what next?

[narf]

Started a year ago with the standard HD merkur, bought a pack of 250 feather blades from a forum member here. Has worked very well for me, but I'm bored. My first thought was the sledghammer (39c I think), but I cannot find it in stock anywhere? I want new, not used (grosses me out).

Any thoughts?

By the way, I still need to do 6-7 passes if going for bbs with the HD Merkur, which takes too long, so I usually end up going to 3-4. It's the secondary reason I'm looking for a new razor, would like to have a closer shave.

Thanks for your time!

 

[Luc]

The slant would be the next step and I would also suggest the Open Comb (11c).

However, if you want a big dog that will bit, not only bark. Muhle Pinsel R89 old model is for you...

 

[rainman]

Here you go a great price free shipping. This ebay seller is also a vendor here. This price is as good as it gets. This is how I got mine a couple months a go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...f6e6810&itemid=170422961687&ff4=263602_263622

 

[dreadpirate]

Here's another:

http://bestgroomingtools.com/hefty-long-handle-double-edge-razor-slant-bar-merkur-p-761.html

He doesn't have free shipping - but he does include 15 blades.

Of course if you already have 250 feathers - maybe the previous reference us better.

 

[narf]

Awesome, thanks for the links!

Luc - what do you mean "old model" - did they have this pre-2009? Searching has revealed the razor is a 2009 model?

 

[rainman]

They are available here now.

The chrome:
http://www.shaving-shack.com/shaving-shack-classic-double-edged-comb-razor-chrome.html

The gold:
http://www.shaving-shack.com/shaving-shack-classic-double-edged-comb-razor-gold_plate.html

 

[narf]

I'm feeling stupid - how do I know these two are the m-p razors? They are listed as the shaving shack brand?

Price seems good, maybe worth a try before going to the 39c *shrug*

They are available here now.

The chrome:
http://www.shaving-shack.com/shaving-shack-classic-double-edged-comb-razor-chrome.html

The gold:
http://www.shaving-shack.com/shaving-shack-classic-double-edged-comb-razor-gold_plate.html

 

[rainman]

I'm feeling stupid - how do I know these two are the m-p razors? They are listed as the shaving shack brand?

Price seems good, maybe worth a try before going to the 39c *shrug*

The company that made these for muehle continued to make them under this generic brand. Identical razor.

 

[Rancor16]

Merkur Progress might be a good addition.

 

[narf]

I got the one from Shaving Shack, just arrived today. They didn't have the regular one, so I opted for their last "Gun Metal" - woah, it's purty. I've never thought a razor "looks nice" since it's a tool to me, but this one does! Shiiiny.

I may opt for the mergress in a few months, just for laughs.

 

[Gruder]

NEW, than slant.

And thanks for the great username. Made me laugh out loud. Ah, Pinky.

 

[SiBurning]

If you're REALLY bored, just go for a straight.

Or maybe you need time to think about it. Maybe make the transition to lion taming via easy stages, say via insurance...

 

[Slivovitz]

. . . I want new, not used (grosses me out).

Any thoughts?. . .

Well, was going to suggest an injector or a single edge, but if even a well disinfected used razor is out of the question, so much for that idea. You are missing out, though (IMHO).

Although it's so easy to get a great shave with an injector that you might soon grow bored with that as well.

Come to think of it, there is that Injector style Cobra Classic from Classic Shaving. Or a straight, of course.