The Frankenrazor Thread

[never-stop-learning]

Figured this would be a good place to post about any razor experiments being conducted (in the name of SCIENCE, of course ) by the B&B Community.

Today's shave featured the Yintal Brass three piece razor with the GSC R41+ bottom plate:

The blade (not in the pics) was a Rapira Swedish Steel.

I'm actually surprised. The combination has good balance and handles well, is fairly efficient, fairly smooth and looks great.

The results? CCS with minimal bloodshed.

Please remember, this is for SCIENCE and YMMV.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Here is another Frankenrazor thread using another inexpensive three piece razor ( Double Edge Safety Razor Stainless Steel Manual Traditional Shaving Razor P0D4 818692534662 | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303229636249 ) with a Merkur or Gillette Old Type top cap:

Cheap sunglasses? Nope, cheap razors.

I just took a look at my Muhle R41 and the head is very different from the one you have. +1! Personally, the R41 looks like a better option (despite the higher price). Just my $0.02!

www.badgerandblade.com

Very mild combination.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Finally (for now, at least) here is the R41 base, SLOC top cap and Maggard MR16 handle from the @Ad Astra R41/SLOC thread:

R41/SLOC review: Topcaps matter!

All right. I know R41 has many fans ... deservedly so; it occupies a place on the far-end of the shave scale. Over there with alligators, pirhanas, barracudas ... I have dozens of razors, new and old, and R41 is one of the meanest-shaving to me. Aggressive, yes, but I LIKE that. I shave with...

www.badgerandblade.com

Here are some pics of the Global Shave Club R41+ with the SLOC top cap and Maggard MR16 Handle:

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Be interesting to see all of the variables and variations.

 

[Ad Astra]

Great thread! In the name of advancing shave-engineering.

AA

 

[never-stop-learning]

Great thread! In the name of advancing shave-engineering.

AA

Appreciate that, @Ad Astra

Looking forward to more of your razor combinations.

 

[Atlantic59]

The Yaqi Double-open-comb cap + Pearl OC base plate combo has been discussed quite a lot in the past. It is a great combination for those that like a more aggressive razor. I'll re-post some info here about it.

If the standard Yaqi DOC is a 5/10, I'd say this is about a 7/10. It gives a very close shave without much roughness. A bit like the Fatip OC.

The standard Yaqi DOC is a pleasant daily driver, maybe just a bit too mild. It does align the blade very precisely and is very smooth, though.

The Pearl OC can be a bit rough and can have problems with blade alignment. It does shave very close.

By combining the two, you get more aggressiveness compared to the Yaqi DOC and at the same time eliminate the blade alignment issues of the Pearl OC. You get a bit less bite and smoother feel with the Yaqi DOC top cap. The Pearl OC base plate allows for a wider range of shaving angles, also.

There is a thread with some good comments and photos here: My Yaqi-Pearl - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/my-yaqi-pearl.543377/

 

[never-stop-learning]

The Yaqi Double-open-comb cap + Pearl OC base plate combo has been discussed quite a lot in the past. It is a great combination for those that like a more aggressive razor. I'll re-post some info here about it.

If the standard Yaqi DOC is a 5/10, I'd say this is about a 7/10. It gives a very close shave without much roughness. A bit like the Fatip OC.

The standard Yaqi DOC is a pleasant daily driver, maybe just a bit too mild. It does align the blade very precisely and is very smooth, though.

The Pearl OC can be a bit rough and can have problems with blade alignment. It does shave very close.

By combining the two, you get more aggressiveness compared to the Yaqi DOC and at the same time eliminate the blade alignment issues of the Pearl OC. You get a bit less bite and smoother feel with the Yaqi DOC top cap. The Pearl OC base plate allows for a wider range of shaving angles, also.

There is a thread with some good comments and photos here: My Yaqi-Pearl - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/my-yaqi-pearl.543377/

Thank you for posting your experiences with the Frankenrazor concept.

 

[never-stop-learning]

I'm going to try to devote one shave per week to trying new Frankenrazor concepts.

Good inexpensive shaving fun.

 

[TomCan]

I've been trying out different mix/matches with varying results.

Today's winner for me used the same R41 baseplate with a cap from a Merkur bakelite.
Great blade feel and very efficient, 12hrs later and hardly any stubble!

I also like to pair a Gillette roller guard base with the R41 cap. Very smooth, barely any
alum response, and BBS for close to 12hr.

WOW

 

[never-stop-learning]

I've been trying out different mix/matches with varying results.

Today's winner for me used the same R41 baseplate with a cap from a Merkur bakelite.
Great blade feel and very efficient, 12hrs later and hardly any stubble!

I also like to pair a Gillette roller guard base with the R41 cap. Very smooth, barely any
alum response, and BBS for close to 12hr.

WOW

Those are outstanding results!

 

[captnronfl]

I've been trying out different mix and matches.
I have not found a combination that is better.... just different.
I do this with tops bottoms and handles.
To me it keeps things from being boring.

 

[poppi]

Mine is fairly easy and tame. I pair up a EJ DE87 head with a Scotch & Stowe handle which looks like a Maggard MR5. Love the feel and gives a very nice shave

 

[nemo]

Here's a favorite Frankenrazor of mine, it's been like this for about five years now. Since the top cap of a Fatip I bought was curled up on two opposite corners I replaced it with a Merkur, which has different threads to the handle, of course. At any rate, it definitely tamed that defective and unruly Fatip.

Merkur cap, Fatip comb, and dainty little EMIR handle from an anticor (corn razor).

 

[never-stop-learning]

Here's a favorite Frankenrazor of mine, it's been like this for about five years now. Since the top cap of a Fatip I bought was curled up on two opposite corners I replaced it with a Merkur, which has different threads to the handle, of course. At any rate, it definitely tamed that defective and unruly Fatip.

Merkur cap, Fatip comb, and dainty little EMIR handle from an anticor (corn razor).

I like it!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Any thoughts from the assembled 'Frankenrazor Fanatics' about starting 'Frankenrazor Fridays'?

 

[never-stop-learning]

Speaking of a new Frankenrazor:

SLOC top cap
Braveheart plate
Maggard MR16 handle

Pics to follow tomorrow.

Sure looks promising.

 

[TomCan]

Any thoughts from the assembled 'Frankenrazor Fanatics' about starting 'Frankenrazor Fridays'?

For me, most days are turning into Frankenrazor day...I'm becoming a fanatic!
So many possibilities.

 

[Atlantic59]

Speaking of a new Frankenrazor:
...Braveheart plate...

Sure, looking forward to it. Not familiar with the Braveheat, but "It's all for nothing if you don't have freedom."

 

[nemo]

Not sure about Frankenrazor Friday but here's my Tech Throw Together Tuesday morning razor

Just a vintage Merkur (Adams) handle on a '63 travel tech head

 

[mrlandpirate]

Goodwill/Fat Handle Tech has great balance