Is it weird I find no enjoyment out of modern DE razors?

[Atlantic59]

I just purchased a ‘60 Fat Boy. Any tips?

There was a good thread recently about cleaning and polishing a vintage razor.

Adjust with the doors partially open.

Setting 3 is where Gillette recommended people to start and then adjust from there depending on the blade you are using and personal preference. Setting 3 is similar to a Super Speed. Setting 5 is more similar to a Red Tip.

 

[deadcruiser]

I don't think it's weird at all. What's weird is telling people what they can and can't enjoy and I'm not about to do that. Whether it's an aesthetic thing, a function thing, or just the cool factor of using old-school stuff for an old-school task I think it's all good. I for one enjoy new and old but each for different reasons. You found something that you like and I say rock on.

 

[dmshaver]

I’ve tried many modern, but not a Wolfman. I am firmly in the vintage camp.

 

[Chef455]

I'm with the mod kids. I want to love my vintage razors. I have a Fat Boy, slim and aristocrat adjustable, red tip, black beauty and a couple others. But I am about to sell or PIF them. I just don't get as good a shave from them as I do my modern razors-Muhle r89, EJ89, Merkur 34c, Rockwell 6c, Game .. It always comes down to YMMV.

 

[SavageMatty]

I just purchased a ‘60 Fat Boy. Any tips?

Start low on the dial. Make sure to open the “barn doors” before adjusting. So you don’t torque your razor. If it’s a mild blade You might have to go up to notch 5-6. Ymmv ofc. If it’s a sharp blade start at about 3. Just make sure you have good technique. Get a good slick lather, and have some fun!

 

[SavageMatty]

I'm with the mod kids. I want to love my vintage razors. I have a Fat Boy, slim and aristocrat adjustable, red tip, black beauty and a couple others. But I am about to sell or PIF them. I just don't get as good a shave from them as I do my modern razors-Muhle r89, EJ89, Merkur 34c, Rockwell 6c, Game .. It always comes down to YMMV.

Aristocrat adjustable? Got an offer?

 

[SavageMatty]

There was a good thread recently about cleaning and polishing a vintage razor.

Adjust with the doors partially open.

Setting 3 is where Gillette recommended people to start and then adjust from there depending on the blade you are using and personal preference. Setting 3 is similar to a Super Speed. Setting 5 is more similar to a Red Tip.

Lol welp. You beat me to it. I went ahead and said the exact same thing without reading your post first

 

[Atlantic59]

Lol welp. You beat me to it. I went ahead and said the exact same thing without reading your post first

No problem, you do have very recent experience with one of these.

 

[SavageMatty]

No problem, you do have very recent experience with one of these.

What can I say. I learned from the best. You guys have helped me tremendously

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

Never owned a vintage Gillette but I can say my Razorock Game Changer JAWS is one smooth efficient modern beast. It covers the side tabs, is made of stainless steel, feels more like a weapon than a razor, and cost a whopping low price of $58. It's only my 3rd DE razor and very well may be my last. I don't get off on collecting razors, I just needed something that does the job for a good price. If your Gillette's works just use that, unless you are looking to spend money, then you are surely in the right place. It's not rocket science, it's ultimately just a blade holder.

 

[SavageMatty]

Never owned a vintage Gillette but I can say my Razorock Game Changer JAWS is one smooth efficient modern beast. It covers the side tabs, is made of stainless steel, feels more like a weapon than a razor, and cost a whopping low price of $58. It's only my 3rd DE razor and very well may be my last. I don't get off on collecting razors, I just needed something that does the job for a good price. If your Gillette's works just use that, unless you are looking to spend money, then you are surely in the right place. It's not rocket science, it's ultimately just a blade holder.

Lol you’re not lying about the money. That’s for sure. I have a severe ASAD and SBAD thing going on lately. It’s to the point that I’m investing exclusively in Stirling “sheep” unscented soap, just so it will encourage me to use up/buy more aftershave’s. So yeah, I think I need an intervention to my addiction.

 

[Earl_Grey]

You like what you like. I am the complete opposite, completely turned off by anything vintage.

 

[Ricksplace]

I prefer vintage. Of my 40+ razors, I use about 15 regularly. Only one new manufacture razor is in those top 15, a Schone OC in gold. It shaves better for me than my Old Type, so I kept it.
My son is totally turned off by the idea of using some dead guy's razor. His tool of choice is a Futur clone.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

A mate of mine once went to a fancy dress party wearing a dead guys pyjamas. His missus worked in a retirement home.

 

[Schnitzel52]

It was a surprise to me that not only vintage razor, but a less aggressive razor worked better for me. I have gone from a 34 HD to a Fat Handle Tech and a Gillette New SC.
Close, smooth, comfortable

 

[BigJ]

Vintage/Modern/Both??

Whatever makes you happy! In the end that’s all that matters!

 

[ShaverAZ]

Why pay more for a chromed pot metal razor, when you can get a great shaving nickel or gold plated BRASS classsic, and often for less money.

 

[Badgerstate36]

I get it. Vintage Gillettes have a certain mystique to them that modern DEs dont have.

 

[ehsa]

I have way more vintage razors than newer made ones. shaving with something 100 years old gives a wonderful experience. John

 

[Whiterook]

There is room in my den for both. The only pot metal razor I own is the Gillette Heritage and I bought that for the novelty more than anything else.