Isn't that the ill-fated Janus Toggle?The one on the left.View attachment 1641512
Isn't that the ill-fated Janus Toggle?The one on the left.View attachment 1641512
One of the 5 prototypes. Every time I use it I recall the old saying: "If it ain't broke don't fix it."Isn't that the ill-fated Janus Toggle?
That's a beautiful set. Gillette nailed that one.While I rotate through 5 outstanding vintage Gillette's, the one I reach for - especially after a few days off - or for special/important occasions - is the Big Fellow: New Improved (circa 1920's)
Ok, I want to buy a new razor, let me have it...
What is your favorite DE safety razor of all time?
I always go back to my Merkur Futur. I love the weight and the adjustability really isn’t a factor because I never change it anyway. I also love the Merkur slant. It’s between those two. I have a few others: Mühle, Edwin Jagger, Merkur and a straight razor but the Futur is my favorite.Ok, I want to buy a new razor, let me have it...
What is your favorite DE safety razor of all time?
It's a two-piece version of the Raised Flat Bottom (RFB) New. There are at least two of them, so I'm not sure, but it mai be what is called a #77. Fantastic s aver, to be sure. The three-piece version is also amazing.
Definitely one of the best razors Gillette ever made. Good find.
Sorry if there was any confusion. I have never tried the two-piece version.Totally agree with you, sir ! I've never tried the #77 but the 3 piece #44 is my favourite razor. Since you own the two versions, i have a question for you, just by pure curiosity :
- have you notice any difference between them in term of efficiency, smoothness on the skin & closeness of the shave ?
Totally agree with you, sir ! I've never tried the #77 but the 3 piece #44 is my favourite razor. Since you own the two versions, i have a question for you, just by pure curiosity :
- have you notice any difference between them in term of efficiency, smoothness on the skin & closeness of the shave ?
Since writing this my ebay Meta4 arrived and I have had a few shaves with a Lord Super Stainless blade and wow what a great razor feels amazing - nice and close but still mild and no irritation or cuts so far. As a bonus it's stainless steel, the end caps are covered and there's no clogging. I keep moving my arm to clear the razor under the tap then realise I don't need to! I'm so fickle but this is my new favourite in the standard category (unless there's a scalloped top category). Having said that a bank is giving me a signup incentive Amazon voucher worth enough to buy the AS-D2 so will probably still try that one but the Meta4 is going to be very hard to beat.Standard: 3one6 (although 34C a close second) but I suspect there are better so just bought Meta4 and might try AS-D2.