How Many DEs do you still have?
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Still have my Merkur Vision. I just can't bring myself to foist that !#$% onto somebody else.
Including DEs,Single edge,and injectors,I probably have 40 to 50.Not sure 
The ones I have are not show pieces but are pretty nice.Haven't used one for awhile,cause I have a grip of str8s.I am always restoring them so its like a different str8 every shave.Here is apic of some Ive had and some I still have in my rotation. Sold a lot of my showpiece DEs.I thought they sould be put to good use.
The ones I have are not show pieces but are pretty nice.Haven't used one for awhile,cause I have a grip of str8s.I am always restoring them so its like a different str8 every shave.Here is apic of some Ive had and some I still have in my rotation. Sold a lot of my showpiece DEs.I thought they sould be put to good use.
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Never know when you might need that old DE I guess.
I voted for one, because it's all I have, but I don't keep it for a backup. I actually like using my DE and think it will be in my rotation, probably making an appearance every couple weeks. I do prefer my straights though!
>1 because i am trying to find a backup DE, may have found it with a slant but wants to give an adjustable a try before i stop looking.
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almond joy vs. mounds.
almond joy vs. mounds.
too many! im just about ready to let them go.
i kept the one little tech
I've still got my old Gillette adjustable. I'm not 100% sure which model it is, I should look it up one of these days. It was my first razor and a hand me down from my dad, and it's still in like new condition.
I keep it for sentimental reasons.
I dug it out and shaved with it last year when I got sick of my M3, but reading about it led me here and I became hooked on straights instead
I keep it for sentimental reasons.
I dug it out and shaved with it last year when I got sick of my M3, but reading about it led me here and I became hooked on straights instead
I held onto mine for a while as "backup", then realized I have "backup" straights, and thus rendered the DE obsolete and quickly sold it.
I'm keeping my 23c for days when I'm just too rushed for a straight shave. So far it hasn't even been used an average of one time a month, and I've only been straight shaving for... maybe a month and a half???
I'm really glad I didn't have a collection of DE's when I went into straights, or it would be painful. Now I ended up collecting straights
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I'm really glad I didn't have a collection of DE's when I went into straights, or it would be painful. Now I ended up collecting straights
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I still have my slant. And I won't be giving it up. With a Feather, it still delivers awesome shaves.
I share your sentiments regarding the Vision. I gave mine away. My conscience is clear.
Don
I share your sentiments regarding the Vision. I gave mine away. My conscience is clear.
Don
I bought several at an antique store because it was such a good deal. I had some fun with them trying them out, but they aren't nearly as cool as my straights. I get a totally rejuvenating shave from my straights that I don't expect to get bored with. I could see myself getting tired of the DE routine. But, in fairness, I haven't given it a shot. However, I don't really plan to either 
2 SS
1 NEW
2 TECH (I just won on Ebay)
I usually use a DE on weekdays, and when I travel (or shave away from home). Still too slow with a straight. (and when I need to shave with shaky hands, whatever the reason is)
It's easier to travel with a DE, at least for me.
That being said, I get better shaves with a straight.
1 NEW
2 TECH (I just won on Ebay)
I usually use a DE on weekdays, and when I travel (or shave away from home). Still too slow with a straight. (and when I need to shave with shaky hands, whatever the reason is)
It's easier to travel with a DE, at least for me.
That being said, I get better shaves with a straight.
One at the hunting club, one at the office, one in my travel kit, five at home for a total of eight. Two are Gillette Techs, one is a British Gillette #16 Aristrocrat, the rest are Merkurs.
I'm not going to use a straight at the hunting club. Most don't even bother to shave there but I can't go too long without a fix.
I'm not going to use a straight when I travel. I seldom fly, but straight razors tend to freak people out if I'm a guest in their home.
The one at the office is in case of bad weather and I have to stay downtown in a hotel. Better than the disposable the hotel will give you.
I may never sell the #16.
The Merkurs are just good razors, but I use them infrequently. I'll keep them because I started shaving as a youth with a DE all the way through college and the Army so there is a bond with DE razors, and at some point I may age to the point where I can no longer safely use a straight. Lastly, I sometimes need a quick shave. When I use a straight I want more than a quick shave.
I'm not going to use a straight at the hunting club. Most don't even bother to shave there but I can't go too long without a fix.
I'm not going to use a straight when I travel. I seldom fly, but straight razors tend to freak people out if I'm a guest in their home.
The one at the office is in case of bad weather and I have to stay downtown in a hotel. Better than the disposable the hotel will give you.
I may never sell the #16.
The Merkurs are just good razors, but I use them infrequently. I'll keep them because I started shaving as a youth with a DE all the way through college and the Army so there is a bond with DE razors, and at some point I may age to the point where I can no longer safely use a straight. Lastly, I sometimes need a quick shave. When I use a straight I want more than a quick shave.
3 Merkurs( both barberpoles and the HD)
61 Fatboy
Super Adjustable
Aristocrat
Lady Gillette blue
Red-Tip
Why??????? Because!
marty
61 Fatboy
Super Adjustable
Aristocrat
Lady Gillette blue
Red-Tip
Why??????? Because!
marty
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