I would say the Merica is in between the Winning and the 921-M.
It's actually pretty similar to the 921-M. Just a tad more mild and less efficient.
Merica vs Overlander vs Masamunue for the best cut/nick/irritation-free, yet efficient, shave?
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It's actually pretty similar to the 921-M. Just a tad more mild and less efficient.
I find it hard to directly compare the 'Merica and the Winning, they are very, very different tools. The 'Merica is a very well made razor based on the standard safety razor design. On the other hand, the Winning is not the normal DE razor, has only one angle to shave at, and is a completely different experience. Both are very well made and very high quality for the cost. Yes, the Winning would be more mild/safe than the 'Merica.
I haven't used the Yates.
I haven't used the Yates.
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I'm thinking the Merica's the best for the money. The Overlander is the safest bet. The Masamune has a nearly occult draw for me. IOW not really.
The obvious answer is to get them all! This community is good at enabling its members.
You're right, the 'Merica is a great value, it may also be the one most likely to cease production. The Overlander is on my list and will likely enter the den at some point.
You're right, the 'Merica is a great value, it may also be the one most likely to cease production. The Overlander is on my list and will likely enter the den at some point.
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Yeah, after discontinuing the Winning you do have to kind of wonder how long the Merica will be around.The obvious answer is to get them all! This community is good at enabling its members.
You're right, the 'Merica is a great value, it may also be the one most likely to cease production. The Overlander is on my list and will likely enter the den at some point.
I think the Winning razor was cannibalizing some potential sales of the Merica, and the profit margin is higher with the Merica, that's probably why they stopped selling the Winning razor.
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Sounds to me like you're thinking. (Are we supposed to do that?)
Don't think: it weakens the team.
I think it's unfortunate WSC decided to discontinue the Winning, which for me is both mild and yet somehow nicely efficient. Im glad I got it while it was still available (Father's Day) and still enjoy using it.
Yeah, it is a nice razor, I enjoy it too. A little too heavy and the large head is a bit challenging to get under my nose, but I like the Winning.
I believe Yates said he was sad they discontinued it and he had something in mind for a successor. I'm interested to see if that comes to reality.
I believe Yates said he was sad they discontinued it and he had something in mind for a successor. I'm interested to see if that comes to reality.
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LOL Good advice!
Regarding the head size: Not a problem, just go sideways
It is still a problem for me. The head is enormous and the blade edge is too far from the side of the razor. It is more challenging to get under my nose than many of my razors.
The design could be improved by making the blade edge closer and the head not so chunky. That's why I think the Hensons are a better razor. I still likely my Winning, don't get me wrong, but the Henson edges it out by a nose.
The design could be improved by making the blade edge closer and the head not so chunky. That's why I think the Hensons are a better razor. I still likely my Winning, don't get me wrong, but the Henson edges it out by a nose.
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Interesting...The Winning gets my "under nose" stubble if I use it horizontally. For me, the Winning is much better than the Henson. But use what you like and what works for you
Now that I have both the (now discontinued) Winning and 'Merica razors from Wet Shaving Club (WSC), I would say they are both great razors but a different. They are both fully stainless steel razors.
The Winning:
In my opinion the 'Merica is a great value for an all stainless steel razor.
The Winning:
- "Automatic" shave angle built into the shape of the head
- Smoother handle (but still "grippy")
- Slightly larger head
- Lather holes rather than slots
- Unobtainium (discontinued)
- More "traditional" head shape (but still easy to find the shave angle)
- More knurled handle
- Slightly smaller head
- Lather slots rather than holes
- Currently in production
In my opinion the 'Merica is a great value for an all stainless steel razor.
My Merica might be going up on the chopping block soon, due to lack of use...
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Nice comparison, Stew. Thanks.
