Thread: Top DE razors in your opinion

The Edwin Jagger DE89l would get my no.1 vote because it got me started in wet shaving, but not only that, it is a good solid build and gives a nice close shave without being too aggressive. The other DE razors I own are too close to pick, and I would base it more on looks than performance, with my Gillette Norfolk winning hands down.

Gillette NEW Long Comb - In over 80 years, it hasn't been improved on.

Merkur 37c Slant - Hands down my favorite currently available DE

Merkur 34c - almost perfect

Gillette Tech - very mild as is, it becomes nearly perfect with a shim installed under the blade

I rarely use a de but when I do - Merkur 39c - the sledgehammer

Stahley vibrating razor head on a decent handle.
Fat Boy
Black Magic

Old man wiry beard sloppy skin.
~Richard

Slim
Super Adjustable
Lady Gillette
Black Handled Super Speed
Old Type (Pocket Edition)
In no particular order. If I had to pick just one for the rest of my life, it would be the Super Speed.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

For me it is hands down the 137C Merkur Slant. I agree with Bob that the Muhle R-41 if I want something equal to a straight razor shave with a super keen blade. I like old Gillettes a lot, from 3 piece old types up through the years to the Red Tip Super Speed and the various Aristocrats. I never have liked the adjustables that much. I've gotten good shaves with them, but I prefer a fixed blade exposure for some unknown reason. The old Barbasol is also one I keep in the cabinet for occasional use. Sort of like the 139C slant in size and weight but a standard head.

I wasn't aware that Barbasol made razors, I'd sure like to see a picture of it!

The CNC Machined Stainless Steel Razors From ATT.



Merkur 39C Slant: Hoffritz Slant: 2011 Muhle R41 with Weber Bulldog Handle



Gillette Red Tip 1957 : Gillette 1909 Single Ring

Adoring the Pils, but havent used it. As far as what I use, I find Standard Razors Black superior.

I made a "hybrid" DE that is my favorite. I married a Muhle R41 head with a Maggard MR8 heavy stainless handle and use it either with Feather blades or Astra Platinum. It is by far my favorite DE razor, because of its weight and the fairly aggressive nature of the head. My #2 is a Merkur 43C. It is considerably less aggressive, but great for when I want a fast but good shave. I use Israeli Personna Isreli blades most of the time in it.

My favourite razors seem to change over time, with previous favourites going out of favour, and new ones coming to the fore.

Currently, I am enjoying:

1) Standard razor
2) 2013 Muhle R41
3) Gladweg push-button