Butterfly style razor blade that is mild like Merkur 34C

[iShave415]

Let's say one day I decide to buy a butterfly style razor.
One that is easy to use and feels comfortable like a Merkur 34C.

What would you recommend?

 

[Qrtas]

New or vintage?

QRTAS

 

[Gryffindor]

Vintage: Gillette Blue Tip
Modern: No idea.

 

[iShave415]

I was thinking of Modern. If they are no good, let's go with vintage.

 

[ponykilr]

34C isn’t “mild” but I would say medium, if on the low end of medium. I would look for a Super Speed Flare Tip or 40s style Super Speed. Plenty of nice ones to be had for under $30.

Next would be a Slim adjustable, great razor and set it like you like it.

 

[Atlantic59]

Modern: take a look at the Wilkinson Sword Classic. Very reasonably priced at around $16. Mild, but not too mild.

 

[iShave415]

Thank you, everyone, I will read and research on the ones that are mention.

 

[Chadjaja]

Any of the butterfly Bali razors. Cheap and mild.

 

[Dezryder]

The chieftain might be worth a look. I haven’t used one.

 

[Qrtas]

There is nothing like an adjustable razor. You can tailor the exact efficiency you want.

If new, I like the VIKINGS BLADE The Emperor 'MEIJI'

If it is a vintage, a Gillette slim or Fatboy

If not adjustable, I agree with the super speed blue tip.

QRTAS

 

[iShave415]

I will check out the Viking website and read up on those products.

 

[ponykilr]

Another Den reduction

Up on the block today: Type L clone from PAA. This is a flawless example. It shaves identically to my Schick L's. This was the first injector I bought and my travel razor for a LOOOOONG time. I don't travel very much anymore and have 4 others so it gets little to no use anymore. $15 shipped...

www.badgerandblade.com

Black handle Super Speed, 1966. $15, just buy it.

 

[Ravenonrock]

Rockwell R1, modern, mild-med, cheap.

 

[CPTdeLos]

Rockwell R1 or Gillette Superspeed!

 

[iShave415]

Okay I have narrowed it down to the Rockwell R1 and the Viking Chieftain

Thank you, everyone, for the help.

 

[dmshaver]

Good choices, let us know which one you get & how you like it.

 

[ERS4]

Rockwell R1=BAILI butterfly TTO, is exactly the same MIC product; and those products sold under the BAILI name tend to be cheaper.

Although I am a modern lover, if I want to choose a TTO shaver, I would really recommend the old TTO shaver; even if the modern TTO has a more detailed surface finish, in fact, Gillette’s old TTO also has Better materials/processing techniques, and can be found at very affordable prices.

The TTO structure has no actual change to the shaving effect, the main feature is that it is easy to replace the blade & appreciate the interesting and exquisite mechanical structure; therefore, choosing some truly classic vintage TTOs can fully understand and admire this sincere design.

 

[smudge]

Schick Krona - cheap and very cheerful.

 

[BigJ]

Great list of options in this thread!!

Personally I would go with a SS or Slim, but that’s me!

 

[Ravenonrock]

Having both an R1 and 60’s Super Speed, the vintage Gillette is a far superior razor IMHO. The craftsmanship, materials and finish have stood up. It’s probably closer to the 34C as well in regards to similar shave experience. Of the three I feel the R1 might be the most aggressive, certainly less refined.