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New guy wants to treat himself....suggestions?
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If it works well why change it. Can't go wrong with a Tech at the correct blade angle from what I hear.
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Someone did: the Feather ASD2.
Well, maybe not better, but a modern razor, made of stainless steel, that shaves very much on par with a Tech.
I have eight Techs, and love my ASD2, though it may be a lateral move from a Tech, rather than a true upgrade in terms of the actual shave/performance.
I prefer mild razors and use both, but admit that my most used is razor the Feather. My rotation probably looks something like this: Feather, Tech, Feather, Gillette New OC, Feather, Tech, Feather, Superspeed, Game Changer 68P...and so on. It is mainly the Feather with a sprinkling of a few other razors, mostly vintage Gillette.
The ASD2 is a great mild shaver, in my experience, but is it really an upgrade from a Tech? It is a very well made and mild razor, more like a more modern counterpart to a Tech.
So, really, it is a matter of what you are looking for in an upgrade. If you just want a modern razor that shaves very much like a Tech, the Feather might work for you. If you want something a bit more agressive, yet still mild, the Feather might just be more of the same, and not worth the expense.
I won't go into the boring details, but I like the Feather well enough to have purchased it twice.
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I'm on the lookout for one of these.
Gillette got it right! Tough to beat a Tech!
I think you'd be very happy with the Tatara Masamune. They are 25% off at the moment.
If you're still looking to treat yourself and your main goal is a carefree, easy, great shave, I'd highly recommend the Henson mild or medium.
I find them on Etsy too and there is a seller I do trust there.
I have one BFBT I found on eBay Canada and another I found on Etsy. Chris Spencer from Back Roads Gold uses him as well: VintageRazorsUnite - Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageRazorsUnite?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1257844457
If you really want to treat yourself, get 12 sticks of ARKO for Christmas.
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LOL I already have 2 sticks and a can which should last me awhile, but good call!
yup
Glad you sent back the Vector. Stay with the Tech and perfect your technique.
I saw an E type I believe for $5 plus shipping $10 total on the Bay.
If you like the Tech and a smooth easy shave I would recommend the Parker 78R. A modern razor shaves very much like a Tech but more efficient very little blade feel a great razor. Also will not break the bank.
I have the Masamune Open Comb and I have a post war Tech. The Masamune is very similar feeling to the tech as far as the angle you use and its mild, easy-to-shave-with nature. It's a little more effective than the tech even though it is just as mild (maybe even more so) and has less blade exposure. If you want to go SB rather than OC you might prefer the Masamune base plate with the Nodachi cap as the Masamune SB is even less blade exposure than the OC - the Nodachi cap paired with Masamune SB base is a nice combo (some people prefer to go Masamune Cap with the Nodachi plate).
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