Interesting! Since a while back, I am shaving with a Merkur 42C closed comb safety razor, with an Ikon handle. I have to say that I am satisfied with this gentle instrument. Lately, I have started to think of also buying a Merkur 47C, not at least for the longer, fine looking, handle of that razor.
If you could only own one DE safety razor....
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Though call but I guess I'd go with the Razorock GC 0.84-P or the Rockwell 6C
Wolfman WR2. Right now I’m using a 1.15. I have a 1.25 on the way. My Charcoal Goods Level 2 is a bit more efficient than the 1.15. But it’s also nowhere near as smooth. Hoping the 1.25 will give me the efficiency of the Level 2 with the Wolfman smoothness. But I could live the rest of my life shaving with just a Wolfman razor. Not that I would mind you. 
For me, it's without a doubt the Wolfman Wr2 1.25. I had the 1.15 and it was a phenomenal razor but the 1.25 is the sweet spot for my face. 1.25 has minimal blade feel, with maximum efficiency. Amazingly enough it has the same comfort level as the 1.15. Imo it's better to have a Wolfman Wr2 rather than have 10-20 razors equaling the same amount. A close second is the H&S P076 17-4. This razor is one of the smoothest and most effective/efficient razors I have used,... And the quality (I can attest) is Wolfman quality, which is saying alot.
For me it is the mulhe rocca R96, it gives me a nice close shave, it is the quality razor that I was hoping it would be
Titanium Blackbird
More than three years after my last post in this thread (first page post), my best shaver has changed from a Merkur Progress to a Gillette Heritage.
Been using the Gillette Heritage daily for a year and love it
Been using the Gillette Heritage daily for a year and love it
Can't quite ever get things down to one. 
Blackland Vector OC
Blackland Blackbird SB
Gillette Tech/NEW Hybrid (England)
Charcoal Goods Brass L2
Blackland Sabre L2
I'm sure I'll be more confused shortly: The Blackland Brass Blackbird SB should arrive today and the Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB should arrive shortly.
Blackland Vector OC
Blackland Blackbird SB
Gillette Tech/NEW Hybrid (England)
Charcoal Goods Brass L2
Blackland Sabre L2
I'm sure I'll be more confused shortly: The Blackland Brass Blackbird SB should arrive today and the Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB should arrive shortly.
Right now it would be Merkur Progress.
Just because it is outstanding, affordable yet excellent shaver.
Just because it is outstanding, affordable yet excellent shaver.
I would gladly take any of my stainless steel razors (RazoRock Game Changer, Above the Tie, or Weber Polished Head) because of the weight, balance, and longevity of stainless. That said, I would choose the Above the Tie with all four of my baseplates (M2, R1, R2, H2) because that covers all shaving needs - but is this cheating?
It would still be my Rockwell 6S.
Muhle R41 twist....
*Why?
Can't find better DE, yes there's much better SE's (to me~YMMV)
But this is the DE that I'd be happy to give away the rest of my DE's...
Finish, efficiency, weight..
If Muhle ever make an SS version of R41 twist, I'm ready to pay 300+$$$
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*Why?
Can't find better DE, yes there's much better SE's (to me~YMMV)
But this is the DE that I'd be happy to give away the rest of my DE's...
Finish, efficiency, weight..
If Muhle ever make an SS version of R41 twist, I'm ready to pay 300+$$$
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My choice is the Merkur Vision 2000 which is no longer available and second choice it the Muhle 2011 version which is also not available anymore, so for razors that are currently available it is the current Muhle R41!
Ti Tmeless .95 sb
It's a tossup between the Muhle Rocca R94 and the Rex Envoy.
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My rhodium plated Slim Adjustable.
Gillette New RFB LC
