I've satisfied most of my acquisition disorder for the time being, but I find myself debating over my next pursuit. I've been looking at vintage New Standards, Aristocrats, and the like on eBay and in the Shaving Mall forum on this MB. Then I noticed all the good reviews on the new Feather DE. Just an informal poll, but I'd be interested to hear what others would choose and why. What say you?
New Feather vs. Old Gillette
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I am of the opinion that we DE shavers have a vested interest in purchasing newly manufactured razors. This way, we show the manufacturers that there *is* a market and they are inclined to maintain their current level of support.
That being said, there is also value in "reclaiming" the previously-owned stock as well, if for no other reason than the "collection" aspect of ownership.
In the interest of full disclosure, I own exactly two razors, both of them were purchased as new. I don't have the room to acquire much more in the realm of razors, so won't be haunting antique/junk/resale shops for them any time soon.
ETA: I would REALLY like to rationalize the new Feather stainless steel razor. I think it's got great lines. But I still don't have room for it.
That being said, there is also value in "reclaiming" the previously-owned stock as well, if for no other reason than the "collection" aspect of ownership.
In the interest of full disclosure, I own exactly two razors, both of them were purchased as new. I don't have the room to acquire much more in the realm of razors, so won't be haunting antique/junk/resale shops for them any time soon.
ETA: I would REALLY like to rationalize the new Feather stainless steel razor. I think it's got great lines. But I still don't have room for it.
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Very good point, Geordon. I hadn't thought about it that way, but you make a good case for buying new.
As for a comparison, I have most of the old Gillettes. All of them are good, but I've been using the Feather SS a lot recently. Can't really think of a fault aside from the price, but I anticipate keeping it forever. Feather did a wonderful job with it.
As for a comparison, I have most of the old Gillettes. All of them are good, but I've been using the Feather SS a lot recently. Can't really think of a fault aside from the price, but I anticipate keeping it forever. Feather did a wonderful job with it.
Very good question. I have the ASR (fathersday gift) and a real (at least the head) Gillette 102 oc from 1915. I give the edge to the oc, but that is me I guess. OC's are for me as smooth and safe as the ASR. And (for me important, as that is part of the fun for me) I picked it up for only a few dollars.
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My compliments. You are displaying a degree of rational constraint that I clearly do not have. 
Two words...stainless steel! 
You could beat the sh*t out of a Feather AS and in 100 years someone will be buying it from an estate sale and it will still look brand new.
You could beat the sh*t out of a Feather AS and in 100 years someone will be buying it from an estate sale and it will still look brand new.
Two words...stainless steel!
You could beat the sh*t out of a Feather AS and in 100 years someone will be buying it from an estate sale and it will still look brand new.
So, then why are you looking for a Rocket HD?
So, then why are you looking for a Rocket HD?
Oops...I'm not any more.
I want to see what they're like. Don't know what something is like unless you try (glad my gay co-worker isn't reading this).
The Feather......with the stand!
What the heck, it's not my $$$.
What the heck, it's not my $$$.
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