Your recommendation for the best TTO safety razor

[dpm802]

Thanks for all the recommendations, guys! I'll look into them. Also, are there any good modern TTO razors other than the aforementioned Parkers?

Weishi makes TTOs. Also the recently introduced MicroShaver (rumored to be a Weishi) promoted by Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars. It is available at some Walmarts, or by mail.

There is also the Merkur Vision, but that is way too much to spend for a beginner.

I'm not a fan of TTO razors, but the only one I have in my collection that I would use would be a Gillette Slim. Also a FatBoy, but I don't have one. And I'd love to find out what all the fuss is with Toggles, if I can ever get my hands on one.

 

[TSTemplar]

Gillette Super Speed, Slim, or Fatboy.

 

[xraygun]

If he's got a heavy beard, get the Red Tip.
Regular guy, HD Rocket
Light beard, the Schick Krona.

No reason to confuse a noob with an adjustable.

 

[Atalk]

Aristocrat = Great shave + "Wow" factor

They tend to be cheaper than the adjustables these days...

An honorable mention to the 40's Super Speed as they provide great shaves and are quite abundant. You won't break the bank for one in very good/excellent condition.

 

[dcc]

Gillette Aristocrat,President.

 

[xraygun]

President is a rather expensive mild shaver.

Aristocrat is like saying "Gillette". Which Aristocrat?

 

[duderubble]

I used my Aristocrat 46 style safety bar today for the first time in quite awhile. That is one fine razor. I think I like it better than the OC 34 style.

 

[Atalk]

President is a rather expensive mild shaver.

Aristocrat is like saying "Gillette". Which Aristocrat?

40's style, solid bar

 

[Leslie145]

Weishi makes TTOs.

The above's a great recommendation if your friend is just getting interested; inexpensive, well made, comes with its own case & a mild shave - I'd also recommend the Feather Popular (this was my 1st DE) - again, well made (don't let the plastic put you off), own case, comes with 2 Feather blades & gives a good mild shave - I still use this as my travel razor of choice.

My own opinion of the best TTO would be either the Gillette Black Beauty or the classic Slim - more expensive & they are adjustables though.

 

[Polica]

For starting out I would recommend a vintage Gillette Slim adjustable in good (user grade) condition.

 

[embalyst]

Thanks for all the recommendations, guys!

 

[01HDFXD]

Thanks for all the recommendations, guys!

Let us know what you decide to do. BTW, if you are looking at Weishis, the only one that gets good reviews around here is the 9306. The others are all too flimsy.

 

[embalyst]

At the moment, looking at superspeeds.

 

[xraygun]

At the moment, looking at superspeeds.

Good move!

 

[Atalk]

Good move!

Agreed! Very good move.

 

[Greglam]

Italian Barber has a SuperSpeed-esque TTO for $20 and it has great reviews. I would imagine they have starter kits with them included, too.

-Greg

 

[gus1942]

1940's Gillette Super Speed

 

[socialjunk95]

The simple and cheap gillette superspeed..

 

[Teppanyaki]

As someone who really likes the Fatboy aesthetic and hadn't previously had an adjustable, I really like my Fatboy.

 

[zygalski]