Razors and cars

mozartman · Mar 14, 2019

Some clever responses and impressive photos here. An extra doff of the cap to those who actually own the vehicle(s) that correspond with their razors. I hadn't thought of that angle. And I'm obviously not the leading expert here on cars or razors, so feel free to continue outdoing me with your responses.
Edit: I was aware that Karve was made in Canada, and I forgot that I too assigned a Japanese car to a Canadian-made razor. Apologies to my good friends to the north. However, I still won't eat poutine.

Parallax · Mar 14, 2019

mozartman said:
Some clever responses and impressive photos here. An extra doff of the cap to those who actually own the vehicle(s) that correspond with their razors. I hadn't thought of that angle. And I'm obviously not the leading expert here on cars or razors, so feel free to continue outdoing me with your responses.
Edit: I was aware that Karve was made in Canada, and I forgot that I too assigned a Japanese car to a Canadian-made razor. Apologies to my good friends to the north. However, I still won't eat poutine.

C'mon now! Razors are expensive enough! :2guns:

P911 · Nov 18, 2019

My razors have a small company, hand made feel with a splash of opulence.
Just a pity they aren't British.... can't have it all I suppose.

Calm_Shaver · Nov 18, 2019

Blackland Blackbird = Corvette ZR1 imho

NPK · Nov 18, 2019

This Canadian built Honda Civic Si...a confident daily driver with seemingly millions sold, reliability spanning decades. You know that when you go to use it, it will work every time and it will put a little zip into your routine...I also give you the Gillette Tech Canadian Fat Handle.

lurchbrian · Nov 18, 2019

all these sports cars now what razor would go with this car ?

lurchbrian · Nov 18, 2019

lurchbrian said:
all these sports cars now what razor would go with this car ?

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oh I know a timeless

Ricksplace · Nov 18, 2019

My old 92 GMC 2500hd extended cab long box =Fatboy.
Big, old, dependable.

Karve=Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Both made in Canada.

OldSkoolMillennial · Nov 18, 2019

Ignoring made in wherever. I think the Karve is more like a Audi R8. High end but not unobtainable in price. A mix of daily comfort and top tier performance,

Stoner Shaver · Nov 18, 2019

lurchbrian said:
all these sports cars now what razor would go with this car ?

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Vintage Land Rover = Gillette Rocket HD500
Not as refined as an old Aristocrat (Aston Martin DB5), but gets the job done anywhere, any time.

1965 Shelby GT350 = Charcoal Goods level 2

Capable of being driven daily, but easily transitions to the track for more serious work, like mowing through a week of head and facial growth.

1965 427 Cobra = Charcoal Goods level 3

Not always practical, but a beautiful monster that leaves everything else in the dust!

Not trying to directly compare Carroll Shelby and Brian Twilley, but each had a vision of what they wanted, made it happen, and happened to make some of the most beautiful pieces of hardware in their respective fields.

Chad3 · Nov 18, 2019

Gillette pre-war=Willys Jeep

Atlantic59 · Nov 18, 2019

Frankenrazor:
Pearl OC base + SLOC cap + WCS 81s handle = RX-7 w/V-8 Swap

DE Steve · Nov 18, 2019

TFAshaver · Nov 18, 2019

I never thought of how a razor is similar to cars I like, but for me I guess I would have to say my Merkur 34C HD reminds me of a 1980's Mercedes 240D Sedan.

The reason I feel this way is both are German, heavy, surprisingly very maneuverable, and built to last. The Mercedes Diesels are also very slow. The Merkur I have to do a few passes and it just takes a little longer than other razors to get to my DFS sometimes. The slowness also makes this car great for beginners because you have to learn how to drive and drive defensively!

And yes, I have driven one of these sedans (My dad bought it used before I was born, drove it for almost two decades, then I learned to drive in it. I then drove it everyday as a commuter, until I had to move across the country, at which point he took the car back. We still have it, as a matter of fact I drove it yesterday and had a huge smile the entire time. The throttle only knows half and full, so it is a strange car to drive compared to modern cars. It is also amazingly loud and I love the thing. I think we are near 300,000 miles on the original engine, but the third transmission?)

jmudrick · Nov 18, 2019

TFAshaver said:
I never thought of how a razor is similar to cars I like, but for me I guess I would have to say my Merkur 34C HD reminds me of a 1980's Mercedes 240D Sedan.

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The reason I feel this way is both are German, heavy, surprisingly very maneuverable, and built to last. The Mercedes Diesels are also very slow. The Merkur I have to do a few passes and it just takes a little longer than other razors to get to my DFS sometimes. The slowness also makes this car great for beginners because you have to learn how to drive and drive defensively!

And yes, I have driven one of these sedans (My dad bought it used before I was born, drove it for almost two decades, then I learned to drive in it. I then drove it everyday as a commuter, until I had to move across the country, at which point he took the car back. We still have it, as a matter of fact I drove it yesterday and had a huge smile the entire time. The throttle only knows half and full, so it is a strange car to drive compared to modern cars. It is also amazingly loud and I love the thing. I think we are near 300,000 miles on the original engine, but the third transmission?)

I have had three vintage (70s-80s) Merkur razors and would say while they survive , the Zamak construction is not exactly worthy of the Mercedes comparison.

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TFAshaver · Nov 18, 2019

jmudrick said:
I have had three vintage (70s-80s) Merkur razors and would say while they survive , the Zamak construction is not exactly worthy of the Mercedes comparison.

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Being the razor is newer to me compared to the car I will bow to your experience with the razors. (I have had my 34C for about a year and half, where I grew up and drove the 240D for my whole life (31 years) minus 5 years when I lived away from home at Michigan and San Francisco. Now that I am helping my family more I drive the car more again).

jmudrick · Nov 18, 2019

TFAshaver said:
Being the razor is newer to me compared to the car I will bow to your experience with the razors. (I have had my 34C for about a year and half, where I grew up and drove the 240D for my whole life (31 years) minus 5 years when I lived away from home at Michigan and San Francisco. Now that I am helping my family more I drive the car more again).

I drive a '99 C230K which is the best car I've ever owned but that may be only because I haven't owned a W123. Not that I wouldn't if I had the $ and garage space.

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