Thread: Best DE razor for a straight razor user looking to travel?

I use straights exclusively: Hart steel 1/4 & TI full hollow. Love straights for 2 years. Need a DE for upcoming travel where I won't check luggage. Looking at feather vs muhle vs merkur. I shave about every other day & have somewhat sensitive skin. Thanks!

so you're going to bring a DE with you and buy blades when you get to your destination?

Your short list looks like all new stuff... not interested in a vintage safety razor?

They all give great shaves. Probably the feather and Muhle are at the top of the heap. However I don't know I'd be taking any high dollar razor with me. I've heard stories of them not allowing DE's to go through security even without a blade.

Feather: Too MIld

Merkur and Muhle: Depends on the model.
Some guys loves Muhle R41 that is an open comb model but i prefer Muhle R89 nice and very comfortable shave.

Sergio

Originally Posted by DavisRazor

. . . Looking at feather vs muhle vs merkur. I shave about every other day & have somewhat sensitive skin. Thanks!

There's some reasonable information about Muhle and Merkur razors here, with comments about how aggressive individual models are:

The Superior Shave

I'd suggest adding the Edwin Jagger DE89 to your list -- it's really nice, and fairly mild.

If I were doing this all again, I might just buy a Merkur Progress (adjustable DE) and forget about the rest of the world.

As a previous post says, put the blades in your checked baggage, or buy blades at your destination.

. Charles

Thanks fellas. I've been looking at the Muhle R41. I use a straight & am not afraid of an exposed, sharp blade. Most of the reviews are, well, encouraging. Might try with both Kai & Feather blades.

Originally Posted by DavisRazor

Thanks fellas. I've been looking at the Muhle R41. I use a straight & am not afraid of an exposed, sharp blade. Most of the reviews are, well, encouraging. Might try with both Kai & Feather blades.

Or you could try one of these .

Feather Artist Club SS Black Straight Razor 20 Free Professional Blades New | eBay

I would probably choose a SE like an injector or a Gem. Much stiffer blades for a better shave.

Joe in Seattle