That was an autocorrect that I missed. It should have read “best shaves”
Why does it come off as a 300 dollar razor is the only answer?
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Ah ok -- thnx.
thnx. Lots of choices!
I thought being made of brass, that breakage with Fatips wouldn't be a concern?
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I got the Lo Sorto in error when I ordered the Fatip Piccolo. Good razor too for the price!
The pins on the cap are welded and can pop off. If the finish is scratched, the metal won’t rapidly corrode and fall apart like scratched zamack. Everything has tradeoffs.
Sorry it was in error, but glad you got a good one, @Chickencutlets
I use the Lo Storto Originale or F.O.C.S. Head once a week, face twice a week. Efficient and smooth. I’m in a hurry, can’t see, left handed upside down back of head. Never a problem, pure magic.
Which head did you intend to get? Open comb "original" or Closed "Gentile"? Or the "special bivalent head: on one side the open comb and on the other the closed comb."
Which Lo Storto did you get -- open or closed comb?
thnx
Fatip Gentile (closed comb) is a super mild razor, and it's also cheap here in Europe (20 euro). IMHO it's a great razor for beginners.
Like the others said about the Fatip, I have the open comb razor and it's my favorite razor. I got it for 19 euro years ago. The open comb razor is a little bit more aggressive than the closed comb razor. It really depends on what you prefer and your beard type. I also have the Gentile which is a closed comb and it's super mild, when I shaved with it I felt like it was impossible to cut myself with this razor. It's so mild that I needed to do a lot of touch ups.
You don't have to spend a couple 100 USD's on a razor, higher price doesn't mean it's better or a guarantee for a better shave. The most expensive razor I own is the Merkur Progress, I got it for around 70 euro iirc. It's not a bad razor, in fact it's a great razor but I prefer my Fatip razor.
Here in Europe you can get both Fatip open comb and closed comb for less than 50 euro.
The handles on the Fatip razors are interchangeable. If you want an aggressive razor, get the open comb. If you want something thats super mild get the closed comb.
The open comb was my second razor, my first razor was the Merkur 34C HD I used this razor for months. I really had to get used to the Fatip Open Comb when I started to shave with it, it feels "different" but once you get used to it you will love this razor.
In the spirit of this thread (or contrary to it, I’m not sure), I just want to mention that you can also purchase a $300 version of the Fatip razor from Plisson.
There is no question that many great razors are affordable and well under $200. When I started my journey into wet shaving, I believed I would have one razor, and that would be it. So, I was drawn to the quality and aesthetic of more expensive options. Beyond shave performance, it was about a feeling and my experience shaving. I also considered the company's owners, reputation, where the razor was made, etc. My razors work well, but I know I could accomplish the same results (or nearly the same) with a less expensive option. Something about owning and using a high-end, carefully crafted tool with an impeccable finish and materials appeal to me. I do not believe expensive is the only way to get a good shave, but now that I've gone down that road, I am not particularly interested in inexpensive razors.
I have been on this forum for a decade and still think a vintage Gillette adjustable or the ASD2 are not only the best for me but more than I need. A cheap Tech would still be fine as a forever razor if I had too. Any other razor I've purchased was out of curiosity and part of the "disease."
I did a second Derby Extra, and I still wasn't thrilled. I put in a Gillette Platinum and the razor has stepped up a notch. My face doesn't need immediate moisturizer. It only suggests it.
I'm running the basic Frost model at about $32. Some of the other versions are works of art, but the packaging says they're fragile (read the care sections). And, they're twice the price.
I somehow missed the Maxwell June part of this post. This is the first time I remember reading about the Maxwell June. I went to their site and read a bit about it. It looks to be a very interesting razor. The Gillette Trac II was the first razor I bought for myself as a teen. They were all the rage when I got home from 2 years in Indonesia in 1973.... The Atra was released in 1977, according to the Gillette history page.. with more innovations (that would be Gillette's take on the subject) to follow.
I was just a sheep back in those days.... I followed along and bought most of the new cartridge razors as soon as they were released. I can't say I had a favorite among them as I wasn't a critical shaver. Shaving was just a necessary evil for me back then. Almost 2 years ago, that all changed for me... and a couple weeks later, I stumbled on B&B, along with all the other forums sites and Face Book groups.... After just a few weeks, it became apparent to me that B&B had the most active members and the most interesting discussions, at least, for me.
All that to say... I can understand why the Maxwell June is working so well for you... I think that's awesome.
