What's the next step after a Weishi ?

[MadMax001]

Hi Guys !

I've first bought a Weishi DE to ease me into the wet shaving world. ( See my gallery ).

Then, wanting to up it up a bit, bought a Parker SR1 shavette that gave me a REAL close shave !

Now..I find that shaving with my shavette takes too long ( Compare to my Weishi )

My question is :

What DE razor could I buy that would come close to the shaving of the Shavette..and have a little more *hummpff* than my Weishi ?

PS: I have to be able to buy it on Ebay...and doesn't have to cost an harm and a leg.

I presently use Shark blades...

Thanks in advance for your sugesstions !!!!

 

[Niles]

I would suggest either a Merkur HD, or if you feel brave, a Slant.

 

[MadMax001]

I would suggest either a Merkur HD, or if you feel brave, a Slant.

Hi...

They do look nice...but are 3 times the price of my Weishi !!!

Hmmmm..On my Christmas list maybe ....

Thanks....

 

[Mick]

Merkur 37c or 39c (slant head razors) will give you a smooth close shave with little to no irritation.

When I compared them both I did two full 4 pass shaves with these two slant razors (yes that is 8 passes in one shaving session) and got no irritation what so ever.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/301979-8-Pass-Shave-Using-2-Merkur-Slants

I was recently on a 3 month traveling vacation and only took 2 razors. One of the choices was the 37c slant which I used more often than the other razor I took (Futur)

 

[MadMax001]

Merkur 37c or 39c (slant head razors) will give you a smooth close shave with little to no irritation.

When I compared them both I did two full 4 pass shaves with these two slant razors (yes that is 8 passes in one shaving session) and got no irritation what so ever.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/301979-8-Pass-Shave-Using-2-Merkur-Slants

I was recently on a 3 month traveling vacation and only took 2 razors. One of the choices was the 37c slant which I used more often than the other razor I took (Futur)

Thanks...I will definitively look into those Merkur..

..and try to find them on sales, because with shipping to Canada, they come close to 80$..!



Thanks for your advice !!!

 

[Mick]

Thanks...I will definitively look into those Merkur..

..and try to find them on sales, because with shipping to Canada, they come close to 80$..!



Thanks for your advice !!!

They're sold out of the 37c but have the 39c (which cost a little more)

http://www.fendrihan.com/merkur-sla...eedge-safety-razor-p-173.html?cPath=116_117_8

$59 (CAD) including shipping

 

[MadMax001]

They're sold out of the 37c but have the 39c (which cost a little more)

http://www.fendrihan.com/merkur-sla...eedge-safety-razor-p-173.html?cPath=116_117_8

$59 (CAD) including shipping

Thanks for the link !! That's more in my price range !!

 

[BadgerBadger!]

I would recommend getting a NOS Bakelite Slant from italianbarber
http://www.italianbarber.com/vintage-bakelite-slant-razor

I have a Merkur 37c slant and in my opinion the Bakelite is better. The Bakelite slant has a better cutting angle and it's very light weight gives you more control than the 37c. The only down-side is that the construction of the razor isn't as the nice as the 37c but that's okay, the bakelite slant is the best razor I've used. I bought this razor after hearing many great things about it from leisureguy.

 

[A28]

Get a fatboy and put a feather into it you'll be impressed

 

[MadMax001]

Get a fatboy and put a feather into it you'll be impressed

I'm not against the Fatboy...but the prices , again, are prohibitive for me.

I'm looking around 60$ Canadian ( shipping included )

I have a budget..and will try to stick to it.

Thanks for the suggestion !

 

[MadMax001]

I would recommend getting a NOS Bakelite Slant from italianbarber
http://www.italianbarber.com/vintage-bakelite-slant-razor

I have a Merkur 37c slant and in my opinion the Bakelite is better. The Bakelite slant has a better cutting angle and it's very light weight gives you more control than the 37c. The only down-side is that the construction of the razor isn't as the nice as the 37c but that's okay, the bakelite slant is the best razor I've used. I bought this razor after hearing many great things about it from leisureguy.

That's a strange apparatus !!

I'm looking more for a heavy, sturdier razor....( Wich doesn't mean this one isn't good )

Thanks for showing me !!!

 

[lt114]

You might want to look at the Cadet razors. They can be had at Italian Barber, Bullgoose, and a few other places. They are priced around $20-$24 USD and they should be a step up from your current razor in terms of aggressiveness and overall quality.

 

[BrookR1]

I highly recommend finding a nice Gem Feather or Bullet tip SE razor on the bay. For me, SE razors fit in that perfect spot between a DE and a straight. Decent ones can be had for between $15-$35 depending on how shiny and new you want it to be.

 

[jmsodpc]

Check out The Lord L6 de

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004N77JVY

 

[MadMax001]

You might want to look at the Cadet razors. They can be had at Italian Barber, Bullgoose, and a few other places. They are priced around $20-$24 USD and they should be a step up from your current razor in terms of aggressiveness and overall quality.

Yep...you're right.

Around 30$ shipping included.

I'll have to make my choice somewhere |

Thank you !!

 

[Mick]

Single edge was mentioned. They are going to be about as close to a straight razor as you will find.

You will need to buy a used or NOS as they are no longer produced (as far as I know).

You can get modern PTFE coated stainless steel blades for them and they shave very nicely.

Used they run from $10 up and there are LOTS of them to choose from (I own 10 different types of single edge razors and use one of them at least once a week)

 

[edw]

I do suggest you get a Gillette red tip. You will have gains in terms of aggressiveness and razor weight and, having a closer but still easy shaving.

 

[MadMax001]

Single edge was mentioned. They are going to be about as close to a straight razor as you will find.

You will need to buy a used or NOS as they are no longer produced (as far as I know).

You can get modern PTFE coated stainless steel blades for them and they shave very nicely.

Used they run from $10 up and there are LOTS of them to choose from (I own 10 different types of single edge razors and use one of them at least once a week)

MAN !!! Are those INDUSTRIAL Blades ??? The kind I use to remove gunk on a window ???

Maybe i could just shave with a grinder....

What a Universe is this wet shaving thing !! Eye opener.....

Thanks for all your opinions and suggestions !!!

 

[pipskicks]

Lol if you're patient you should find a fat boy under $50 US.

 

[JDTTO]

MAN !!! Are those INDUSTRIAL Blades ??? The kind I use to remove gunk on a window ???

Maybe i could just shave with a grinder....

What a Universe is this wet shaving thing !! Eye opener.....

Thanks for all your opinions and suggestions !!!

Most industrial blades should be avoided. However, the PTFE coated.Gems are considered to be shave worthy. I love my Gem Push Button with Gem PTFE blade.