The Desert Island
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Sir, you got me! I am very happy with my ‘daily driver!’
It's the goal.
Right now I'd say a Spiral Tech from the 70s...
But if Muhle did an R89 that wasn't made of pot metal I'd sell my collection and move to a desert island.
But if Muhle did an R89 that wasn't made of pot metal I'd sell my collection and move to a desert island.
Wow! That's quite a testimony for that Muhle razor! Glad you found a razor that works that good for you.
jackgoldman123
Boring and predictable
why shave on a deserted isle?
Timeless 0.68 sb
Timeless 0.68 sb
We are all on a shaving forum. I’m sure most of us would actually still shave
We are all on a shaving forum. I’m sure most of us would actually still shave
Have to pass the time somehow. You'd find a Gillette Slim in my palm tree shelter.
Did you know, soap made from coconut oil will lather in salt water. Remember that on your desert island. 
My contenders are Muhle R41, Rockwell 6S and Merkur 42C (1904) and as I wouldn't need anything too feisty on a desert island I think I'd opt for the 42C.
Currently, Tatara Masamune. Smooth, gentle, efficient enough...with a really sharp blade.
jackgoldman123
Boring and predictable
How to make the soap on the island?Did you know, soap made from coconut oil will lather in salt water. Remember that on your desert island.
For me it’s the Tatara Masamune, too. Never nicks or irritates my skin. Two passes leave me super smooth.
If you have hardwood, use the ashes from your cook or warming fires to make lye, then use the lye and coconut oil (and/or other fats and oils) to make soap. (Warning, lye is caustic.) All you need is ashes, water to leach the lye out of the ashes and to mix with the oil or fats. Simple.
(Not that I've actually tried it, I buy my lye.)
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Game Changer .84-P with HD handle.
The same reason I shave now - I enjoy it! If I start the day with a good shave, even if the rest of the day turns out bad, at least it started well. Plus you never know who you might run into on a desert island, you want to look your best.
Hard choice. Maybe a brass Karve?
I would want my Henson Ti22. Always a great shave and fun to use.
ERS4
My exploding razor knows secrets
Considering that the adjustable requires more maintenance, I would choose a three-piece design; and considering the possibility of wound infection in the wild, I would avoid choosing an over-stimulating razor.
Possible lists such as my lupo 72, game changer 84, mamba, timeless 68, as-d2 or even rockwell 6s.
Of course, if I can’t shave every day in the wilderness, a mild OC can also bring great results, such as gillette new sc.
Possible lists such as my lupo 72, game changer 84, mamba, timeless 68, as-d2 or even rockwell 6s.
Of course, if I can’t shave every day in the wilderness, a mild OC can also bring great results, such as gillette new sc.
For me it would be the Rockwell 6S...
DE: Lord L5
SE: Schick E2
SE: Schick E2
