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

If I get another DE, I think this will be on my list.



Just looking at it is nice. (No idea how it shaves though.)

Yes I would avoid vintage blades. In those days they were mostly carbon steel with no coatings on them. In all those years the chances of rust and corrosion on those thin edges could play havoc with getting a good shave. When I bought my Fat boy a few years ago it was pretty much pristine in it's original box with 5 blades. I would never think of using those blades now.

I haven't tried every blade out there or even most of them but I like the Feather the best. The original iridiums were good too if you can still get them. I also like the mercurs. I'm using some German made Wilkinson and they are OK.

I sneak in a DE shave once in a while. My favorite is the Merkur 37c slant. Amazingly smooth in use, and is wonderful with Feather blades.

I just got a new Muhle R41 "tooth comb" which I have used for a couple shaves now. Now that's a different beast, might be the most aggressive DE ever made. Must be used with care, almost like when shaving with a straight.

Hi all,
Thanks so much for the advice, very much appreciated. I found a Gillette Three Piece that I like the look of, I spent a LONG time looking (too long) and found on close inspection a lot of the razors were pretty shabby. I'd like a vintage DE rather than a new for the same reasons I like vintage everything else (history, the energy has already been put into it (environmentally friendly, i.e. re-using instead of throwing away and making another), etc). I understand though that I'll need to be careful about what I buy. How does this look:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

I'll take the advice and stay away from vintage blades.

Would the experts advice a three piece or a TTO (is that what they're known as)? Is an adjustable DE a good idea or not worth the bother (more moving parts to 'stuff up')?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Hi all,
Thanks so much for the advice, very much appreciated. I found a Gillette Three Piece that I like the look of, I spent a LONG time looking (too long) and found on close inspection a lot of the razors were pretty shabby. I'd like a vintage DE rather than a new for the same reasons I like vintage everything else (history, the energy has already been put into it (environmentally friendly, i.e. re-using instead of throwing away and making another), etc). I understand though that I'll need to be careful about what I buy. How does this look:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

I'll take the advice and stay away from vintage blades.

Would the experts advice a three piece or a TTO (is that what they're known as)? Is an adjustable DE a good idea or not worth the bother (more moving parts to 'stuff up')?

Way to expensive for a common Gillette Tech, I think. Techs are rather mild shavers aswell, in my opinion. Not much more than a tenner, I would say... Check the uk Ebay, there you'll most likley get them cheaper.

Great, thanks for the advice, Mikael, I think I know what I'm getting then; a Muhle 89R from a VERY nice fellow I know...
I think I've worked out where I should be shopping.... :-)

I want to get a 'Goodfella' Black Satin DE if I get another one. Nearest thing to Aussie made...It's from Un-Zud...That's right our Kiwi cousins bring it out, and it's a nice looking razor as well. Why does that seem to surprise me?! Oh that's right, because it comes from Un-Zud!


Mick

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Hi all,
Thanks so much for the advice, very much appreciated. I found a Gillette Three Piece that I like the look of, I spent a LONG time looking (too long) and found on close inspection a lot of the razors were pretty shabby. I'd like a vintage DE rather than a new for the same reasons I like vintage everything else (history, the energy has already been put into it (environmentally friendly, i.e. re-using instead of throwing away and making another), etc). I understand though that I'll need to be careful about what I buy. How does this look:
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

I'll take the advice and stay away from vintage blades.

Would the experts advice a three piece or a TTO (is that what they're known as)? Is an adjustable DE a good idea or not worth the bother (more moving parts to 'stuff up')?

I love the ability that the gillette slim gives me with different blades. basically I can make almost any blade a superb shaver. that being said, My EJ barley with the new head is an awesome razer.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I love the ability that the gillette slim gives me with different blades. basically I can make almost any blade a superb shaver. that being said, My EJ barley with the new head is an awesome razer.

I can't wait for the Muhle 89R, they look very cool and are reportedly very nice shavers. I know I'll feel like a deserter from the SR side, but I think I'll choose a day of the week to use the DE or do it randomly at will. Maybe just Mondays? Maybe Saturdays? Not Sundays, that's reserved for the Klas Törnblom, the Burrell is used when my 'edges' need attention and the W&B is when I need a rest from the Burrell (as the W&B is very smooth and 'soft'. Can you have a DE in a seven day 'set'???

Why not?! I do!


Mick