Best metal handle available for Schick Super II / Trac II cartridges ?

[edw]

Hi !

Which would be the best metal handle available for these cartridges ?

I found A Taconic Shave for about US$ 26

https://www.amazon.com/Taconic-Heavyweight-Compatible-Non-Pivoting-Cartridge/dp/B0036PX5NU/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mlaoJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_p=5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_r=D8W8RMDG6P89NFGAS8A5&pd_rd_wg=l04Xb&pd_rd_r=d5c6ed02-28fd-46bf-8578-43a1b1e95a44&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

Colonal Ichabod Conk for about US$ 14

https://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Ichabod-Conk-Double-Chrome/dp/B005OJ7PYG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=colonel+trac&qid=1656332996&sr=8-1

This no brand mentioned

Trac 2 Razor Metal Chrome Handle With 10 Blades ( Compatible with Gillette) | eBay

<p>Trac 2 Razor Metal Chrome Handle With 10 Blades. </p><p></p><ul><li>Handle weight is 2.3 oz which is perfect for gliding the blade over the skin </li><li>Elegant design</li><li>Pack of 10 Personna Blades that fit your new razor handle</li><li>Blades come with lubricating strip </li><li>If not...

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They look maybe slippery.

I read that Merkur used to make this handle but no more available.


Or better stick with original Schick Super II / Gillette Indian P II ?

 

[FarmerTan]

I have looked at the one on eBay before. I like it...

 

[FarmerTan]

@Sabre is our resident curator of all things "Modern" in my opinion....

 

[Dog Whiskerer]

Or better stick with original Schick Super II / Gillette Indian P II ?

I found the Schick Super II a little light, at least the model I got, and a head with a slightly different angle than I was used to with my Trac II razors.

I use a Bump Fighter handle now. Good heft, rubberized handle. But I don't know if they are still available.

 

[shave/brush]

I found for the Trac II blades this handle worked great. Has some weight to it as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Taconic-Heav...6335788&sprefix=Trac+II+handle+,aps,82&sr=8-2

 

[edw]

I found this another:

Vintage NOS Schick Super II Classic Razor International Silver NIP 4 refills | eBay

<p>Vintage NOS Schick Super II Classic Razor International Silver NIP 4 refills. </p><br /><p>Razor is brand new and unused as we had to rip the plastic off. Razor does need cleaning due to dust from storage as there was a tear in plastic. </p><br /><p>We are liquidating a vintage razor store...

www.ebay.com

Anyone tried it ?

 

[haiti222]

I have one of the International Silver pewter Super II razors. I just used it last week. It is very nicely made, and the NOS blades that come with it are usually of the adjustable variety Schick made in the mid-70's. They are excellent blades.

 

[Sabre]

My preference would be a Wilkinson Sword Profile Royale/Royale. However there is a UK eBay seller offering the Merkurs. Search for Merkur Design Model Twin Blade Razor. Hopefully they ship internationally.

I just ordered a White one...

 

[edw]

My preference would be a Wilkinson Sword Profile Royale/Royale. However there is a UK eBay seller offering the Merkurs. Search for Merkur Design Model Twin Blade Razor. Hopefully they ship internationally.

I just ordered a White one...

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Just ordered one silver and one in gold, thanks.

I'll have to forward the parcel to Brazil later as their international shipping is very expensive.

 

[Sabre]

Just ordered one silver and one in gold, thanks.

I'll have to forward the parcel to Brazil later as their international shipping is very expensive.

Great score. I have one already, probably in Chrome. But at thirteen pounds it was too much of a bargain to turn down, as they are no longer produced and originally much more expensive.

 

[FarmerTan]

My preference would be a Wilkinson Sword Profile Royale/Royale. However there is a UK eBay seller offering the Merkurs. Search for Merkur Design Model Twin Blade Razor. Hopefully they ship internationally.

I just ordered a White one...

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Wow! I knew you'd come through. THAT is a beautiful razor my friend.... I must try and slip one past the lovely War Department....

 

[Sabre]

My preference would be a Wilkinson Sword Profile Royale/Royale. However there is a UK eBay seller offering the Merkurs. Search for Merkur Design Model Twin Blade Razor. Hopefully they ship internationally.

I just ordered a White one...

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It's arrived

 

[edw]

It's arrived

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Really beautiful handle !

I can't wait to put my hands on mine.

 

[luvmysuper]

Hi !

Which would be the best metal handle available for these cartridges ?

I found A Taconic Shave for about US$ 26

https://www.amazon.com/Taconic-Heavyweight-Compatible-Non-Pivoting-Cartridge/dp/B0036PX5NU/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mlaoJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_p=5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_r=D8W8RMDG6P89NFGAS8A5&pd_rd_wg=l04Xb&pd_rd_r=d5c6ed02-28fd-46bf-8578-43a1b1e95a44&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

Colonal Ichabod Conk for about US$ 14

https://www.amazon.com/Colonel-Ichabod-Conk-Double-Chrome/dp/B005OJ7PYG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=colonel+trac&qid=1656332996&sr=8-1

This no brand mentioned

Trac 2 Razor Metal Chrome Handle With 10 Blades ( Compatible with Gillette) | eBay

<p>Trac 2 Razor Metal Chrome Handle With 10 Blades. </p><p></p><ul><li>Handle weight is 2.3 oz which is perfect for gliding the blade over the skin </li><li>Elegant design</li><li>Pack of 10 Personna Blades that fit your new razor handle</li><li>Blades come with lubricating strip </li><li>If not...

www.ebay.com

They look maybe slippery.

I read that Merkur used to make this handle but no more available.


Or better stick with original Schick Super II / Gillette Indian P II ?

I have a Schick Injector that has a chrome handle like the last one pictured in your post, it's the Paul Revere handle, and it isn't slippery at all. Quite hefty and stable in the hand with that swell at the bottom. If the handle you mention has some heft to it, it would work just fine.

 

[ERS4]

There were many "compatible" versions on the market in the 1970s and 1980s, which were used as renaming giveaways.
I was lucky enough to own one and found that its removable head has a universal M5 thread.
The weight and appearance can be freely changed and it is the best choice for me.

I use raw handles when I want to keep it simple.

When I want to be fancy, a homemade hollow brass handle with a "mosaic pin" is used.

Or the Razorock UFO handle between the futuristic streamline and the gillette ball handle.

Even a Wolfman Darwin handle can be used.

 

[StuMcB]

Just bought me an old Colibri handle. Pics to follow. Has the case too. Apparently its the "ambassador" in gold.m

 

[StuMcB]

Here she is. With a fresh pack of William carts. Twin blades too. Very light initials have been engraved in the bottom end bit I can polish them out.