What is the most beautiful DE razor in the world?
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That razor, or more specifically the blade that it was meant for, caused Gillette to give away the entire company to Henry Gaisman.
Gillette getting caught cooking the books during merger discussions was the last straw that gave Gaisman control but yes indeed. And in further irony the Gaisman patents Gillette blew itself up over did not stand up in later litigation.
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I can't believe no one has brought up the Otto Carter engraved Wolfman owned by @HDSledge here as of yet!! I thought it was at the top of everyone's list...
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Carterized Wolfman
Sharing the incredible work of Master Engraver Otto Carter slathered all over a beautiful razor and stand crafted by James Dufour the Wolfman. My Dad's shaving brush fits right in with the set after Otto's magic touch. All polished brass. My jaw dropped when I opened the box. Merry Christmas...
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Someone asked me to post this one here too 
Lots of beautiful examples here. Truthfully, it’s hard for me to pick a favorite. I am partial to the British Aristocrats. I also love the look of the Darwin handle—here is my Wolfman WR1 OC:
Take a look at post #44 above!!
Yes, that one!
Whichever one I'm using at the moment 
Beautiful razors in here. A perfect opportunity to give credit to James Dufour and Otto Carter for their workmanship.
Another set is in the works in mirror stainless steel. Different design, same razor set except with a handmade mirror stainless steel brush handle. Another opportunity for Otto to show his stuff on a Wolfman.
Another set is in the works in mirror stainless steel. Different design, same razor set except with a handmade mirror stainless steel brush handle. Another opportunity for Otto to show his stuff on a Wolfman.
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For me. My Rocnel sailor S 2020 is a very beautiful razor indeed.
I love that design. Substantive. Is it heavy? Looks a bit like Thor's hammer.
Yes. its definitely my heaviest razor for sure. It shaves really well. I have the 2021 version which is much lighter but has a slightly shorter handle.
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Lots of amazing razors here!
Some might call the ornamentation or design frivolous, but beauty does not need to make excuses. And most guys don't do jewelry like women do. Expensive watches are extremely passé in my book. Once, they were useful status symbols of the well-healed set watch "Die Fledermaus; now they are signs of insecurity and pretension, and easily counterfeited, plus they don't keep as good time.
So if a guy wants a beautiful, or even ostentatious, razor, I say, go for it!
Speaking of ostentatious trinkets of the elite, remember John F. Kennedy's razor?
link:
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I was hoping that members might know of other razors owned by famous people to post. Anyone? Any insight regarding this type of razor set?
I've heard there was a famous Gillette razor customized by Tiffany jewelers years ago. Anyone know about it, or have a photo?
JFK had a basic New Standard flat bottom set, but monogrammed, and perhaps enhanced. Did Gillette customize razors for the rich? Did they put additional gold plating on, or other plating? It looks like the New Standard had a heavier gold plating as standard, though. It is far more heavy duty than the Old Type Single Ring. And it can give you an amazingly close shave, if you can tame it. Ever see a photo of JFK with a 5 o'clock shadow?
I wonder if JFK used this razor during the Second World War when he was captaining PT-109? Perhaps it would have set the wrong, er, tone with his crew.
To me, Gillette got it right with the gold New Standard, with form and function melded perfectly and beautifully.
Some might call the ornamentation or design frivolous, but beauty does not need to make excuses. And most guys don't do jewelry like women do. Expensive watches are extremely passé in my book. Once, they were useful status symbols of the well-healed set watch "Die Fledermaus
; now they are signs of insecurity and pretension, and easily counterfeited, plus they don't keep as good time.So if a guy wants a beautiful, or even ostentatious, razor, I say, go for it!
Speaking of ostentatious trinkets of the elite, remember John F. Kennedy's razor?
link:
Famous, Spectacular Razors
Now here's a truly beautiful razor. As you can see from the monograms, this full set belonged to JFK. "An impressive World War II Relic of Importance has finally been located. what? Lt. John F. Kennedy's Gillette Shaving Set, Monogrammed & in the original leather case had been sitting away in a...
www.badgerandblade.com
I was hoping that members might know of other razors owned by famous people to post. Anyone? Any insight regarding this type of razor set?
I've heard there was a famous Gillette razor customized by Tiffany jewelers years ago. Anyone know about it, or have a photo?
JFK had a basic New Standard flat bottom set, but monogrammed, and perhaps enhanced. Did Gillette customize razors for the rich? Did they put additional gold plating on, or other plating? It looks like the New Standard had a heavier gold plating as standard, though. It is far more heavy duty than the Old Type Single Ring. And it can give you an amazingly close shave, if you can tame it. Ever see a photo of JFK with a 5 o'clock shadow?
I wonder if JFK used this razor during the Second World War when he was captaining PT-109? Perhaps it would have set the wrong, er, tone with his crew.
To me, Gillette got it right with the gold New Standard, with form and function melded perfectly and beautifully.
It seems to me that the blade can be beautiful. Perfectly complements the Empire style razor.
I think we need to disqualify you from these threads. There is your razor and stand ... and there's everything else.
Can I ask how much it set you back to get that engraved?
Not too much: An arm and a leg, only a flesh wound. Ni!
Seriously though my favorites are the vintage Gillette's. Contemporary is cool but those take the cake.
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Beautiful, shaves well and is affordably priced:
Razorock Game Changer .84 /w UFO handle
Certainly not the prettiest but, damn if Copper doesn't get the shave juices flowing..... 
