I need suggestions for a new (same as) or upgrade DE. I’ve been thinking of an upgrade for a while now but there’s so much. I’m not looking to spend hundred of dollars but want something quality (I’m not gonna live 100 more years so I don’t care that it’s not going to be passed down to great grand kids).
My first and main is a Merkur 23c (or 108) using feather blades. I’ve learned on it and have no issues.
My second as a trial for a butterfly and travel (in case I lost it) was a Weishi Long handle using the same feather blades. While it’s Not bad looking, for me it doesn’t get as clean a shave as the Merkur, and on a non-prepped face (no shower, soap and go) tears me up.
I have a full goatee and can get it all done with the DE (in a rush I will use a Gillette fusion to trim close to the goatee but that’s rare).
My list so far (yes, if I’m happy with a brand I tend to stick with it, and I like Solingen steel)
Merkur 38C HD Long (not expensive and is an upgrade from the 23c)
Merkur Progress Adjustable (maybe it’s time to play with settings? But is it needed if my current angle works.)
Merkur Future (was intrigued when it first came out).
I’ve heard folks mention these.
Tatara Nodachi (is it really worth the price?)
Razorock Gamechanger (how much more aggressive is it?)
Oh, and I’ve seen people mention the Fatip, but from the reviews, although it’s all brass the finish won’t be as clean but most important the blade can slip so I’m adjusting more because of the weld points so that’s ruled out.
My first and main is a Merkur 23c (or 108) using feather blades. I’ve learned on it and have no issues.
My second as a trial for a butterfly and travel (in case I lost it) was a Weishi Long handle using the same feather blades. While it’s Not bad looking, for me it doesn’t get as clean a shave as the Merkur, and on a non-prepped face (no shower, soap and go) tears me up.
I have a full goatee and can get it all done with the DE (in a rush I will use a Gillette fusion to trim close to the goatee but that’s rare).
My list so far (yes, if I’m happy with a brand I tend to stick with it, and I like Solingen steel)
Merkur 38C HD Long (not expensive and is an upgrade from the 23c)
Merkur Progress Adjustable (maybe it’s time to play with settings? But is it needed if my current angle works.)
Merkur Future (was intrigued when it first came out).
I’ve heard folks mention these.
Tatara Nodachi (is it really worth the price?)
Razorock Gamechanger (how much more aggressive is it?)
Oh, and I’ve seen people mention the Fatip, but from the reviews, although it’s all brass the finish won’t be as clean but most important the blade can slip so I’m adjusting more because of the weld points so that’s ruled out.