Looking for a nice handle for a M3

[jmhUT]

Hi guys,
I often take overnight trips and pack an M3 when I don't want to check my luggage. I am looking for a nice handle for it. I saw an EJ handle that was part of a set on C&E that I quite liked but have been unable to to find it or a decent facsimile by itself. I'd be interested in any suggestions, I realize this is borderline sacriliege but you'll have to forgive me.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Stauff]

I have an M3 with a very classic looking Plisson handle in faux ivory. Good razor for a short trip when packing a DE and blades is too much trouble (or problematic due to airport security)

 

[Jonnybc]

Trumper's make some nice looking M3 "Warwick" handles if you really, really have to have one!

 

[Ashe]

Aren't those classy M3 more expensive than let's say just keeping a "ready-to-go" Merkur DE shaving set (Merkur HD, simple brush, a tube of Proraso or Trumpers and 5 fresh DE blades)?

Just wondering, that's all. If on the other hand you want to be able to quickly shave on your trips, then I can imagine you want to go for an M3, but even then: you can get rather good quick shaves with classical DE wetshaving as well.

 

[Jonnybc]

I think it's more about not wanting to check your luggage on flights. I prefer to use a Merkur handled Trac 2 razor. I object to paying in excess of £0.20 for a blade! Actually, this handle comes with adapters which allow it to take a few different cartridges.

Prior to gettin this handle I used to use Bic Metals.

 

[Stauff]

Yes, they are expensive. But the price and look is compensation for being a wetshaving heretic

 

[nelson]

Hi guys,
I often take overnight trips and pack an M3 when I don't want to check my luggage. I am looking for a nice handle for it. I saw an EJ handle that was part of a set on C&E that I quite liked but have been unable to to find it or a decent facsimile by itself. I'd be interested in any suggestions, I realize this is borderline sacriliege but you'll have to forgive me.
Thanks,
Jeff

Check out the Caswell-Massey website. They offer for sale a "fat" M3 handle in faux ebony and faux ivory for about $75.00. Also check out the English Shaving Company website. This site is operated by Edwin Jagger, which is the OEM of the Crabtree & Evelyn razor handles you seem to like. In particular, I think you'll like their "Georgian" range of razor handles. These have thick handles and are available in several colors.

nelson

 

[jmhUT]

Thanke to all, I think I have settled on one of the EJ models from the English Shaving Co. Either the Chatsworth or Georgian. Decisions, decisions.
Thanks again,
Jeff

 

[jmhUT]

Oh dear, we have another candidate. It's almost worth using the M3 just for this handle:

http://www.knoxcigar.com/cobrma3raha.html

 

[Jonnybc]

It's almost worth using the M3 just for this handle:

No it's not!

 

[1 st class mail]

The merkur razor with the adaptors is the best value for the quality. I used this razor when I thought the double edge wouldn't work for me. It actualy helped me shave better with my HD. There sensor cartidges with 3 blades even but Merkur makes excelent one that can slide on or be used with an adaptor to pivot. At $35 also makes it very much of bargin.