Favorite Open Comb

[jbradley]

This may have been discussed before, but I'm curious. What's your favorite open comb? I only have one, a 30's New. Of all the razors I've ever used, it is hands down my favorite. But now I have the highly contagious RAD, and am considering trying some others.

Johnnie

 

[jamesspo]

Overall, I think I like the long comb New the best. That said, I really like the R41, but it's not really an open comb, I guess - more of a hybrid. The old type is awesome as well.

 

[rpk]

I enjoy the Muhle R41 2010 open comb. Nice mild shaver that yields good results. Have some of the older Gillettes, but haven't shaved with them. I like the R41 2011 tooth comb as well, but that is more of a hybrid, and much more aggressive.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

The open comb 1912 Damaskeene.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

GEM MMOC, and the Gillette NEW short comb!

 

[rxonmymind]

Sheraton.

 

[jamesspo]

Sheraton.

I've got one of these in my collection, and have never tried it...I've gotta queue that one up soon.

 

[Walter Sobchak]

I flip flop on the Sheraton and the New. Right now I think I like a Long Comb New best, I actually use mine on a Fat Tech handle.

 

[jamesspo]

I flip flop on the Sheraton and the New. Right now I think I like a Long Comb New best, I actually use mine on a Fat Tech handle.

Heh heh...I do the same thing with my long comb new...actually a fat tech handle that I've put lead shot in (and plugged up) to make heavier. Bob's making me a Bull Mastif Deluxe that'll I'll be rotating around through my R41, New's and anything else that will accept the handle.

 

[_MementoMori_]

Call me crazy, but I favor the Old Type the most. My Single Ring and ABC razors give me excellent shaves every time.

 

[random-hero]

For the past couple of shaves I've been using the Gillette richwood and have been getting great results.

 

[edgerunner]

NEW short comb - 16 out of the 22 different blades I've tried worked well for me in this one.

 

[xillion]

British Long Comb New for me.

 

[eastomjac]

methinks i will go with the goodwill ive got.a nice cross between the new and the old.

 

[franz]

Fatip.

 

[dpmtherrien]

My favorite is the Merkur 1904 OC,

 

[jbradley]

Ok, now I feel really dumb. How do I tell the difference between a long and short comb? My New is copper and brass. Has a nice heft to it, but if it were a little heavier I wouldn't mind.

HoosierTrooper, I almost picked up a SE Gem thursday. Actually, I almost picked up 3 for $15, but had no cash and they didn't take a debit card. If they are still there next time I go by, I will get them. Never used a SE before.

Johnnie

 

[eastomjac]

check here;http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/254876-Gillette-quot-NEW-quot-Long-Comb-Differences

 

[cernel_joson]

#77 Brit. Long Comb NEW

 

[jbradley]

Ok, according to that link I have a US Long Comb New with a Bar handle.