor in the picture, is installed upside down)

Yes, how embarrassing :-(