I only have one my Parker 111w but wondered why I would get another ?
do the handles make a lot of difference I guess I can't really tell unless I buy another de
or perhaps make a Franken razor I hear the handles are mostly universal
I only have one my Parker 111w but wondered why I would get another ?
do the handles make a lot of difference I guess I can't really tell unless I buy another de
or perhaps make a Franken razor I hear the handles are mostly universal
Some of the vintage ones are highly collectable and valuable, some give you a closer shave, etc etc. All part of the fun of learning.
I think it becomes to a lesser extent, an addiction.
You see and read good reports of different razors and you want to experience it yourself. The same goes for different handles.
Once that monster get a whiff, there is no turning back. :D
+1 addiction
+1 different ways of shaving
Sometimes you want a more comfortable, less aggressive shave, a little less attention to be paid, quick shave, etc.
Sometimes you want something different, more aggression, etc.
It's addictive collecting these things; acquiring, restoring and using gives a very satisfactory feel.
Variety is the spice of life, mixing it up is just fun, a man and his tool trying to get acceptable to outstanding results. It's all part of the fun.
My bottom line to most things shave related: it's an addiction and it's damn fun; and that's why we have so many soaps, razors, strops, hones, brushes etc
Yep, I've stopped counting after I had an entire suitcase full of razors. As Tristan said it's an addiction and it's damn fun !
its just nice to be able to have something new and different. I look at like buying a different car or getting a new women. You just want a different ride sometimes.
I have had many safety razors because there isn't money for another Porsche and there isn't space for more motorcycles. Like flea-market salvageable straights I find them to be a relatively inexpensive hobby and a harmless vice.
Got my first, a Parker, as a back-up/alternative when I began SR shaving. Then saw a 1964 Gillette adjustable, the same as I had when I first started shaving, then I saw how reasonably priced a Merkur 43c Stainless was and how sweet it looked, and then I saw that Maggard had a really heavy big stainless handled razor, then I saw how everyone was talking about how aggressive a beast the Muhle R41 was, so I bought the R41 head and put it on the heavy stainless Maggard handle, and then I was happy, for now. :hmmm:
Options!
So that a boring task becomes more interesting.
Less expensive & less trouble than collecting women,,,,:beer2:
If you hang around here long enough you'll know why ......... :nj
You'll never have to negotiate with a psychological, hormonal, illogical tazorQuote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
In the past years it's been 1 razor 1 brush etc. but since I started with forums I haven't been able to pass up a deal at a yard sale or thrift store, and it seems like I've bought a few items on line. Soooo, I'm still trying to figure out how I graduated from a small spot on a small shelf in the medicine cabinet to a large 4 shelf shave den with a towel bar.
My wife complained of why i needed so many razors, I answered, would she rather I collect cars. She asked if I needed her to drive to yard sales this Saturday.
Mostly, I like the way they all look, a little bit of RAD in there too.
For 50 years I shave with 1 razor & blade, 1 soap, 1 mug, etc. Just in the last 2-3 years I've gone form a small spot in the medicine cabinet to a small shave den, about 20 razors new and vintage, 8 brushes, 2 soaps, home made after shave, a few different blades. I think now, I have enough, I have settled down to what I have. The Razors? I only need 1.
I've been shaving with a safety razor for almost three years now, and have only two razors and two brushes. The part that I am addicted to is the soap and cream. The worst soap I have tried must be the Wilkinson soap. I love the smell, but it did not provide any cushion nor good lubrication.
I do like a bit of variety in my gear, DE's included:)
A Feather compared to a Mühle R41 is like white bread compared to a really hot vindaloo dish..
Both does the job, as far as filling you up just fine, but man are they different in character.
Very true. I did some extra work last weekend and got some extra money to spend. I just got myself a Merkur 37C. I wanted to try something different. I hope I won't regret my purchase.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
I like having options. My 2 favourites are my Parker 91R and my cheap Timor that I originally bought as a backup/travel razor. The Parker is very good but can sometimes feel a little too aggressive, so if my skin is still suffering the day after I'll switch to the Timor which is much more forgiving and is actually very slightly adjustable (which I found out by accident).
The Mekur 37C (slant bar) that patricksrp mentions was my first. It has a pretty large gap b/w plate & head, so is fairly "aggressive" (for me, anyway): you have to pay attention to not get bit.
I bought a Gillette travel tech b/c it's got a much smaller gap: you can whip that thing up & down your face without fear.
Finally, I bought a Gilette NEW long-open-comb cuz it's so pretty. :)
My wife said I keep buying them because I like to spend money...she may be right
I didn't read all the posts here but I would say all I've read so far are all spot on. There are many reasons to buy but hey....just like women got shoes to buy...we get shaving equipment.........and fishing equipment,and golfing equipment and......................:angel: