Holy grail razor

[Cal]

What's your holy grail? If you had yo pick ONE to live with, what is it and why?

Just to raise the tone a little... my (current) all time favorite is my Yuma YM-403:

I believe it costs around 1 USD in its home country (Turkey). It's currently leaving my Fine "World's Finest Safety Razor," Timeless Slim OC, and Wolfman WR2-SB 1.25 (among others) sadly neglected.

It was one of those rare love-at-first-shave jobs. And the love continues.

 

[loot]

The tone needs raising?

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[Cal]

The tone needs raising?

Sorry. Just my feeble attempt at humor.

 

[jeffmudrick]

Both Barbasol razors, Floating Head and non-Floating Head, are outstanding razors.

If the request was for a top ten Cold Dead Hands list the BFH would be on it. But the stacked blade Shake Sharp is at least as efficient and much smoother.

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[loot]

Sorry. Just my feeble attempt at humor.

Right

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[never-stop-learning]

If the request was for a top ten Cold Dead Hands list the BFH would be on it. But the stacked blade Shake Sharp is at least as efficient and much smoother.

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Hmmmmm.....I didn't find the BFH to be particularly harsh.

The Shake Sharp v1 is definitely an awesome razor. Efficient, effective and smooth.

Both are top flight vintage razors. If pressed, however, I'd probably give the nod to the Shake Sharp v1.

 

[jeffmudrick]

Hmmmmm.....I didn't find the BFH to be particularly harsh.

The Shake Sharp v1 is definitely an awesome razor. Efficient, effective and smooth. [emoji106]

Both are top flight vintage razors. If pressed, however, I'd probably give the nod to the Shake Sharp v1.

If I though the BFH was harsh it would not make a Cold Dead Hands list would it? No, it's great, just not as smooth as the 2-blade Sharpster. It's also a wee bit heavy for a head shaver where the Shake Sharp I find perfectly suited.

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[never-stop-learning]

If I though the BFH was harsh it would not make a Cold Dead Hands list would it? No, it's great, just not as smooth as the 2-blade Sharpster. It's also a wee bit heavy for a head shaver where the Shake Sharp I find perfectly suited.

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That makes sense. Having been blessed with a full head of thick, wavy Southern Italian hair, I'm not a head shaver.

 

[dotKomo]

Weber Polished Head on a Bulldog Handle. It's like a Gillette Tech on steroids. Plenty of blade feel, yet relatively mild and very smooth.

I have one also with both the long handle and the bulldog handle. It's a shame they're no longer available.

 

[dotKomo]

I don't know about the rest of you gents, I'm having a blast enjoying the parade of fine razors!

 

[Adjustingtolife]

I don't know about the rest of you gents, I'm having a blast enjoying the parade of fine razors!

Me too! I'm glad this thread was a thing.

- Fayiz D.

 

[Barbarian80]

Scooper ya say? I've no idea what that means.

The top cap of the razor pushes up against the nostrils and i use a scooping downward motion to rid the area of hairs. Because of the curvature of that area I call it a scoop.

 

[DaveHStone]

The top cap of the razor pushes up against the nostrils and i use a scooping downward motion to rid the area of hairs. Because of the curvature of that area I call it a scoop.

The same for me, scoping inside my nostrils with Vector. Very easy and efficient, given the ultra thin head.

 

[loot]

The top cap of the razor pushes up against the nostrils and i use a scooping downward motion to rid the area of hairs. Because of the curvature of that area I call it a scoop.

Ha! No, I'm not a scooper. I tried once with a large gapped WR1 and sliced my lip pretty good. No sir, I'll rotate the razor and go sideways. Seems like a less risky move to me.

Thanks for the explanation.

 

[HiPowerRon]

Feather AS-D2 everyday shaving
Muhle R41 for shaving 2-3 times a week.
Maggard’s V3A for a do it all razor!

 

[Havery]

Rocnel Sailor. The 2021 just dropped and I was able to get one - can't wait for it to arrive!

 

[sakaltras]

Mulcuto Slant from the 30s. After shaving with a user grade one bought two NOS Mulcutos. Some magic in it.

Does anyone know how the Ikon 102 compares to the original Mulcuto? I know it's a clone but how close to the original geometry?

 

[Cafebarian]

Best razor that I have used so far

Stainless steel PAA DOC Ascension.
The perfect blend of comfort and efficiency.

 

[HabanaRon]

Best razor that I have used so farView attachment 1274344
Stainless steel PAA DOC Ascension.
The perfect blend of comfort and efficiency.

I have the copper version. It’s awesome!

 

[Cafebarian]

I have the copper version. It’s awesome!

As do I, loved the Stainless steel so much! Had to have the copper as well.