Help me pick my next razor

[insomniac]

Hi,

I started with DE last year, with a 38C. I've actually had very good luck with it, I find it very forgiving. I tend to use Astra blades with it.

Now I want another razor

I've been thinking of trying to find either:

• Something more aggressive (like a slant)
• An old Gillette
• A travel razor

Thoughts?

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

More aggressive: Future
Old Gillette: Slim, or Old Type
Travel: Trac II like a Bump Fighter, or an Injector

 

[dpmtherrien]

I don't use either a slant or an old Gillette.

For a travel razor I use the Merkur travel razor that breaks down and fits into a very small leather pouch. I have it in both safety bar and open comb. They both stay in my dopp kit and are great for travel. You can stick a couple of blades right into the pouch with them. I find them to be excellent shavers.

 

[kevtex]

How about a single edge razor like a Gem 1912?

 

[LinuxMintyFresh]

For travel, you could also pick up a travel Tech. I picked up an awesome little travel pouch for 99 cents plus shipping on ebay.

 

[Sueto]

I am going to suggest something open comb for all three.

 

[Azus]

If your up for using a vintage, go with an adjustable... ive also heard that the merkur futur is great too if your looking for brand new

 

[Pike]

Vintage Slant or Gillette Bar Handle New. The New is an awesome shaver. I have a few shave grade ones. If you might want to go that route shoot me a PM.

 

[insomniac]

I may as well give more info...

Things I like about my 38C:
- forgiving. Outside of a few nicks, I've never cut myself. Even when I started.
- the grip. I love the textured grip, it won't slip. One thing that I don't like about the Futur.
- the handle length. Gives me enough room to use the razor. I don't have big hands but I like a bit of space.
- seems to love the inexpensive Astra blades.

What I don't like:
- the handle length Seriously, it's a big razor.
- this is probably more of my technique, but I've never been able to get a true BBS shave on my neck unless I do about four passes. I wonder if a more aggressive razor would help.
- while hefty, it does kind of feel like cheap metal.

 

[wimbouman]

How about a Muhle?

Its head is excellent, either closed or open comb.
And the quality is outstanding.

I found my Muhles to provide consistently closer and smoother shaves than any other razor.

As for your requirements,
- the grip is great
- it is forgiving
- the handle is longer than most Gillette razors, but not too long
- it is high high build quality

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