For a while it was my 70s UK spiral tech. My Muhle R89 has overtaken the throne.
What razor in your collection is your favorite go-to razor?
- Thread starter JCarr
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Flat bottom Aristocrat Jr. It has the essence of an Aristocrat but a utilitarian exterior. A good combination.
My new Merkur Progress
1964 Super Speed Flare
I really like my Parker adjustable injector razor. Most comfortable shave I've ever had. While a lot of DE razors require care and patience to prevent nicks and weeper, you would really have to work hard to have a problem with this razor. It's quickly become my goto daily razor.
It is a tie between the Tatara Masamune and the H & S PO76 Titanium for me. When I dont feel like being so careful, it is the former and at other times the nod would go to the latter.
For 99% of my shaves I use a 2-piece English Gillette RFB.
Right now, my go-to razor is the Charcoal Goods Level 2 in Brass with the Stinger handle. It’s an older Gen 1 version. I have a newer stainless version, but the brass Gen 1 shaves just a tad better. I love it. Perfect weight (heavy!) and balance. And I come away with a very close and comfortable shave every time. This may change next week when my next Wolfman arrives.
After starting the wet shaving journey ( rabbit hole) this Summer, I acquired a closed comb razor, an R41 clone (GSC) and Parker Variant Adjustable.
I found the Variant Adjustable to be quite forgiving and easy to use.
Apart from my Razorock BBS razor, I reach out for Variant Adjustable and it is my travel razor as well.
I found the Variant Adjustable to be quite forgiving and easy to use.
Apart from my Razorock BBS razor, I reach out for Variant Adjustable and it is my travel razor as well.
It would be my 40’s era Gillette Super Speed that once belonged to my great grandfather. It shaves well and it’s a family heirloom.
Fatboy.
Gillette Slim J3 re-plated in rose gold. Other than the Fatboy I have no other razor in my collection shaves as smooth. The Fatboy is a very close second. The rest of my razors just don't give me a decent and smooth shave. I thought the 34c was a nice razor, although it being my first, until i got my first Slim. Then I found the re-plated one, and then I acquired another Slim in a lot with the Fatboy. Both of those Slims went to my friend and his son-in-law.
Rest of the collection:
Cased Fatboy-#2 on my list
And in no particular order for mediocre shaves:
Merkur 34c-my first DE razor
Wilkinson Sword Classic-plastic over aluminum razor
Gillette Tech-J3
Gillette SS J3 or J4
Gillette New short OC Bar handle in gold
Schick Krona
VDH TTO
And last but not least my Dads Schick type J1 Injector.
Rest of the collection:
Cased Fatboy-#2 on my list
And in no particular order for mediocre shaves:
Merkur 34c-my first DE razor
Wilkinson Sword Classic-plastic over aluminum razor
Gillette Tech-J3
Gillette SS J3 or J4
Gillette New short OC Bar handle in gold
Schick Krona
VDH TTO
And last but not least my Dads Schick type J1 Injector.
Gillette New Deluxe - it gets first dibs on any new sharp blade
