A frequent problem with vintage Gillettes and the reason I don't like vintage two piece razors.Maybe it's that skinny short handle that makes it seem like a toy or a boy's beginner razor.
A frequent problem with vintage Gillettes and the reason I don't like vintage two piece razors.Maybe it's that skinny short handle that makes it seem like a toy or a boy's beginner razor.
On the other hand, though, my Red Tip and my Slim -- which do have narrow-ish handles, albeit slightly thicker ones than the SS does -- still appeal to me.A frequent problem with vintage Gillettes and the reason I don't like vintage two piece razors.
Both of these razors are also slightly heavier than the SS, I think. That may also make it seem more substantial, and thus more satisfying.On the other hand, though, my Red Tip and my Slim -- which do have narrow-ish handles, albeit slightly thicker ones than the SS does -- still appeal to me.
Well the one that jumps out as a "I know I'm going to love this razor" but didn't/still haven't, is the Wunderbar. I like slants....I have a half-dozen different ones (brands, materials and methods of "slanting"), so I figured the Wunderbar would be my crowning jewel. I'm still working with it (going on a year and admittedly I'm not really spending a lot of time with it), but it feels heavy and always leave me with at least one weeper (if I'm lucky) and some irritation. Another one in this category is the Gillette New Improved....beautiful razor, lousy shaver (for me) -- I like the models that came before the NI and the ones that came after, but I have yet to make my peace with it.
The ones that have surprised me in a good way are usually the ones I chase down figuring they're over-hyped, but that I still want it in my collection. Then I manage to get it, and think...."man, this thing is AWESOME!"
That would be these: Gem Damaskeene Open Comb, Schick Type F, Gem Zinn Automatic (my avatar), Gillette and Rotbart RFBs, and the Gamechangers (.84 and .68). All but the GC were the result of a great deal of luck and patience, and I was convinced that "best case" they'd be okay shavers and "worst case" I'd be able to sell them and stay relatively whole....financially-speaking. Instead they were outstanding shavers (for me) and I couldn't imagine letting them go.
The one that I thought I'd try and release back into the "wild" immediately was the RazoRock V3 OC. It was my first attempt at trying the AC blade format and I was convinced I'd hate the format more than anything else. Instead, this razor gives me some of the closest and most comfortable shaves I have ever had. I was totally blown away, and I continue to have that experience every time I use it. I don't know if it's the razor or the blade format, but for now I'm calling myself lucky to have found my "perfect" AC razor and I'm not going down that "rabbit hole"....yet.
I own a Muhle Rocha too and its a wrll made good razor try mild blades as opposed to really sharp blades.When I bought a Barbasol (which was quite expensive), I loved the overall design but I had a distinct feeling that for some reason it won't work for me. Well, it did. It's a wonderful razor.
When I bought the Muhle Rocca, I thought it would be the perfect razor for me. In reality it turned out much too aggressive and harsh, and I couldn't even finish one shave with it.
On the other hand, though, my Red Tip and my Slim -- which do have narrow-ish handles, albeit slightly thicker ones than the SS does -- still appeal to me.
Gillette ball end tech
You can’t go wrong with a tech. I’m planning on getting a couple more techs tomorrowThe Gillette Tech. As simple as it gets, yet it's another razor that never lets me down no matter what blade is loaded
Same here.The Fatip OC slant easily surprised me the most. I didn't expect it to be much better than the fatip grande, but it's more efficient, yet milder and surpasses all my other cheaper and more expensive razors.
Find yourself a '53 President.I still don't understand why, but my '53 SuperSpeed just is not a favorite ...my birth year razor... Maybe it's that skinny short handle that makes it seem like a toy or a boy's beginner razor. I like thicker handles.
My Red Tip and my Slim are two of my favorite razors. For me, I get fantastic shaves.On the other hand, though, my Red Tip and my Slim -- which do have narrow-ish handles, albeit slightly thicker ones than the SS does -- still appeal to me.