Thinking about a Merkur 12C HD Long Handle Barber Pole or maybe a Coon, but should I go for a vintage Gillette?? Info on what the best open comb might be.
Looking for the best open comb
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I own a Muhle R41 open comb, it is one of my favorite open combs. I also love using my British Gillette New head on Cooncats Bull Mastiff XL handle. Great weight and perfect balance for me. Best Grooming still stocks the R41 at the link below, I can't seem to find it on the Muhle Pinsel website. Also, you can't go wrong with an Old Type:
http://bestgroomingtools.com/muhle-double-edge-safety-razor-p-1061.html
http://bestgroomingtools.com/muhle-double-edge-safety-razor-p-1061.html
*cough*gillette old type*cough*
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I was actually surprised last weekend when my best shave, ever, came from a 1920s Gillette Old Type with a Feather blade. So, thumbs up to the Old Type. I know many also represent for the NEW.
I dont have a good experience with the 12c. My favorite is a Gold english New, with a ball end handle. The New Standard is also a good choice for me.
I have a Merkur 11C and it is very cool. Westcoast has them at a really good price too! I also really like the 2 piece, rather than 3 piece designs. That's just my personal thing though..........but I just think they make more sense, the blade automatically aligns itself and you dont run the risk of slipping while unscrewing the head and slicing your finger (while this may be unlikely, it is possible. But regardless, the 12c is a 2 piece design as well.......
My favourite open comb too
; you can't find it because it isn't there anymore.Another future classic out of production.
I have a Bull Mastiff with a Gillette New Head.
It looks awesome and shaves awesome!
It looks awesome and shaves awesome!
After poring over a few threads and reviews here, I pulled the trigger on a R41 this evening. I've been curious about an open comb and wanted to grab one of these before they are all gone. If I like it, I plan to find a few vintage Gillettes, too.
I tried a few
Gillette Old Type (US/Canadian/Brit)
Gillette NEW (US/Canadian/Brit)
Hoffritz Open Comb
Bostonian
Out of all of them, I would pick the NEW(British) with a Bull Mastiff handle.
If I don't modify anything and pick a stock DE. Hoffritz is the best!
Gillette Old Type (US/Canadian/Brit)
Gillette NEW (US/Canadian/Brit)
Hoffritz Open Comb
Bostonian
Out of all of them, I would pick the NEW(British) with a Bull Mastiff handle.
If I don't modify anything and pick a stock DE. Hoffritz is the best!
Nobody said Senator yet.
The NEW
*ahhhem*gillette Improved *ahhem*
+1x! I picked up the *shiny* version...Sharaton...on the BST....great shaver!!
How about the #15??? A little harder to find...a couple more $...but IMHO well worth it!!
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I guess I'll just have to try a few (If you tell my wife I'll deny everything). When I started this thread I got an offer on a nearly new 12C from a member who lives less than 10 miles from me, so I figured I'ld have to try it out. I really want to try a new or a new on a Mastiff handle though. I'll have to wait a bit though.
I have the Merkur 1904 open comb. Veeeeerrrryyy nice it is.
DE - single ring
SE - gem deluxe
SE - gem deluxe
I'm about to put a vintage English made New Gold Standard Gillette open comb on Ebay. I'm not a serious collector, just found it in a local charity shop. (Check my other posts for pix.) So I thought I'd pass it on to someone who can give it some TLC. I'm in Uk but I'd be happy to post overseas.
