Thread: What is your all time favorite Safety Razor?

Muhle R41 (2011) with a Weber handle. Feather blade. Finest kind

It has been years ago but perhaps a British Gillette "NEW" with flat bottom

I have 7 go-to favorites: 2 Wolfmen (.61 & .74mm), ATT H1 & S2, Feather, Timeless (.91 mm), and not pictured Charcoal Goods (level 3). All are fantastic shavers, and while I generally prefer aggressive razors, I keep the milder ones in my rotation when I need to shave twice in a day or want a milder shave. My go-to blades are Silver Iridiums and Feather--both perform well for me.

I've tried a a few but can't say I've tried enough to give as informed an opinion as some. Gillette Flair Tip is my favourite at the moment though.

First was my grandads WW2 open comb. So close I could see the bone in my face after 😲. In hindsight, probably not a good place to start and technique was an issue.

Second was the Merkur Futur, a beautiful bit of kit and, to my eye, very well made. I just couldn't get on with it. May have been a size thing.

Gillette Flair Tip with a silver tip. Loved this from the start. Isreali personna and MWF and I'm off.

I'm waiting for a chum to drop off a merkur 34c and a couple hundred Wilkinson German blades (fleabay baragain). Everything I've seen says it's great and a good friend also uses this exclusively. If the blades don't work for me, my father in law uses Wilkinsons and so does the friend. They'll have a wee gift each. We'll see.

Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie

I've tried a a few but can't say I've tried enough to give as informed an opinion as some.

I agree. Must try them all��

Currently Gillette Fatboy adjusted to #8 with a Feather blade.
I periodically reach for the Gem Micromatic open comb and the Gillette Red Tip.
I find the black tip the least aggressive of the red blue and black with the red being the most aggressive.
Funny thing, the first time shaving with the Gillette black tip i had to rince under the tap and open the razor just to confirm there was a razor blade inserted.

Originally Posted by redtruck

I agree. Must try them all��

My wife won't be impressed but I'm up for the challenge

The Gillette Fatboy. It's been years since it was last used.

The Gillette Fatboy.

Vintage - Gillette New LC
Modern- Weber