Thread: most "maneuverable" DE

I've been shaving with a Merkur 39C slant. I have no problem with the aggressiveness. In fact, if there were something that shaved closer, I'd try it. I use Feather blades.
My problem is in the "detail" areas. Under my nose and under my lip are the hardest to deal with. The big head of the 39C makes "detailing" these areas tough. I'm coming from using Bic Metals, so my tolerance for lightweight maneuverability may be unfairly skewed.

Here's my question; what is the most maneuverable, aggressive DE safety razor?

Any thoughts??
Thanks in advance.

You'd have to go vintage but a Schick SE is more maneuverable than a DE. Other than that I would say an early Gillette Super Speed TTO or maybe one of the even earlier Gillette 3 piece razors. There are probably more, and maybe better choices, but I'm not that familiar with the current crop of DE choices.

My vote would be for either an Injector or an old Gillette three piece open comb.

Thanks guys. Those injectors are sweet. I am entirely unfamiliar with the vintage market. For a number of reasons I have to stay with DE. Well, for about 400 reasons as I bought a truck load of DE Feather blades...

Are there any DEs, modern or vintage, that shave aggressively and are streamlined?

The muhle R41 is definitely one of the mot agressive razors out there and is quite smaller than the 39c. The R41 shouldn't get in the way nearly as much. I haven't tried it with a feather yet though.

Gillette old type FTW! Nice small maneuverable head and plenty aggressive. The only downside is you have to position the blade just right before tightening the head. They can be found really cheap too. I have a few floating around. Send me a PM if you're interested in one. I have too many razors.

Originally Posted by Theseus

My vote would be for either an Injector or an old Gillette three piece open comb.

The 3 pcs open comb razors are great. They have super thin heads and are known to be the more aggressive of the DE's baring the Slant of course.

I went ahead and ordered with an R41. I am looking forward to trying some older and even vintage razors soon. I want to compare this new one to any older ones I can get hold of.

My R41 arrived from WCS. First of all, I ordered it on Saturday and it arrived today! Whooley Cow what service!!

Anyway, I took the calipers to the razor as soon as I unpacked it. The cap is 18.78mm. I am confident it is the 2011 version. I put a Feather Blade in it and took it for a spin. My oh my this thing is amazing... Super careful, super slow, and no weeping OR bleeding or tears... I love it! I can't believe the feedback thing thing gives. The day I'm ever tired or in a hurry I'm gonna be in trouble..

Any of the three piece razors, techs etc., and the short combs are the most aggressive along with the triangle slots on the base plate for the bars. The Fat handle Techs are nicely balanced and great heft for heavier beards. The injectors are terrific and especially the Easy Rider, named after the movie, and the Paul Revere.

Originally Posted by dougr

Any of the three piece razors, techs etc., and the short combs are the most aggressive along with the triangle slots on the base plate for the bars. The Fat handle Techs are nicely balanced and great heft for heavier beards. The injectors are terrific and especially the Easy Rider, named after the movie, and the Paul Revere.

I was originally going to recommend the Tech as the most maneuverable DE, though it can hardly be called aggressive which is what the OP was looking for....