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Thread: Merkur razors
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02-12-2007, 01:40 AM #11
Foul!
All this talk about DE's and no one has posted a link to that movie where the guy cuts open that girl's eye? Sheesh.
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02-12-2007, 01:41 AM #12
Cutz, this is my little DE travel razor (5/8 straight in the picture for size relationship). Works great though I don't travel much... really tiny all packed up. Still need to get a travel brush, etc. to go with it (used to occasionally use it with spray cream - yuck!)
Ant
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02-12-2007, 01:56 AM #13
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Thanked: 1587I've had nothing but straights for quite some time now. I used to use the M3-type disposables, and kept using them when I first started with straights until the spare cartridges ran out. Then I figured it's all or nothing.
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02-12-2007, 03:32 AM #14
They wouldn't happen to have a Merkur 'slant' as a travel razor, would they?
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02-12-2007, 05:26 AM #15
C Utz,
I would suggest the Merkur HD Classic razor. When I use a DE, 9 out of 10 times, this is the one I grab. However, if you don't want to invest a fortune, check around at Wal Mart of a local pharmacy for Bic Metal Razors. They are as close to a DE you can get in a disposable without investing in a DE. When I travel, it is what I pack since DE blades are not allowed in carry on baggage. I do have both the Slant and the HD, and love them both. The HD is more gentle than the Slant. The Slant will result in a closer shave. But if you normally use a straight and not a DE, the results with the DE will be more what you are looking for.
RT
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02-12-2007, 07:16 AM #16
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Thanked: 0very interesting thanks guys!!
i'm glad there are so many good opinions and options for us shaving fanatics!!
What about the yellow plastic bic razors, are they any good?.......
Ok that was a joke but i'm sure my eyeballs are for it now!!!!!
Thank everyone!
pea
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02-12-2007, 02:59 PM #17
There was one made at one time - I picked up a nice, gold Merkur slant on eBay that breaks down and fits in a small leather pack exactly like AntC's. It's what I use for traveling if it's only for a day or two - otherwise, I find the Slant to be a bit harsh for continued, daily use. I don't believe they're still in production, but you might put a search on eBay.
(How come whenever I give my 2 cents worth, I always get change back???)
-whatever
-Lou
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02-12-2007, 06:30 PM #18
Classicshaving.com & Leesrazors both sell the Merkur DE travel razors, and Ems still sell the Gold Slant Merkur which by all accounts are now becoming a collectors item in gold.
John
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02-12-2007, 09:49 PM #19
My favorite DE is the Merkur HD Slantbar. Also I have a couple of my dad's old '50s Gillette Super Speeds that I like. My wife has taken over the old Gillette Fat Boy adjustable. Also use a Gem Micromatic SE. For travel I use a Merkur 3 piece bakelite razor that they apparently made for European military use. It works well, but don't use it often; it stays in the dop kit and I don't travel much anymore. I'm thinking of getting an old Schick injector, primarily to get rid of ear hair. Now use a slim head disposable, but I'm opposed to disposables on principle, and the Schick looks like the slimmest shaving head on any safety razor.
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02-12-2007, 10:53 PM #20
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Thanked: 0Last week, I tried a Gilette adjustable that I probably haven't used since around 1981.
Rick