Thread: Birthday is just around the corner and I want a Cadillac

Cadillac of a razor hmmmmmm.... Well I use a bunch of different DE's an straights. If your sold on an adjustable then I have to say either a fatboy or slim vintage Gillette. If your not sold completely on adjustable then your options open up large amounts. I love the vintage red tip Gillette. Also love my merkurs. Jimmy had the best option IMO for a nonadjustable. The merkur HD slant is as close to a straight razor shave I have come with a DE. I do use the adjustable feature on my slim during 3 passes. Usually my settings are WTG 6-7 depending on growth. XTG 5 ATG 3-4 touch up 7 very lightly! Its nice to be able to contour the blade exposure to your growth. Good luck an keep us posted on what you decide to go with.

IMO the fat boy is a classic, but my "caddy" is a late 1940's gold plated Gillette Aristocrat. It shaves great and looks great.

Haven't used a Futur but I do like my Fatboys. If you want to consider no adjustables I would look at the new Ikon Slant DLC iKon Slant DLC Safety Razor with 85mm Bulldog Handle | Maggard Razors - Straight Razor Restoration, Custom Scales and Wet Shaving Products . Haven't tried a slant yet but would be tempted by that one.

Bob

I gave my wife a Futur last month for her birthday and she likes the close shave.

I did snag it this week for two shaves and I liked the shave. It took one shave to get used to the feel of blade but by shave #2 I was rolling.

On my Gillette Adjustable I use a setting of 4. On the Futur it is a 2. The wife likes a 3.

The Futur is well made. I do prefer the Gillette for changing blades. The Futur's pop off top took some practice getting back on and snapped in.

I should say I rarely shave with a DE. Only about 6 times this year.

Dave

Originally Posted by rolodave

I gave my wife a Futur last month for her birthday and she likes the close shave.

I did snag it this week for two shaves and I liked the shave. It took one shave to get used to the feel of blade but by shave #2 I was rolling.

On my Gillette Adjustable I use a setting of 4. On the Futur it is a 2. The wife likes a 3.

The Futur is well made. I do prefer the Gillette for changing blades. The Futur's pop off top took some practice getting back on and snapped in.

I should say I rarely shave with a DE. Only about 6 times this year.

Dave

That isnt "rarely" dave i am up to 4 this year, and that only because i took it on holiday for 4 days.

Well I took the advice of Jimmy and Rollin coal and went with the Merkur 39C slant head long handle barber pole razor. Only bad part is now I have to wait until my birthday to put it to the test.