Need another go-to razor

[Jess]

I live part of my week at home and the other part at my fiance's house. I have a 34C at home....I get a great shave out of this razor...very satisfied.
I get an okay shave out of the 1904 I have at her house, but I'm not in love with it. I've tried various blades...last night, I loaded
an Astra and had the best yet, but it was still not as good as 34C.

Since, I'm still new at all this, I would like to explore more options. But, it seems like the more I read, the more confused I get.

I've been looking at Gillette products. Before I get any deeper into my search.......

Can anyone recommend a Gillette razor that would be comparable to the 34C...could even be a bump up(in aggressiveness).

 

[Buzz_Kill]

From what I have read, you should try the Red Tip Super Speed, because it would be the most comparable, the 34C.

 

[jamesspo]

Red Tip super speed would be good, as Buzz_Kill mentioned. Another good option would be Gillette NEW, which would be a tad more aggressive than both of those.

 

[santamariasteve]

I agree strongly with the 2 previous suggestions. In fact, I'm shaving with a 1956 Gillette Red Tip this week loaded with a Shark blade. Outstanding shaves from an attractive razor. I initially tried the Red Tip with an aggressive Feather blade and it was hostile to my face. But the Red Tip and the Shark and I get along fine. BTW the official name of the Gillette "Red Tip" is the "Gillette Heavy." It is designed to specialize in whacking down heavy whiskers.

 

[mistercitizen]

+1 on the suggestions above. If you want to spend some money, pick up a Fatboy.

Ben

 

[rivieraranch]

What about a pre-1948 Aristocrat, which I read is more aggressive than the 48-50 version?

 

[jsj_297]

A progress would allow for a wider gap, and more aggressive shave, or if u need a toned down razor, maybe after a bad shave the previous day, u have that option as well.

 

[Jess]

Awesome......Thank you for the suggestions....I was not looking at any of these. How much does the year play in performance....aside from it being older and potentially in worse physical shape?

 

[Nxspam]

Have you considered a gillette adjustable?

 

[Jess]

^I have looked at the Slim and Fatboy. I was reading a bit about the difference between fixed and adjustable models.....I'm undecided really.

 

[chiefmate]

My go to razors are a Hoffritz slant which I graduated to from a long handled black beauty. The long handle has the slim and fat boy beat IMHO.
Try a long handled razor. Regards, Chiefmate

 

[Nxspam]

Pop in a good blade and turn the dial. If it gets too aggressive, you know what to do. I love my gillette adjustables.

 

[Nxspam]

My go to razors are a Hoffritz slant which I graduated to from a long handled black beauty. The long handle has the slim and fat boy beat IMHO.
Try a long handled razor. Regards, Chiefmate

The long handle super is next on my list. I have a short and really enjoy it, but I do want to try the long, but not the one with the plastic base plate. I want the weight as well.

 

[Graybeard57]

Pop in a good blade and turn the dial. If it gets too aggressive, you know what to do. I love my gillette adjustables.

+1

 

[RussK13]

The Gillette Red Tip is very agressive and nice w/Astra,s. You can,t go wrong with adjustable SS Slim and Astra blades.

 

[Jess]

I'm probably going to end up getting more than one that's been mentioned here...eventually, of course.

 

[Mick]

what's wrong with another 34c?

You say you like it so why switch just because you are standing in front of a different mirror

Sometimes the simplest solution is the best solution

 

[brucea]

I have some gillette adjustable and the red tip. I would go with the red tip

 

[Jess]

^I thought about that. I think I'm just wanting to experience a vintage DE. Definitely nothing wrong with another 34C. I used mine tonight. Markedly better/easier shave than I had last night.

 

[Mick]

^I thought about that. I think I'm just wanting to experience a vintage DE. Definitely nothing wrong with another 34C. I used mine tonight. Markedly better/easier shave than I had last night.

If you just want a vintage, you can't go wrong with any Gillette. They are all well made and all of them will give you an acceptable shave and not bit you at all.