Suggest my next razor

[ayodh]

I have a small collection of razors that I believe are diverse and give me good variety.

Current DE razors:
- Merkur Futur
- Merkur 39c slant
- Bakelite slant
- EJ 89
- Gillette Slim adjustable
- Gillette Guard (my travel razor)

I am thinking about getting an open comb R41. In general I prefer the more aggressive razors. Looking at the list below, do you think there is anything more I should get?

 

[wrinkles2]

Well, A straight razor.

 

[Viseguy]

New: R41, New York Shaving Co. Mariner (up there with the R41 in terms of aggressiveness), Fatip.
Vintage: Old Type, NEW; on the SE side, MMOC.

 

[smalltank]

Might as well...

Well, A straight razor.

 

[Dr Roadrash]

R41, Fatip, New Improved would all fit the bill. The new razors from shaveabuck have been getting great reviews.
Aaron

 

[ayodh]

Might as well...

I don't think I have the will to maintain a straight razor.

 

[ArNav]

Tradere? Fatip?

 

[AnakiMana]

Cadet razor?

 

[Vickers]

If you are thinking about an R41, get one. I love mine. Plus, it seems to "respond" to cheaper blades, *cough*derby*cough*

If you want an R41 but have the shakes, get a Fatip.

BTW, you have an awesome collection already.

 

[Lamb Root]

To my experience, Fatip Piccolo or Pils. Former if you are for a treat and latter if you are for easy/no brain shaves. What's bakelite slant like?

 

[craig94yj]

Plus, it seems to "respond" to cheaper blades, *cough*derby*cough*

I must have expensive taste. I, (my face and head that is), prefer a nice sharp quality blade in mine. You will not be disappointed with the R41, who I affectionately call "The Mistress" for obvious reasons. Lack of respect = punishment.

 

[ayodh]

Tradere? Fatip?

How is the Tradere? Aggressive? If I had to pick one of the R41, Tradere or Fat tip, what would you suggest?

 

[ayodh]

Cadet razor?

Definitely heard a lot about these. Will research a little more on these.

 

[ayodh]

Fatboy. No collection is complete without one IMO...

Is it very different than the slim?

If you are thinking about an R41, get one. I love mine. Plus, it seems to "respond" to cheaper blades, *cough*derby*cough*


If you want an R41 but have the shakes, get a Fatip.


BTW, you have an awesome collection already.

Thanks I have a varied software collection too. Maybe I get to post that some day. I am now leaning towards the R41.

To my experience, Fatip Piccolo or Pils. Former if you are for a treat and latter if you are for easy/no brain shaves. What's bakelite slant like?

Pils is too expensive for me. The piccolo seems interesting.

 

[drm20]

Gillette NEW (short or long comb)...should be able to find one on BST then have Dave at West Coast Razors replate it

 

[ayodh]

To my experience, Fatip Piccolo or Pils. Former if you are for a treat and latter if you are for easy/no brain shaves. What's bakelite slant like?

The bakelite is an interesting razor. Its very different than anything else I have - has no weight, bakelite feels different than metal on skin and the head shape is also much rounder. You get a lot more control with it, but have to put in the effort yourself. I have shaved with it about 5 times and have gotten good shaves always.

 

[Quintessence]

I would go for the R41. In my experience, you will get a closer shave with that than any Merkur, and a better one than many straight razors.

 

[Silence!]

I've been wanting to get a Feather AS-D1. I hear it's the premier shaving razor. Maybe that'll be last and only one you'll ever need.

 

[JDTTO]

Have you considered SE razors?

 

[alex2363]

Current DE razors:
- Merkur Futur
- Merkur 39c slant
- Bakelite slant
- EJ 89
- Gillette Slim adjustable
- Gillette Guard (my travel razor)


HUUHHMM< which one stands out?