I’m looking for a good modern open open comb razor that won’t break the bank. Under $100.00 thoughts.
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Modern Open Comb
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If your tastes are at all like mine, I would go with the Muhle R41. It's more of a "scallop" comb, but most throw it into the OC category. If the aluminum PAA DOC Evolution were available, that's the one I would pick.
Fatip Piccolo. $20 and your RAD is finished.
There are several options. How aggressive are you wanting?. Merkur OC would probably be the mildest while Fatip the most aggressive. Not sure if the R41 is an OC. There are several more in between.
Merkur 41c?
I believe that a misconception of Fatip razors. My Grande is actually a very mild shaver and with a Gillette Yellow blade it feels like it has no blade in it, yet is efficient enough for me to use a single pass ATG and get a BBS shave.
Aggressive and efficient are two different things. The Fatip OC family is highly efficient while being incredibly smooth.
Another vote for the Fatip, either Piccolo or Grande. Same head, different handles.
Maybe now. I have a 5 year old Fatip with the skinny cap, that biases my opinion. When I put the Gentile’s cap on the OC it became a moderate razor, but I am unsure of how a modern Fatip OC compares. The old Fatip’s are very aggressive and are all I have expierence with.
The Fatip Mk1 as I understand it is a completely different razor yeah, and this is why the confusion and reputation.
The base plates between the Mk1 and 2 are different as well, but I have no idea how they shave. The newer Mk2 is very smooth and comfortable to use and not the least bit 'scary' in feel.
Schone OC. (Made by Fatip). Buy one, and be happy! No need to drop tons of cash.
In somewhat most liked to almost as nice order:
RazoRock Old Type...utterly amazing razor.
Fatip Grande
Merkur 1904
Merkur 25C
Fatip Piccolo
Schone OC
RazoRock Old Type...utterly amazing razor.
Fatip Grande
Merkur 1904
Merkur 25C
Fatip Piccolo
Schone OC
I also vote for the Merkur 1904.
Another vote for Ratio Piccolo. Great razor and a fantastic price.
Two weeks ago I purchased a Maggards Razors V2 Open Comb head. Maggards handles are good weight and I like the 3 different heads I have for it.
I recommend the RR Old Type as it is an excellent clone of the real Gillette Old Type. Of course, why look for modern when you vintage Gillette Old Type, Single Ring, and New in plentiful supply. Nothing modern will beat them.
Fatip piccolo for me too. Also the pearl tto oc is great
My first shave with a Fatip Grande made me go WOW, not OW.
Another vote for the Fatip Piccolo.
The Maggard V2 head is listed as being made in India. Thus, I strongly suspect that the head is made by Parker. It certainly looks like the head on my Parker 24C. If so, it is a nice head. Since the Parker head is fairly heavy compared to some, you need a substantial handle to provide balance. It sounds like the Maggard handle might be suitable.
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