First "good" DE razor I bought was a Merkur Futur.
11 years later it still gets the job done properly.
11 years later it still gets the job done properly.
Ready for the Rabbit Hole: Need Razor Purchasing Advice
- Thread starter Boomer34
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I have two of the razors on your wish list.
The Timeless Ti 0.68, though I went with the OC base plate and scalloped top cap in matte finish. Their open comb base plates are unique: very rounded teeth so smooth and comfortable.
The Lambda Athena. I have two of them... because we have two sons and I wanted them each to have one when I exit the planet.
The Timeless Ti 0.68, though I went with the OC base plate and scalloped top cap in matte finish. Their open comb base plates are unique: very rounded teeth so smooth and comfortable.
The Lambda Athena. I have two of them... because we have two sons and I wanted them each to have one when I exit the planet.
I should have listened to my peers and got a Tech sooner. Seen plenty of them but foolishly thought…Are they really all that? Got one for Christmas. It is as good as many on here say.
Still plenty around for cheap and you can also treat yourself to 100 Personna lab blues and some SV or D.R.Harris hard soaps.
Still plenty around for cheap and you can also treat yourself to 100 Personna lab blues and some SV or D.R.Harris hard soaps.
Let's face it - it's not just the new people!
But I agree that OP should stick with the current razor for a couple more months. Sharper blades and a higher plate number will no doubt improve the closeness of the shaves significantly, whilst also requiring improvements in technique, which in turn will deliver further improvements to the results being achieved. With the right effort it's a virtuous circle. That will probably then change what OP is looking for in terms of the qualities of their next razor.
Gillette Slim or Fatboy. Those will let you use any blade (my settings range from 2 to 8 depending on blade) and will outlast you. Should be able to get one pretty cheap if you keep an eye out, and can be restored to better than new for not much money.
I have a big pile of razors now, and only use the Slim of Fatboy.
I have a big pile of razors now, and only use the Slim of Fatboy.
Concur.
6S is a really nice razor. You might decide that you want to try something really different, or you may decide that you are trying to get a specific feature. The better you are with the 6S the better decision you can make.
Get a Tech. In the US they’re plentiful at $5 to $15. Learn to use it and it will shave you well for life.
Please don’t allow yourself to fall down the rabbit hole. Show some restraint now and you will thank me later.
Please don’t allow yourself to fall down the rabbit hole. Show some restraint now and you will thank me later.
An alternative would be to get an adjustable razor. Either one of the vintage Gillette's, or a Parker Variant, or a Pearl Flexi, or a Rex Ambassador (in order of increasing price). Those (I think) all go from "mild-to-moderate" to "aggressive".
. Charles
. Charles
You can get decent ones for that cheap? I missed the boat on an auction last week at about $40, and am watching another at around $35. These are the fat handle, not the ball handle.
I think we lost the OP.
Get off the Web. Nice vintage razors can be purchased at antique stores, flea markets, estate sales and grandpa’s closet for very little money. I paid $5 for a like-new Black Beauty, and never more than $17 for Slims, SuperSpeeds, Techs and Old Types, and Schick E, G, J and L injectors. I found a nice Tech in a drawer in my house (?) for free. They’re everywhere.
My grandpa must have shaved with can openers, I am afraid...
I picked up a Fatboy and a Slim for $25 each, plus another Slim I got for free - on the Web.
You just have to shop around. Not everyone is lucky enough to have flea markets, antique stores or estate sales on their doorstep.
Great!
Welcome, and I wanted to say I love my Henson AL13 (Mild).
Hi,
He's ready and waiting!
Stan
He's ready and waiting!
Stan
Too busy buying new razors! Haha.
I'm amazed at how many people are preaching restraint. He came here for what this forum offers best... encouragement to dive deep into the rabbit hole
. The more you read and see, the more you want to try! Tough on our wallets.If you like mild razors, the Overlander and the Blackbird Lite fit the bill. I have both and they are excellent. That being said, I found after time that I prefer more efficient razors and do less passes. So don't go crazy buying everything all at once. Buy one, use it for a long time, with different beard growth, and really get a feel for it. Many users here have reported revisiting a forgotten and disliked razor and being amazed at the results.
Good luck with the hunt!
My 1st posting. Word of advice, pass your new found collection (addiction) plans by your Better-Half from the start. Collecting and using pre-owned/used razors can be a real conversation, especially if she is a nurse. 2nd, if funds are an issue, research twice as much before buying once and have a collecting criteria. I learned buying low, leads to more buys. In less than a year, Old Type, 2 Techs, New SC, 41 Ranger, LD PaperClip Rocket, H3 Adj, and H3 FlareTip enroute. Keep In Mind, Happy Wife/Happy Life (32 dedicated years of service). Now I am looking at new, GameChanger .68-P. Happy Hunting.
