Best DAILY DE?

[Anty]

I shave every day because it coincides with my job, and I would love to be enlightened with your guy’s opinions!

For the moment I’ve used;
•Parker Variant
•King C. Gillette

My opinion was that the Gillette was extremely mild to my distaste, and the Parker is a little much on the aggressive. I also believe adjustability is more of a sales gimmick at this point.

 

[Patrice]

Hi @Anty! Parker Variant is definitely not an aggressive razor on low settings. Maybe you use a blade that is a bit too aggressive for you?

 

[Anty]

Hi @Anty! Parker Variant is definitely not an aggressive razor on low settings. Maybe you use a blade that is a bit too aggressive for you?

As far as my circumstance, I would imagine it would be a case of it’s relative “aggressiveness” to the Gillette.
Generally I shave 2 on the neck and 4 on the face and it performs decently well. But I do ride the cap a lot.

 

[DarkMatter]

Not knowing your beard type, routine, skin sensitivity and so on then..

Mild but still efficient enough for daily shaving:

Gillette Tech
Gillette Super speed
Henson medium
Merkur 34c
Edwin Jagger DE89
Razorock gamechanger .68
Merkur 37c
Karve Overlander
Feather AS-D2

To name a couple. If you want something a bit more efficient but that could still be used daily (depending on passes) then I recommend:

Mühle Rocca
Rex Envoy
Edwin Jagger 3one6
Blackland Blackbird lite
Yates 921 M

 

[Anty]

Not knowing your beard type, routine, skin sensitivity and so on then..

Mild but still efficient enough for daily shaving:

Gillette Tech
Gillette Super speed
Henson medium
Merkur 34c
Edwin Jagger DE89
Razorock gamechanger .68
Merkur 37c
Karve Overlander
Feather AS-D2

To name a couple. If you want something a bit more efficient but that could still be used daily (depending on passes) then I recommend:

Mühle Rocca
Rex Envoy
Edwin Jagger 3one6
Blackland Blackbird lite
Yates 921 M

I have fairly sensitive skin, wirey curly beard hair.

I looked into the Rocca and 3one6 a fair bit because I really wanted a really high quality piece.

 

[emwolf]

The Star 100 is a great, cheap (usually) vintage razor that is a great daily driver. For modern razors, the Razorock Lupo .95 is a very smooth and efficient razor. Also, these are MY opinions (much like Miss Anne Elk and her theory about the Brontosaurus).

 

[NorthernSoul]

So much depends on you, that makes it difficult to recommend the one best razor. How do you feel about vintage, for instance?

If I was starting over, I would probably choose a pair of razors, one with safety bar, one with open comb. Something like a Gillette Tech (Canadian pre-war model) and Gillette New Short Comb (replated in nickel). Those are well-made all-brass razors that can be found in great shape at reasonable cost.

If you want something brand new, the number of choices is dizzying these days. Something like a Razorock Gamechanger or Lupo would be a fairly safe bet. Possibly a Henson Medium, if you like their style. I'd also take a look at Fatip razors, but they are not going to work for everybody (they work very well for me, though).

 

[Matchless]

The Fatip Piccolo Open Comb is my current daily. Incredibly close/smooth with zero irritation with a Feather.

 

[BigJ]

Budget??

 

[Anty]

Budget??

Under $150USD preferably.

 

[Anty]

The Fatip Piccolo Open Comb is my current daily. Incredibly close/smooth with zero irritation with a Feather.

I like fatip due to my heritage being derived from that part of the world, but I heard of blade alignment issues.

 

[Matchless]

I like fatip due to my heritage being derived from that part of the world, but I heard of blade alignment issues.

Those issues were with with razors made in ~2016. I currently have 4 different Fatip models. Zero alignment issues.

 

[Jay21]

Try the Rockwell 6c. It comes with different plates so you can experiment with what works best for you.

 

[Anty]

Those issues were with with razors made in ~2016. I currently have 4 different Fatip models. Zero alignment issues.

I see; have you tried the storto?

 

[Matchless]

I see; have you tried the storto?

Yes. It’s a tremendous value in a slant. They’re only $30 new. Even less used in the BST.

 

[Anty]

Yes. It’s a tremendous value in a slant. They’re only $30 new. Even less used in the BST.

Yes. It’s a tremendous value in a slant. They’re only $30 new. Even less used in the BST.

Would you recommend the piccolo storto over the straight bar?

 

[NorthernSoul]

I see; have you tried the storto?

I've got one. It's one of my favorite razors.

The alignment issues thing is blown out of proportion. I personally have not had any issues. Older Fatips had more of an issue than the newer ones, AFAIK.

 

[Tirvine]

Under $150USD preferably.

With their going out of business sale, Above the Tie becomes an option. I love the SS Windsor. There may still be plate options since YMMV.

 

[nemo]

Gillette Tech, Super Speed, or Schick Krona. Good technique makes for close, easy shaves.
Vintage everyday shavers for the rest of your life and all for nearly nothing pricewise.

 

[DesertIguana]

The word BEST is a tought word to define.

People all have favorites of most things they buy.

Razors are no different, it YOUR PERSONAL BEST, That put smile on your face.