Hi All,
What would you say is the ultimate safety razor from the stand point of design, quality, performance...
CHeers,
Rafal
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Hi All,
What would you say is the ultimate safety razor from the stand point of design, quality, performance...
CHeers,
Rafal
Hello Rafal:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafal
That highly subject question can result only in subject answers. One could also ask what is the ultimate bottle of wine, the ultimate movie, the ultimate book. The answers will not be anything but subjective.
I would choose the Edwin Jagger "Chatsworth" barley as the ultimate double edge razor for its design, quality and performance. Yet, again, my answer is subjective. Another shaver will most likely choose another razor.
Regards,
Obie
Thanks Obie. I agree that it's a totally subjective topic but it's nice to see what people hold in high regard.
Cheers,
Rafal
I agree with Obie. Your question calls for a subjective answer. All razors are not created equal, but all faces and beards are not created the same as well.
IMHO the question of what is the ultimate safety razor in terms of design, quality and performance can only be answered by what best suits the individual shaver in terms of delivering a close, comfortable shave for them.
There is no question that the Merkur slant in the standard 37C or long/heavy 39C is the ne plus ultra of those contraptions known as safety razors. :D Suggested to be used with a Feather blade.
The answer will also depend on the blade that you use in the razor. Some people will prefer one blade, and others will prefer another.
Personally, I have a Merkur 34C and I use Gillette blades in it. Works very well for me! :)
My above post on the Slant is tongue in cheek. While it is my personal favorite I also am quite fond of a variety of Gillette old three piece and later TTO razors. Particularly the early super speed, Aristocrat, red tip and some of the British made stuff. It is all personal preference after all is said and done. I can never bring myself to shave with them anymore. The straight shave is too good to waste.
I'm kind of fond of the 60s-70s Superspeeds. I only have 1
left, a NIB 70s SS with black metal handle. Oh, and I opened
the box... ;)
- Scott
The best shaver? Totally subjective and blade dependent. Best design and looks: 40's Superspeed / Rocket / Aristocrat Jr. for me, because there's nothing superfluous or glitzy, and you can see the quality at glance. I absolutely treasure my AJ - I even use it from time to time!
Quality and price is easy: Pils Nassrasur. Performance? None performs as well as a straight razor, so I am really quite impartial.
I started out with a Mercur Vision and didn't like it. Then I used the 38c and thought it was mediocre. Then I used a Gillette Fat Boy and thought it was great. Now I use an EJ Barleycorn and think it's perfect. But a straight is still better.
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Originally Posted by Rafal
The GEM 1912 single edge safety razor with Ted Pella blades. The best safety razor, EVER.
My 1940s gillette super speed was a close second.
I would go with a vintage Gillette Fatboy or a Mercur HD depending on whether you want vintage or new. The Fatboy is 50 years old and in great shape. Not only that, it adjusts depending on what kind of shave you want. I also have a 48-49 Superspeed, but find it too mild for me.
That is a question who can be answered in a million different ways, it all depends on who you ask.
I only have 6 of them, so I am in no means an expert.
What I do have is few old and a couple of new ones.
My favourite right now is a Merkur Vision, followed by an old Gillette SS
This is something only you can answer. For me, I have tried a futur, mergress, slant, vintage superspeeds, techs, news, olds, british rockets, fatboy, slim, aristocrats and british aristocrats, gems, and schick injectors. After all that, I have settled on a pedestrian barberpole 38c and red personna blades. I use the same head on a long handled classic living in my dopp kit for travel. Gives me a perfect, irritation-free 4 pass BBS shave everytime.
But I am hearing so many good things about the EJ Barley.
Hi,
The best shaves I have had from safety razors were from:
1) 1930s British Gillette #88 open comb two piece, with Feather blades
2) 1935 Schick-Eversharp SE, with 1970s Schick Platinum blades
Have fun !
regards
Russ
Of my experience I agree 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
The 1912 Gem Jr. is a beast no doubt but for ultimate safety razor I'd have to give it up to the 1910 Gem Lather Catcher
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/v...dGI/1910lc.jpg
That is a beautiful razor!Quote:
Originally Posted by 1OldGI
For safety -- the one Santa Clause uses.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rafal
has anyone used one of these?
Goodfella Safety Razor, Chrome [RZ-GOO-001] - $55.00 : West Coast Shaving, Double Edge Blade Sampler Packs
Oh yes, these are very nice razors!!!!
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Originally Posted by 1OldGI
I really like my Merkur 34C, especially when combined with a Feather blade.
Over the past couple of years, I have grown extremely fond of my Gold HD. It does everything I need, plus I now have my Dads old razor and my beginner razor from the 70's retired to just look at and play with.
I like my Merkur 34C but have a feeling that I can get an even better shave so I bought a 39C (haven't received it yet).Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
How do you shave differently with the 39C?
I agree, a very subjective question.
For myself, I have tried numerous Vintage Gillette's and 2 top razors are the "Gillette New Improved" and "British Gillette Aristocrat #21."
Both with Crystals.
Here Here :beer1:Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
I've tried a few different razors, fixed and adjustable but I always seem to go back to my open comb Merkur "1904" with IP blades.