In my Goldilocks searching I'm looking for a razor that is about as mild as a Muhle R89, heavy and balanced as a Rockwell and under a hundred bucks. Any suggestions?
Mild heavy razors
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Maybe a Green Cult with the I plate? The under $100 definitely eliminates some obvious suggestions. How about a Yates Merica? The Italian Barber offerings are going to be the most recommended I am sure.
Under $100 US, I think the Merica is really really good. Others will suggest the Razorock Game Changer and Lupo. Both the GC and Lupo have a range of base plate gap offerings. I have no experience with the Green Cult.
lasta
Blade Biter
GC-68 or DS-D8.
I remember my Game Changer with the Vintage Fat handle was 101g. The DS handles can be even heavier.
I remember my Game Changer with the Vintage Fat handle was 101g. The DS handles can be even heavier.
Try a Flexi OC adjustable. SS and you can vary the setting to suit you...also heavy
You may want to consider a Game Changer with a heavy handle. The benefit there is you can choose different base plates if you want more/less mild.
Chef455
Head Cheese Head Chef
I would recommend a bronze Timeless with a .38 base plate. "Build" it in the scratch and dent for $95.
I recommend the Karve brass plate B or C, it stays under $100 and you always have the possibility to upgrade with additional plates
The Pearl Flexi is brass (rather than stainless steel) and is a fairly heavy razor. It's quite a nice adjustable that works well for me. I like that it comes with an inkwell stand.
I really liked the Green Cult 2.0. I only sold it because the Blutt with the 0.86 and 1.2 base made it redundant.
I also love the Timeless bronze 0.38 recommendation. I love mine.
After that, but at a significant cost increase, I’m not sure you can go wrong with a Lambda Athena. I know “YMMV” and all that. You see one for sale every once in a while but not often.
I also love the Timeless bronze 0.38 recommendation. I love mine.
After that, but at a significant cost increase, I’m not sure you can go wrong with a Lambda Athena. I know “YMMV” and all that. You see one for sale every once in a while but not often.
The Winning has a somewhat similar design to a Henson but the head is taller. The Merica is a bit more refined but has a somewhat similar design. Both are made by Yates.
Also food for thought: Word on the interwebs is that Yates is working on an update to the Winning. Nothing definitive yet as far as I know.
Also food for thought: Word on the interwebs is that Yates is working on an update to the Winning. Nothing definitive yet as far as I know.
Here's one:
www.westcoastshaving.com
Another option:
WCS Midnight Collection Razor 175B, Black Stainless Steel
WCS Midnight Collection Razor 175B, Black Stainless Steel- Available today from $25.00
www.westcoastshaving.com
Outlander Brass maybe a good option...lots like it...Stainless also, just more doe but brass is heavier...
It still comes down to a buy and try.
Either new, or watch for your selection(s) on the FS thread.
BFX
It still comes down to a buy and try.
Either new, or watch for your selection(s) on the FS thread.
BFX
Oops, my bad, the Flexi OC is brass...not SS. Still an excellent razor
I really like the GameChanger razors, as well as their BBS (which isn't as popular, but I like it a lot). Other stainless options under $100 would include Chinese razors (Yaqi's Sentinel and DSCosmetic's DS-AX); I like the DS-AX 1.5 although I have it in Zamak and not stainless.
For something in brass, any Fatip would also work (or Schone, which is essentially the same thing with wider open comb teeth).
For something in brass, any Fatip would also work (or Schone, which is essentially the same thing with wider open comb teeth).
Excuse me, the one from WCS is basically an R89 with a steel handleHere's one:
Another option:WCS Midnight Collection Razor 175B, Black Stainless Steel
WCS Midnight Collection Razor 175B, Black Stainless Steel- Available today from $25.00
hen just get a heavier handle and match it with the R89 it already has
Got one which could be re-homed if you're interested: RazoRock Stainless Steel Stealth Slant V4. Truly a tank, but a mild razor. I've been getting it out for SLANTember for a couple of years, but it's not a daily driver for me.
PM if you'd like to continue the conversation!
O.H.