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I find myself using that razor often still. Yeah that’s one way to put it but I do find the Maxwell June is impossible to not find blade angle and leads to very irritation free shaves. It’s an excellent razor in my opinion. I think anyone who likes the trac II would love the MJ and it’s not overly expensive.
Ever Ready are the only razors I use.
1924 Shovel head
1912 squat head
I think they are great. I have never used an expensive razor before. Cannot knock them.
I only use SE’s. I am not sure if there are many modern SE’s that use GEM blades that shave like my favorite 1924 Shovel head.
There could be, but they will cost more and have longer handles.
I’ve always felt that the more expensive version of a product is the more luxurious version of it and therefore would go that route.
Most recently I bought the medium and then the mild versions of the Henson AL13. Loved both of those razors and decided that I was going to get a titanium version of the mild.
But after using the Ti22 mild and revisiting the AL13 medium I think I actually like the nimbleness of the AL13 better. I was actually contemplating buying the Ti22 version of both the medium and aggressive eventually so I would have all three in titanium….but now I don’t think I will. I think the aluminum version of these razors are the better version for me. I actually like the lighter weight.
Most recently I bought the medium and then the mild versions of the Henson AL13. Loved both of those razors and decided that I was going to get a titanium version of the mild.
But after using the Ti22 mild and revisiting the AL13 medium I think I actually like the nimbleness of the AL13 better. I was actually contemplating buying the Ti22 version of both the medium and aggressive eventually so I would have all three in titanium….but now I don’t think I will. I think the aluminum version of these razors are the better version for me. I actually like the lighter weight.
Wow, I'm surprised this one went ten pages. My first DE razor was $42 and it was a fine razor. I got many good shaves from that razor and later gave it to a friend. My next razor was a Gillette Slim for $35, another fine razor. I liked it a little better than my first razor.
Next came the Mergress, which was definitely a step up in the quality of the shaves - and price, around $135. I shaved with it for quite a long time. Then came ATT - 5 of them. A little more money and a little more quality - and slightly better shaves.
Now my daily driver is a Wolfman, which gives me the best shaves of the bunch. It's absolutely true that each small increase in quality came with a considerably bigger increase in price. It's also true that I could still be using that first razor and getting fine shaves. About once a year I pull out one of the old razors and give it a go, but that only confirms my Wolfman choice - FOR ME.
It's also undoubtedly true that my first razor would give me a much better shave than a new Wolfman with the wrong blade gap for my face/beard/technique.
The good news is that nobody is peeking inside out bathrooms while we shave. We can use any razor we choose - without justifications or recriminations. That's a beautiful thing. You think I'm crazy for buying a Wolfman - I can live with that. I think you're crazy for not buying one - you can live with that. It's all good. Use what you like and enjoy your shaves.
Next came the Mergress, which was definitely a step up in the quality of the shaves - and price, around $135. I shaved with it for quite a long time. Then came ATT - 5 of them. A little more money and a little more quality - and slightly better shaves.
Now my daily driver is a Wolfman, which gives me the best shaves of the bunch. It's absolutely true that each small increase in quality came with a considerably bigger increase in price. It's also true that I could still be using that first razor and getting fine shaves. About once a year I pull out one of the old razors and give it a go, but that only confirms my Wolfman choice - FOR ME.
It's also undoubtedly true that my first razor would give me a much better shave than a new Wolfman with the wrong blade gap for my face/beard/technique.
The good news is that nobody is peeking inside out bathrooms while we shave. We can use any razor we choose - without justifications or recriminations. That's a beautiful thing. You think I'm crazy for buying a Wolfman - I can live with that. I think you're crazy for not buying one - you can live with that. It's all good. Use what you like and enjoy your shaves.
Soloedge and Yaqi Tile are great starter razors. Fixed angle and very little to no chatter. And cheapish. Lower than that my experience is not so good. If anything is 10-20% better than these I would be surprised.
I’ve used a bunch of razors since entering into the world of safety razor wet shaving 15 years ago or so. Started out with vintage Gillettes until I figured it all out. Over the years I’ve been in the hunt for the best performing razor(s) for me, my beard, and technique. I’ve gotten good shaves from many razors whether inexpensive or expensive but my best performers happen to be in the more expensive category.
I say buy what you want and can afford and what gives you shaving satisfaction. I still have and use sub $100 razors, but my best-of-the-best are all over that. Do I need $200+ razors, probably not, but do I enjoy them, yes I do.
I say buy what you want and can afford and what gives you shaving satisfaction. I still have and use sub $100 razors, but my best-of-the-best are all over that. Do I need $200+ razors, probably not, but do I enjoy them, yes I do.
