I am new and would like to buy a butterfly type razor what would you guys suggest. Thanks
Butterfly type de razors
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Vintage Gillette Superspeed.
There is a fabulous looking 1954 on the BST right now, in a case for 25 bucks. Can't beat that.
see this;
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=132055
There is a fabulous looking 1954 on the BST right now, in a case for 25 bucks. Can't beat that.
see this;
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=132055
If you're open to previously used razors, a Gillette Super Speed would be an obvious choice.
They were made, in various styles, from the late 40's thru the mid 70's and are attractive, durable, reliable and forgiving.
- Chris
They were made, in various styles, from the late 40's thru the mid 70's and are attractive, durable, reliable and forgiving.
- Chris
Vintage gillette superspeeds are the way to go if you want a TTO.
I'll throw in another vote for the SuperSpeed as well.
The Parker R22 is a pretty aggressive TTO razor. Economical too.
Your main choices are new chinese or indian razors, like weishi, vincent or parker.
Or vintage gillettes like 1940s-1970s superspeeds.
Or even an adjustable, like a vintage gillette fat boy or slim adjustable.
I'd probably recommend the slim adjustable gillette, still can be bought pretty cheap, is adjustable so you can learn on it set very mild, and still use it when you're experienced and need something more aggressive. Also it's built very tough and with good quality finish. Plus it's got a longer handle than most TTOs, so you might find it easier to learn with.
It's the only tto I use these days, I normally use 3 piece gillette vintage NEWs or single edge GEMs now. Most of my superspeeds I never bother with anymore, especially the 60s/70s ones that have the same head as the slim, the slim adjustable can do the job better than them.
Or vintage gillettes like 1940s-1970s superspeeds.
Or even an adjustable, like a vintage gillette fat boy or slim adjustable.
I'd probably recommend the slim adjustable gillette, still can be bought pretty cheap, is adjustable so you can learn on it set very mild, and still use it when you're experienced and need something more aggressive. Also it's built very tough and with good quality finish. Plus it's got a longer handle than most TTOs, so you might find it easier to learn with.
It's the only tto I use these days, I normally use 3 piece gillette vintage NEWs or single edge GEMs now. Most of my superspeeds I never bother with anymore, especially the 60s/70s ones that have the same head as the slim, the slim adjustable can do the job better than them.
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Another Chinese Superspeed clone is the Ming Shi (aka The Shaving Factory/ Derby razor).
The issue with all of the Superspeed clones, is that they are really shoddy in term of build quality when compared with a vintage Superspeed. The Gillette Superspeeds were built like tanks, and 30-60 years later are still going strong, and shave as well today as the day they were built. They will probably honestly outlast all of us.
Not so for the clones, some of which are built so cheaply they actually rattle when in the locked position.
Of the clones, I think the Ming Shi is the best, as long as you realize it may only last for a few years of use. It's not excessively mild like the Weishi.
However, clearly the best option is to buy a vintage Supserspeed in excellent condition.
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as the other members say vintage superspeed 1+++ . blue .
as the other members say vintage superspeed 1+++ . blue .
+1 on Gillette Superspeed!
For vintage, the Gillette Super Speeds are great, as everyone else has been saying, but also consider a Schick Krona. Maybe not as pretty, but they shave great, and you're likely to find one cheaper than a Super Speed.
A modern razor which I haven't tried myself but which seems to get pretty good press is the Feather Popular.
A modern razor which I haven't tried myself but which seems to get pretty good press is the Feather Popular.
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Kronas usually go for about $15 in excellent condition. Superspeeds are far more common and it's not hard to find one for less than $20 if you look around. I just paid $18 to have a 50s SS delivered to my door in excellent condition. My suggestion is to check the B/S/T regularly, and also look at this website:
http://countryjoescollectiblestuff.com/raz-01.html
This guy gets in a lot of Superspeeds all the time. Check his site often and maybe even email him and let him know what you want.
Nothing wrong with the Krona, but I'd recommend an all metal razor like a Superspeed first.
http://countryjoescollectiblestuff.com/raz-01.html
This guy gets in a lot of Superspeeds all the time. Check his site often and maybe even email him and let him know what you want.
Nothing wrong with the Krona, but I'd recommend an all metal razor like a Superspeed first.
You might want to look into the Parker 82R. I picked one up a few months ago and have been pleased with it. It's a new model and is said to be superior to earlier Parker TTOs. I haven't used the older Parkers, so I can't compare it to them.
I've also used a 40s Super Speed (currently on loan to my dad), a Slim adjustable (a great shaver), and a Ming Shi. The Ming Shi is the least aggressive of all of these razors.
Mike
I've also used a 40s Super Speed (currently on loan to my dad), a Slim adjustable (a great shaver), and a Ming Shi. The Ming Shi is the least aggressive of all of these razors.
Mike
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Exactly as pretty much everyone else has suggested, get thee to the B/S/T forum an find a Gillette SuperSpeed.
Speed, Super.
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thanks i think I will be on the hunt for a super speed and maybe a parker 82 aswell
As pointed out above there are several Gillettes that may suit your needs. But if you are on a tight budget you might also consider a Schick Korona, they can be had for less than a vintage Gillette model.
- Dave Deluxe
- Dave Deluxe
I hate to beat a dead horse with a stick, but I too recommend a vintage superspeed. I love my red tip...
