Gents, I have really enjoyed learning from the B&B community and this is my first post. My DE journey started 16 years ago. I've been solidly in the Merkur camp since. My rotation includes Futur, 34C and even a Parker 87R. Minora; Supermax Platinum and Bic blades. I have the chance to pull the trigger on a mint Slim with year code G3 in original box for $175 which for me in South Africa is R2650-00.
Help please:
Do I stay in Merkur territory or defect to team Gillette? Is there issues with maintenance long term with the Slim. Do the silos give hassles over time. What is the shave quality like - as on this forum I read a lot about mildness compared to Merkur that is much more aggressive.
I have a brand new Vision 2000 - unused. Do I sell this German "wonderkind" from Solingin or bring the Beast into circulation as a Slim alternative? Connery in the film Goldfinger shaving in the villian's jet with his Slim to look presentable for ***** Galore makes me nostalgic and keen to own a piece of adjustable history.
Help please:
Do I stay in Merkur territory or defect to team Gillette? Is there issues with maintenance long term with the Slim. Do the silos give hassles over time. What is the shave quality like - as on this forum I read a lot about mildness compared to Merkur that is much more aggressive.
I have a brand new Vision 2000 - unused. Do I sell this German "wonderkind" from Solingin or bring the Beast into circulation as a Slim alternative? Connery in the film Goldfinger shaving in the villian's jet with his Slim to look presentable for ***** Galore makes me nostalgic and keen to own a piece of adjustable history.