What Razor was made for You?

[shave/brush]

I’ve been at this hobby of ‘traditional wet shaving’ for about 12 years now and like a lot of you, I have tried many razors of all types, searching for the one that feels like it was made just for me.

The first one that I thought filled that slot was the Above The Tie DE model SB90 ATT Windsor Pro. I thought nothing could replace it; it was so smooth.
Then came along the Leaf Thorn SE that moved to my number one slot. Again, it felt like the razor was made just for me.

This time something came along that was really different and gives me the best shave by far. This razor is noticeably better than the others. It is the RazoRock Cyber razor. It shaves so close and so smooth with absolutely no irritation. I don’t know how any razor could get better than this; for me anyway.

Do you have a razor that shaves so smooth that you feel like it was made just for you? Let us know. A picture would be nice.

 

[njpaddy]

I loved the '52 SuperSpeed I started wetshaving with in 2009, and others since like my .68 and .76 GameChanger, but my all-time favorite DE that I keep coming back to is my second DE, a Merkur 34G.

 

[shave/brush]

I loved the '52 SuperSpeed I started wetshaving with in 2009, and others since like my .68 and .76 GameChanger, but my all-time favorite DE that I keep coming back to is my second DE, a Merkur 34G.

The Merkur 34C has got to be one of the most popular razors in the world. It was my second DE razor also.

 

[Quaznoid]

1953 Schick G type or 1978 Gillette SuperAdjustable

 

[HoosierTrooper]

I guess you’re basically asking for everyone’s favorite razor, in my case it’s the 1912 patented Gem Damaskeene. Since it was made sometime between 1915 and 1919 it clearly wasn’t made just for me, I’m only 68.

 

[shave/brush]

Whatever razor that shaves and feels so perfectly good, that you think it was made just for you.

 

[Alex Jr]

Rockwell 6C.

 

[DrTron]

Rockwell 6C.

Can agree. The only razor (until now) I can shave really comfortable with is my 6S/6C. I've tried quite a few in the past years, but had issues with every single one of them. So that's going nowhere.

 

[rockviper]

This needed to be in the opening post!

As for my pick ... It's the ASD2!

 

[AshleyC]

I'd have to say it is the one razor I've done the most customization on. My Yaqi Ultima.

I added a tougher compression spring and gave it a custom titanium nitride finish. The ridiculous expense of that coating undoubtedly makes it the only Ultima like it on the planet [he said humbly]. Thus, uniquely mine.

 

[awk_m4]

Henson Razor First Use: October 14, 2021
"First ever Face and Head shave with the Henson AL 13 Mild. I had my doubts with the small blade gap but the results just blew me away! Ridiculously good!"

Henson Usage (number of shaves) through 01/02/2025
Total shave with Henson Razors: 1165
Detailed breakdown by aggression:

Henson + = 640
Henson ++ = 222
Henson +++ = 303

 

[MrSpeedy]

I could shave with my Schick Krona for the rest of my life and be completely happy.

 

[ERS4]

Definitely this razor.
Because it is really handmade by me, using natural cowhide as the material.

 

[BigJ]

The Wolfman WR1 ’killed’ my acquisition disorder!!

 

[geneaut]

It probably depends on the day. Right now, I'm leaning toward my Gillette New Long Comb. Something about it matches my current technique, consistently delivering smooth, comfortable, and efficient shaves. Plus, it is just a beauty to look at it (warts and all).

It just makes me happy.

 

[njpaddy]

The Merkur 34C has got to be one of the most popular razors in the world. It was my second DE razor also.

My son-in-law started wetshaving several years before me, and still uses his first and only DE, a 34C with Feather blades. He is not a B&B member, because he started wetshaving to save money. I have passed on some better brushes and soaps over the years, and he'll have to figure out what to do with all mine when I croak.

 

[TOE3]

My Soluna, cheaper than pack of blades, but crazy aggressive and efficient

 

[abies]

I think the razor that comes the closest for me is the Gillette Slim.

 

[DesertIguana]

I have several favorites, all have one thing in common.

Vintage Gillette’s.

They are all KEEPERS.

 

[StewB]

For me, this might just be the Yates Winning v2 in stainless steel. Simply a great design.