Thread: favorite vintage safety razor?

Tyke121,

It's a tie between my English Ever-Ready 1912 and my GEM Micromatic Open Comb - both SE razors.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

My late 40's Aristocrat, I have not tried any I enjoy more. I am going to give the new U.S.A. made Weber a shot.

I only have two vintage razors, a 1950 Aristocrat and a 1964 Super Speed. I shaved with the Aristocrat today and it was my favorite. But the next time I shave with the Super Speed, that'll be my favorite.

Do you guys really feel that much difference in the razor itself, I have many, about 10 maybe a few more and they all seem to shave the same.
I do have a favorite but it's because of the feel, and I like it better than my Mekur. I find the blades make the difference, as if I don't like the blades even in my favorite, DE, I don't like to shave. The biggest surprise is that my Schick injector gives me better shaves than I ever thought it could.

1937 Sheraton open comb...still in mint cond
I use a Rolls Razor most of the time...

Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

Before I switched to a str8 my favorite DE was a 1930's Gillette New Open Comb.

I just purchased one of these, and it become my favorite.

Gillette New Type 1930's

I've got an old Henckels Rapide, but I haven't any of the blades shave ready though... I can't get the technique right honing them, to be honest. I'd say those are probably my favorite though.

Originally Posted by kamikazeproject

I've got an old Henckels Rapide, but I haven't any of the blades shave ready though... I can't get the technique right honing them, to be honest. I'd say those are probably my favorite though.

Pay attention,there talking about DE razors

Originally Posted by Grizzley1

Pay attention,there talking about DE razors

Pay attention, *they're talking about safety razors. This is a safety razor. If you have any more questions or wisdom to share, we'll talk later.