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Never had even seen a Wahl safety razor. I just googled it and apparently it's only available there in Australia.
Being a Merkur clone, I'm guessing it's Chinese and probably on the lower end of quality based on your experience.
What are the worst DE razor(s) you've ever tried and why?
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Being a Merkur clone, I'm guessing it's Chinese and probably on the lower end of quality based on your experience.
Adjustment dial / mechanism on that Wahl was poor. Would set to have a mild shave but the dial would often shift during use resulting in an unwelcome surprise. Took me a long time to come back around to the idea of an adjustable again.
This thread almost makes me want to try my RR Lupo Aluminum again. As I've mentioned, it's the only bad shave I've had with a DE or SE razor but it was my first try, coming from decades of using Gillette cartridge razors and I was clueless.
I say "almost" because I'm not really chasing bad shaves. <eg> I think the blades our son sent me along with the razor didn't help the combo much: Astra SP Green blades. I've never used one since.... again, I'm not in search of bad shaves. I doubt they are sharp enough for this old man's beard I find growing out of my face.
Edit: I have had less than stellar shaves, of course. I could never get the Overlander to work well for me. I'm still struggling with the two SuperSlant bases I have. I let the Overlander go but I really want the SuperSlant to make the cut, but we shall see. I'm tempted almost every day to put both SuperSlants up for sale. I bought another top cap so I have two complete razors with the idea of selling them both.
I say "almost" because I'm not really chasing bad shaves. <eg> I think the blades our son sent me along with the razor didn't help the combo much: Astra SP Green blades. I've never used one since.... again, I'm not in search of bad shaves. I doubt they are sharp enough for this old man's beard I find growing out of my face.
Edit: I have had less than stellar shaves, of course. I could never get the Overlander to work well for me. I'm still struggling with the two SuperSlant bases I have. I let the Overlander go but I really want the SuperSlant to make the cut, but we shall see. I'm tempted almost every day to put both SuperSlants up for sale. I bought another top cap so I have two complete razors with the idea of selling them both.
Brand new Merkur Vision 2000's here:
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I hate my carbon handled carbon ti+ as well. Doesn’t shave closely at all. Feels like a toy. Expensive. Threading is non- standard. I would love to sell it.
Those cheap plastic Wilkinson Sword "Classic" DE razors, that was my first DE razor (In 2010) & almost caused me to give up, horrendous! Impossible to shave without cutting yourself multiple times, I haven't even kept it, threw it in the bin.
Worst for me was Merkur Futur, 34hd and several other razors…BUT it is fun to revisit them after several years and my preferences and experience has changed quite alot 
Merkur Progress!
Too aggressive, the head is too big, the balance is off, the handle is slippery, and I didn’t like the disassembly to load a new blade. No thank you.
Too aggressive, the head is too big, the balance is off, the handle is slippery, and I didn’t like the disassembly to load a new blade. No thank you.
This nautica safety razor that I found at a Ross. It was only 4 dollars so I bought it just for giggles.
The razor was pure junk, the closers actually came off their hinges right after I took it out of the package. I ended up tossing it in the recycling and didnt even bother trying the blades that came with it.
The stand was pretty good though, and I kept it.
The razor was pure junk, the closers actually came off their hinges right after I took it out of the package. I ended up tossing it in the recycling and didnt even bother trying the blades that came with it.
The stand was pretty good though, and I kept it.
I have had not bad experiences with DE except an Edwin Jagger that slipped out of hand, hit tile, and I learn head was MIM. Mental Injected Molded Metal. Replacement part were like buying new again.
That is reason I did not buy EJ 3ONE6, MIM HEAD.
That is reason I did not buy EJ 3ONE6, MIM HEAD.
I’ve been lucky, never really had a bad razor but some helped me develop a preference for certain aspects.
Feather Popular, very good razor but made me realize that the large TTO head was just to cumbersome under the nose when compared to three piece razors.
King C. Gillette, again good razor but the long, heavy handle helped me realize that I prefer a head-heavy razor with a short nimble handle.
Feather Popular, very good razor but made me realize that the large TTO head was just to cumbersome under the nose when compared to three piece razors.
King C. Gillette, again good razor but the long, heavy handle helped me realize that I prefer a head-heavy razor with a short nimble handle.
Viking adjustable...Augustus model.
Having never had an adjustable I thought WTH I'll try one like this that gets good reviews for cheap.
Lesson learned.
Alignment was off no matter what I tried, the gates didn't open and close in unison...I should have known when there is a little dislaimer note to run the knob back and forth, stand on your head whilst chewing gum to realign things, it was gonna be garbage.
I wanted to like that one, it's quite handsome, but I didn't even use it once, thus avoiding a bloodletting and possible crime scene.
Having never had an adjustable I thought WTH I'll try one like this that gets good reviews for cheap.
Lesson learned.
Alignment was off no matter what I tried, the gates didn't open and close in unison...I should have known when there is a little dislaimer note to run the knob back and forth, stand on your head whilst chewing gum to realign things, it was gonna be garbage.
I wanted to like that one, it's quite handsome, but I didn't even use it once, thus avoiding a bloodletting and possible crime scene.
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What a cool razor, but $65 shipping to the USA?Brand new Merkur Vision 2000's here:
Overall price including the shipping is still less than the used ones that come up for sale. I got mine 7 days of ordering.MERKUR VISION order now
MERKUR VISION order now merkur Razor for collectors made in germany Solingen DOVO MERKUR
That's nuts!
I guess if someone desperately wants a new vision it's ok. But it'd hurt to think that you've drained $65 in shipping charges.
Perhaps you weren't around for @GlazedBoker's legendary $1 razor challenge thread involving this very razor. Lengthy, but well worth reading. Spoiler alert: I did not need hospitalization, thanks for your concern.
The $1 razor challenge
A close second for me was the first Fendrihan MKII I received. It had a defect causing the blade to seat itself in a crooked position no matter how hard I tried to straighten it. Fortunately, Fendrihan gave good customer service and promptly replaced the cap and baseplate with a set that aligned properly. It's a good razor if you like a heavy steel three-piece design.
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I've still seen those for sale. I've never dared to spend my hard earned "$1" on one!
The dare I'd really love to see is someone sending one to get replated
Wilkinson sword classic (the metal TTO one).
Because one side was more agressive than the other, the blade was parallell with the bar but one side exposure was clearly more than the other side. Didn't shave badly but i found it annoying. Gave this razor away.
Qshave adjustable (Futur clone), same problem , one side has more blade gap than the other.
Fatip picollo has this a little bit too, but almost no difference in shave feel, and it shaves so well i forgive this flaw.
Because one side was more agressive than the other, the blade was parallell with the bar but one side exposure was clearly more than the other side. Didn't shave badly but i found it annoying. Gave this razor away.
Qshave adjustable (Futur clone), same problem , one side has more blade gap than the other.
Fatip picollo has this a little bit too, but almost no difference in shave feel, and it shaves so well i forgive this flaw.
1. Feather ASD2
2. Henson
Both quality razors, but never learned how to properly shave with them. (User error)!! 🫣
2. Henson
Both quality razors, but never learned how to properly shave with them. (User error)!! 🫣
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