I am still trying to find the razor that works best for me, most efficient with least irritation. I started with the cheaper razors, Ming shi, Feather popular, vintage Gillettes etc. Now I'm working my way through the mid range priced razors, Mamba 70, 6S. Great shaves from both just not as efficient as I'd like. Most of my razors have been bought used on this forum or auction sites. I have just bought a Brass Karve and a GC .84 from another forum member, great price. The price for 2 razors is my max for 1, about $150 cdn.
I have no interest in the high end razors over that price. Unless I can find a bargain! This forum is certainly feeding my RAD!
I still like the Mamba 70! That may change after I get the Karve and the GC.84.....I owned both the Karve and the GC84 which I liked more than the Mamba70.
I kept the GC84, but once I bought a Blackbird, I sold it too. To me, the Karve and GC shaved slightly better than the 6S @6 but the Blackbird just seems to work for me. I get the increased efficiency for my thicker beard, but get the same smoothness as the 6S.
Grab one used on the BST if you can!
For you this may very well be true but I can tell you that neither my Piccolo or Schone weren't even close to the shave I get from my Timeless Ti95DC!! Its also the reason I don't own them anymore either and infact its why the Ti95DC is the lone razor I own nowadays....From a pure shaving point of view - no. I view the expensive razors as fine pieces of jewelry. You can get fancy materials such as titanium for over $500. Expertly polished razors ala Wolfman. The shave is no better than a nice Muehle R89 or for that matter a $17 Fatip.
For you this may very well be true but I can tell you that neither my Piccolo or Schone weren't even close to the shave I get from my Timeless Ti95DC!! Its also the reason I don't own them anymore either and infact its why the Ti95DC is the lone razor I own nowadays....
For you this may very well be true but I can tell you that neither my Piccolo or Schone weren't even close to the shave I get from my Timeless Ti95DC!! Its also the reason I don't own them anymore either and infact its why the Ti95DC is the lone razor I own nowadays....
...Just know that, we don't know what we don't know and, you won't really know what is best until you try everything out there.
Actually I do have a titanium Wolfman WR2 1.15 and I get just a great as shave with my Muhle R89. My Fatip Gentile is smooth as silk. No worries though whatever works for you. We are all just scraping hair from our faces...My experience when this question comes up is that the answer is "it depends".
Those that would say that a Edwin Jagger will shave as good as a titanium Wolfman WR2 are generally mistaken. What I've found is that the people who claim that their less expensive vintage or introductory priced razor is as good as the really high end ones, in the vast majority of cases, haven't purchased or even tried the higher end razor.
The tools are important and the users’ experience are crucial. Remember an experienced and master carpenter with quality tools can get the best results
The biggest differences are obviously the weight and the Ti has a much softer "face feel" to it meaning, imo, just a little smoother. The SS was ok but just a little too heavy for my routine. I feel as though I could be a little more carefree with the Ti95DC and not suffer the consequences compared to the SS. As far as overall shave difference, there's not much at all from what I could tell, I just prefer the lighter weight in the Ti more...How much better is the ti95 as to the stainless? Totally curious
When you find the razor that checks all the boxes for you xx that Razor is Priceless.
For You .
When you find the razor that checks all the boxes for you xx that Razor is Priceless.
For You .