What razor to buy?

[Mucksiegooma]

I want to go to a double edge safety razor. I don't like the Fusions, etc. too expensive and they suck! What would be a good, reasonably price razor to start with. I am used to the old Fat Boy Gillette adjustables from 40 years ago. The used and NIB Gillette razors on eBay are pricey.

Any suggestions?

 

[The Kiwi]

Grab one of the Schick Injectors from 40 years ago (actually) -- they haven't escalated in price as much as the 195 Adjustable has in the 49 years since those were last produced. Then start using traditional soaps, brushes, creams, etc, and work your way more slowly back to DEs. The Slim Adjustable and Super Adjustable both shave very much the same way as the original adjustable did, and are both less expensive, and were more numerous, so auction prices will be less volatile for those.

 

[talibeard]

When you want to buy new (non-adjustable) the Lord LP1822 aka L6 is a good and cheap way to start (just over $10). The Edwin Jagger 89-series get a lot of love too and they can be had for under $40. If you want a new adjustable DE the Merkur Progress is probably the cheapest for around $60. There is lots more to choose from so good luck in yor search!

 

[pipskicks]

I would look for Gillette used vintages that are cheap or a modern razor. A vintage Gillette NIB is usually a collectors piece...

 

[Graybeard57]

The Edwin Jagger 89-series get a lot of love too and they can be had for under $40. If you want a new adjustable DE the Merkur Progress is probably the cheapest for around $60.

I have an EJ DE89 and love it. Thought about the Merkur Progress, but wanted to save some cash. Either would no doubt give you great shaves. Enjoy!

 

[BennyVega]

I'd recommend a Merkur Progress if you want an adjustable.

 

[bradford0330]

I have a 1959 third quarter Gillette Fatboy and wouldn't get rid of it for anything.

 

[raposo III]

i i got one merkur 23 long handle, a vulfix 2236,and 2 tubes from:Lavanda(portugal), 1 d r harrys (windsor) and 1 bottle from floid(spain).
i'm waiting arrive this great products to begin my wet shave learn.
for while i have been used mach III,with eshave lavanda,shave cream tania bulhões(brasil-excellent shave cream-www.taniabulhoes.com.br).
but i will buy another d.e. razor this week, may be a fatip (grande) from italia.
i'll post photos soon,from this set.
nice day everyone.

 

[Magnaminous_G]

I started with a Futur, and I'm still using the Futur.

 

[Mick]

You mention being used to the Gillette fat boy.

Why change?

 

[Giant Kiwi]

I started using the Muhle R89.
Still have it in the rotation.
Use mostly a straight now though

 

[shaveitoff]

I'd say you are best to start with an adjustable as it can give you a number of options in just one razor. I recommend the Merkur Progress. It is a fantastic razor.

 

[ThomasB98908]

You could try looking around antique malls and second hand stores. I found my Gillette Red Tip at an antique mall and think I paid around $10.00 for it. Been using it for years and years. Recently bought a Merkur HD 34c and it is an excellent razor. I you want an adjustable, the Merkur Progress seems to be very popular.

 

[BC1]

If you look around you can get a vintage razor pretty cheap. I recently picked up a nice condition Fatboy for $3.00 and a Slim for $4.00. Try flee markets or thrift stores. Some antique stores can have good deals as well.

 

[fcdiscus]

As a first DE razor- I always recommend the Feather Popular.

 

[wrinkles2]

A vintage gillette can be bought on the bay, some can be had for cheap especially if your willing to do some cleaning.

 

[Krato]

Don't forget the Merkur 34c HD. Still the only razor I have.

 

[celestino]

Cadet razors, Edwin Jagger 89, Merkur 34C; all very nice.

 

[Predict]

I recommend the Merkur progress. I went through 20+ modern razors a lot of really expensive ones and I have finally settled on the progress. It is now the only safety razor I own

 

[Searlands]

I can recommend the Merkur 34C HD. A great razor. I also hear that the Edwin Jagger DE89 is very popular.