if you had to choose one DE/SE/SR for the rest of your life, which one would it be?

[ShavingPanda]

Wolfman WR1 0.86 OC.

 

[Valerius]

Feather AS D1.

 

[JCarr]

RazoRock Lupo SS SB .72

 

[saj]

although i said the twig for me, i still havent tried the more aggressive version the thorn, so i wonder if one day once i use that if i'll be more swayed towards that, i got a feeling i will be tbh

 

[Yuritau]

I use my 1st gen Tradere OC the most, but anyone who tried to take away my Tradere SB would to catch some hands.

 

[saj]

I'm surprised I don't think I've seen the vector, karve or pearl flexi being mentioned, they normally get a lot of love

 

[JCinPA]

My E Type Schick injector

 

[bdehne]

Rex Ambassador

 

[Phil Dumont]

Rockwell 6C on plate R3 or Rockwell 2C because plate R3 is also supplied with it. Works great with lots of blades and seems to lengthen the blade life a lot.
I am sure there are lots of suoerb other DE razors more though, but i only own and tested 5 DE razors.

 

[rbscebu]

Just one? It would have to be a T.R. Cadman & Sons Ltd "Bengall" ⅝ Dutch point full hollow from about the late 1930's although I have a few others that come very close to this razor.

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Why, is because it is currently giving me my most enjoyable shaves.

 

[KQY61]

Hi,

I've already picked one some years ago. The Fasan DoubleSlant. So much so, I have two of them. My concern is the bakelite and bakelite/zamak materials. Prone to failures. So, a back-up was in order. I bought the older all bakelite one first, then added the newer model with the zamak top cap. And, then I changed from the original bakelite handles to the New Husky Bar and Fat Tech Gillette handles.

Fasan w/ Gold Fat Tech Handle

• KQY61
• Jan 13, 2014

Showing the degree of helix in a DoubleSlant. also, it looks better with the gold Fat Tech handle.

Fasan Metal Top Cap

• KQY61
• Aug 27, 2015

With shot loaded Bar handle to balance the metal top cap

What the original handle looks like.

Fasan Double Slant

• KQY61
• Jan 13, 2014

Plastic top cap version with original handle and box.

Stan

 

[Peterv1]

Couldn't choose just one there's at least 6 that I enjoy a lot

RR Lupo SS 72 & 95
Muhle Rocca R94 V4
Merkur progress
Rockwell 6S

Fatip grande
Muhle R41

 

[thirdguess]

I'm surprised I don't think I've seen the vector, karve or pearl flexi being mentioned, they normally get a lot of love

I know the karve got mentioned, because I came on to second it! Op mentioned the B plate SB. I've only used the E plate SB, but in my limited experience it is my pick!

I actually have a couple of the vintage options mentioned on this thread ordered, so who knows? My mind might change in the next couple weeks! (Waits patiently for tech's to come in while browsing Gillette adjustables)

 

[Wvbaldeagle]

Rockwell 6S.

 

[Iborl]

Gillette Tech.
Any of them. They all shave well with any blade. They are all eternal.

 

[Dalejr]

I've said it many times in other similar threads over the years. This:

 

[izlat]

Most likely a modern DE - could be one of several. Starting with Masamune with both OC and SB plates, but most likely with a different handle.

Or a dual comb WR2.

But I could also be super satisfied with an iKon X3 head on a RR Halo Ti handle. As well as Game Changer .68 SB and potentially OC plate.

Vintage - I would say Kirby. Haven’t tried a Hybrid Tech but open to it, if I get the chance.

SE: Heljestrand 7-day set + the hones to maintain. Haven’t tried a modern SE.

SR: most likely Heljestrand MK32 with real tortoise scales and hones, at least a gelb-grun. Or another SR, lol.

 

[DougK]

Gillette Tech, no question. I'm pretty sure that's as close to perfection as you can get in a razor.

 

[steveclarkus]

 

[Vulcan Bubbles]

RazoRock Game Changer 84 Open Comb and done.

It works beautifully with many blades and shaves are adjustable with different blades, great for daily shaves and a truly well behaved razor.

+1 for this!