I can’t tell you how the Toggle will shave, others will chime in during the day, but I understand your feelings about the Gen1 Aristocrat. I love the shaves of my US and just yesterday acquired a British one too.
Magic Shave?
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WOW! Beautiful razors! The more I learn here, the more I want British versions of my American inheritance. Do the British versions shave different for you?
Curly
Beaming up Peter @Northstonehill one of our resident experts on British Aristocrats who might even have 1-2 that he wants to part with.
I don’t expect the shaves to be vastly different but I haven’t received it yet.
I don’t expect the shaves to be vastly different but I haven’t received it yet.
23 different British Gillette Aristocrat sets - a partial historic overview and my collector’s journey (pics galore)
This thread was accidentally deleted so I repost in an updated version. Hope you like it. In March 2018 I acquired a gorgeous British made Gillette Aristocrat razor on the BST of another forum. I loved it from the get-go, for it’s amazing build quality, stunning barberpole looks, and of...
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Thank you! That sounds great! It appears my inheritance has turned into what y’all call RAD. Never had a better shave once I was blessed with DE razors. I do sincerely miss the man who left them to me. But I am enjoying the trip learning to use them. My Dad already knew this about me when he left his razors to me.
Good luck with the new shaves from your new British Aristocrat!
Isn’t this stuff, fun! Old school shaving, using outdated tools, which do the job better than modern technology. I’m as impressed with these shavers as I am with old guns. Technology may have taken more market share, but my 1886 Winchester still works as good as it did “brand new” in 1887.
Curly
The fun and sad thing is that neither age nor price will guarantee a perfect shave. Yes I also love handing and using well made stuff (watches, knives, guns, pens) as many here do. Yes having a piece with history and gravitas adds one more pleasant component to the shave but it doesn’t antedates the result.
For instance personally I prefer the Merkur Progress over my two Gillette Adjustables (Slim and Fatboy) and while I like the look of your Toggles I wouldn’t want one for myself.
For instance personally I prefer the Merkur Progress over my two Gillette Adjustables (Slim and Fatboy) and while I like the look of your Toggles I wouldn’t want one for myself.
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I understand. I’m new to this wet shaving thing, but not new to quality tools. And I have Merkur Progress now. (See below) The only “new” DE shaver I own. Bought it because of the reviews and comments here at B&B. It’s my dedicated travel razor and it’s given a great shave. I just remain enamored with old-school tools.
Thanks again Multum in parvo!
Thanks again Multum in parvo!
My most extreme example, the Turkish Yuma. Looks like an accident, costs about 4-5 bucks and yields excellent shaves 
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My most extreme example, the Turkish Yuma. Looks like an accident, costs about 4-5 bucks and yields excellent shaves
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Guess my newbie ignorance is now showing!
It’s not a lightsaber nor do you HAVE to have one, it was just a pleasant and unexpected surprise. I also totally get it that someone rejects it purely from an aesthetic standpoint but for ME this razor delivers.
Guess my newbie ignorance is now showing!
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As I’ve enjoyed my time here, it seems an underlying theme is we each have unique faces, thus unique shaving experiences, and the quest for the “Excalibur of Razors” is also unique to each of us. It also appears the destination is not nearly as significant as the journey. Or as much fun. The joy is in the ride!
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For me, Gillette adjustables including Toggle are nothing exceptional. I prefer earlier Gillettes like News and USA and UK Aristocrats. and I also prefer today's adjustable offerings from Merkur or other premium adjustables.
lasta
Blade Biter
I'm one-half realist and one-half idealist.
All razors are just blade holders, but prettier razors give better shaves. Your razor is a stunner!
All razors are just blade holders, but prettier razors give better shaves. Your razor is a stunner!
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Thank you, lasta! I’m learning to appreciate each one at a time. Very good shave with tonight’s toggle, but not as two-pass smooth as the earlier Aristocrat. Next up is a Travel Tech. Came in a small Razor ‘n Blades travel case. Handle seems a bit short, but it appears unused. Still has the cardboard “blade” insert. Thinking of trying a longer, heavier handle. Don’t need it as a travel razor. I’ve been toting a Merkur Progress for that task. It’s been a good shaver also when I execute my part correctly. I’m pretty sure my varying quality issues are more related to technique. Thus, I get the realistic view of “blade holders”.
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Tried the Travel Tech. Didn’t like the handle. Too short. Struggled with the angle. Ordered a new handle. So I guess I now own a Frakenrazor? Handle is SS and heavy compared to the balance of my other Techs. But I like this look. Just hope it shaves better than the shorty.
