That's my budget. The only two DEs I've used were a Chinese $7 one from Ebay (I think it's a Weishi knockoff/factory second, or third or fourth for that matter) and a Dorco PL-602. The Dorco shaved quite nice. The Chinese razor...didn't. The doors didn't line up on it, and it was hell shaving against the grain with it. The build quality sucked, the only metal part was the doors and head, handle was plastic, eventually broke it by stripping the screw mechanism. So if I understand correctly, the Weishi is the same design, just...not crappy, right? Do the doors on your Weishis line up, did the screw get stripped on it? I'd be kinda interested in getting a Weishi. http://www.ebay.com/itm/special-edition-Weishi-9306Ds-safety-razor-/260971845732#vi-content
Anyway, the razor that it seems I'm most likely to get is the Feather double edge razor. The only complaint I can see about it is it's somewhat light, but it should be a lot heavier than my Dorco which has the same weight as a disposable. Supposedly the doors are supposed to line up well on it. I've heard it's not "aggressive" though, which is probably good for me, given my limited DE experience. http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Razor-Hi-Stainless-Blades/dp/B003YJ70NY
There's the Lord L6. Everyone likes this razor apparently. I'm leaning towards the Feather/Jatai, but this seems to be the popular razor. It's a somewhat hefty razor, right? I'd probably like that. http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Premium-Double-Metal-Razor/dp/B001QD70JY
I usually use Family Dollar Personnas, I might get a 100 pack of Astras eventually, too. I have pretty bad experience with Dorco blades, so not gonna be using them, despite them being cheapest.
So what do you guys think? Right now I'm stuck in disposable hell, and want a DE again. I could get another PL-602 but it'd probably break soon, my last one broke at the threads (snapped at the handle), mind you it was during vacation and being tossed about in a backpack, so maybe I might not be fair to it's durability. It certainly worked reasonably well as a razor, but I think I want something with a metal head, it'd feel better. I don't shave with anything fancy, just Barbasol shaving cream (oddly enough the fancy gel ones don't work nearly as well for me) I don't use shave soap or a brush yet, maybe will eventually. If you'd suggest any razors I've not listed, feel free to post them.
Thanks very much.
Anyway, the razor that it seems I'm most likely to get is the Feather double edge razor. The only complaint I can see about it is it's somewhat light, but it should be a lot heavier than my Dorco which has the same weight as a disposable. Supposedly the doors are supposed to line up well on it. I've heard it's not "aggressive" though, which is probably good for me, given my limited DE experience. http://www.amazon.com/Feather-Double-Edge-Razor-Hi-Stainless-Blades/dp/B003YJ70NY
There's the Lord L6. Everyone likes this razor apparently. I'm leaning towards the Feather/Jatai, but this seems to be the popular razor. It's a somewhat hefty razor, right? I'd probably like that. http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Premium-Double-Metal-Razor/dp/B001QD70JY
I usually use Family Dollar Personnas, I might get a 100 pack of Astras eventually, too. I have pretty bad experience with Dorco blades, so not gonna be using them, despite them being cheapest.
So what do you guys think? Right now I'm stuck in disposable hell, and want a DE again. I could get another PL-602 but it'd probably break soon, my last one broke at the threads (snapped at the handle), mind you it was during vacation and being tossed about in a backpack, so maybe I might not be fair to it's durability. It certainly worked reasonably well as a razor, but I think I want something with a metal head, it'd feel better. I don't shave with anything fancy, just Barbasol shaving cream (oddly enough the fancy gel ones don't work nearly as well for me) I don't use shave soap or a brush yet, maybe will eventually. If you'd suggest any razors I've not listed, feel free to post them.
Thanks very much.
001_tongu) and recommend you pick up a Flare Tip Superspeed. It's TTO and just a fabulous razor. Not too mild. Not too aggressive. And built like a tank. 
