My goto is a Gillette Super Adjustable.Feels great in your hand and I can dial it down to 1 or 2 when I dont want to go too close.
What razor do you use most often and why?
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I only use a Merkur 38C (Hefty Barber Pole). I am think about getting a slant bar HD just to try - but I have had VERY good results with the 38C. I like the heft - the other DE's seem to be fly-weights in comparison.
Even better - I would like to see a barber pole slant model.
Even better - I would like to see a barber pole slant model.
My Schick L-1 injector has become my go-to razor, as it provides me with by far my most comfortable shaves, and they're fairly competitive with a DE in terms of closeness.
My parat when I want to get a classical nice shave.
My Weishi for everyday use, mostly because it shaves well and can be replaced easily, should it get damaged.
My Weishi for everyday use, mostly because it shaves well and can be replaced easily, should it get damaged.
Schick Krona and im trying different blades... it's my only razor (i'm still new)
I used to have most of the Merkur models, but decided to thin the herd and just keep my 2 HD's, a 23C (long handle classic), and 38C.
For me, Merkur's fixed heads are just perfect, so all the adjustables had/have to go.
For me, Merkur's fixed heads are just perfect, so all the adjustables had/have to go.
My goto is a Gillette Super Adjustable.Feels great in your hand and I can dial it down to 1 or 2 when I dont want to go too close.
+1
Agree with everything you said. Out of all the razors I've owned, sold, and coveted, my favorite is a short handled Super Adjustable. It is magic for me set at a "4".
Rick
It is currently a toss-up between my slant and a '58 fat boy. I have a vision on the way and I am curious to see what develops when I add this one to the mix.
In the eventuality WW3 brakes out and they discontinue making 'em, of course.
No, seriously, I need to have one in my washing bag at all times as I forget to pack every time. Same goes for all the other grooming items.
My gillette slim adjustable & my apollo. the gillette is gentler and great when your pushed for time. But the Apollo get a sinisterly close shave but at the price of absolute concentration, else I lose an ear!! Si
I use my Merkur HD most often. Why? Because it's the only one I have... *sob*
I'm struggling through SSAD and CPAD (computer part acquisition disorder) right now...
I'm struggling through SSAD and CPAD (computer part acquisition disorder) right now...
+1 on the 38C, although I'm using a SS Red tip right now and going through the blade selections again. It may bump the 38. Can't believe I"m saying that. I have a Tech that I love too. It is such a mild shaver, but a little too mild for my daily go to razor. I have another SS, a Slim and a Fat boy on the way so we'll see how those end up in the mix. Oh and I have a Straight on the way so I may be in for a major change depending on how that goes.
OMG that is SO beautiful. This is the kind of straight I could see ending my dance with the DE.....
I use a bunch, honestly. Aristocrats and slants seem to be the top of the heap for me. Not an adjustable guy, can't say why they don't work for me.
Favorites: #16 UK Aristocrat, any late '40s/early '50s USA Aristocrat, '20s Bostonians, '30 De Luxe Big Fellow, Merkur slants (in gold...the gold just shaves better
). Feather or Derby blades.
For head shaving, a Blue Tip SuperSpeed. Although recently, I've started getting great results with a late '40s SuperSpeed. The excellent forgiving-but-still-way-sharp Dorco blades are a constant for me for head shaving, whatever razor I use.
Favorites: #16 UK Aristocrat, any late '40s/early '50s USA Aristocrat, '20s Bostonians, '30 De Luxe Big Fellow, Merkur slants (in gold...the gold just shaves better
). Feather or Derby blades.For head shaving, a Blue Tip SuperSpeed. Although recently, I've started getting great results with a late '40s SuperSpeed. The excellent forgiving-but-still-way-sharp Dorco blades are a constant for me for head shaving, whatever razor I use.
Even though I have Super Speeds, Fat Boys, Techs and a Slim, I usually come back to my Merkur HD.
Clyde
Clyde
I have a Vision,slant, and a Feather RG "Special." I mostly use the Vision and then the Feather. The slant gives a great shave but it is teeny tiny so I don't use it too much.
I find all my pre-1960's Superspeed/Rockets and English Aristocrats to be nice shavers, along with the Progress. If I had to choose today, it would be my heavy Junior Aristocrat. I'll report back once I've tried my #16....
Chuck
Chuck
