Thread: Could use a bit of advice

I’ve never used a Rockwell DE, so I have no input for that part of your post.

However, since you like straights and you want a safety razor, I highly recommend a single edge razor. Anytime I can’t shave with a SR, I reach for a SE. my DEs are being kept for my sons as starting razors when they’re old enough.

My favourites are the vintage Gem/Ever Ready SEs. The two brands, along with Star, are essentially the same. There are a variety of different models, the 1912s and Micromatic probably being the most common. They’re easy to find and cheap (although shipping to Canada can often double the price, so look for one within the country). Modern Gem blades work very well - more expensive than DE blades, but last much longer. For me, a standard DE blade lasts 6 or 7 shaves, a Gem over 30.

But most importantly, the Gem blades give a similar feedback to SRs, and a similar quality of shave.

Based on what you are saying about your intended use I would say buy the cheapest razor you can find. If you were going to be using it more I would say look for something better.

I like feather and Kai blades personally. They are the sharpest out there.