Wow. I'm stunned that the Rockwell 6s would be mentioned in a thread about "efficient."
Your best Easy AND Efficient razor?
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The "Above The Tie" Windsor SB90. I get a perfect shave every time.
I have about 15 razors and I have really enjoyed a few of them, including some adjustable. But I have never had better shaves than the Merkur 38C
"Simplex" military razor. Over the years from a pack of 40+ razor's this one is it. Not the best looking. All plastic except for the cap. A plan Jane. I have plenty of Gilette's best. But. This baby so unbelievably smooth and efficient. A WWII fox hole special. They got this one right.
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My best and efficent is Yaqi Bohemia on 1,35 plate.
There's no razor out of the 20+ razors I have that hasn't bitten me at least once. But as far as most forgiving and efficient, my vintage type E Schick Injector, my vintage L1 Schick Injector, and my Merkur 37C slant.
Have you ever tried any vintage razors? Sometimes those classics surprise you with their performance and can be a nice addition to a collection.
What's your stance on electric razors?
Vintage razors, crafted before the '80s by brands like Gillette and Schick, are prized for their quality and unique designs. Made from durable materials, these razors often feature adjustable settings for a personalized shaving experience. Popular among collectors, vintage razors, available in safety, single-edge, and straight razor types, offer a sustainable option with standard double-edge blades. Maintenance, like cleaning and polishing, may be required, but exploring these razors through online forums or antique shops can be rewarding for wet shaving enthusiasts.
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Truthfully, probably the R41 with a Rapira Platinum Lux, Voskhod, or Lord blade loaded. Rarely a nick, cut or irritation, and makes for a quick and super close shave in 2-passes.
Runner up is the Rex Ambassador, followed by the Timeless 95OC. - More prone to an occasional weeper with the Rex, or tiny nick/weeper with the Timeless, depending upon the blade. The R41 is an automatic shave, especially with multiple days growth. The R41 ever so slightly edges out the Rex in efficiency or closeness of shave at the same time.
FWIW, the Rockwell 6S R6 give a nice shave, but takes more strokes of the razor to get to BBS, so not quite as efficient, but is an easy shave.
Runner up is the Rex Ambassador, followed by the Timeless 95OC. - More prone to an occasional weeper with the Rex, or tiny nick/weeper with the Timeless, depending upon the blade. The R41 is an automatic shave, especially with multiple days growth. The R41 ever so slightly edges out the Rex in efficiency or closeness of shave at the same time.
FWIW, the Rockwell 6S R6 give a nice shave, but takes more strokes of the razor to get to BBS, so not quite as efficient, but is an easy shave.
in response to electric razors, the few times I’ve used them, I wouldn’t get a smooth finish, and I would always get ingrown hairs.
Now this good be due to lack of experience, bad technique, perhaps other reasons as well, but I never had the fulfilling results I get with a DE razor.
My father God rest his soul introduced me to DEs and taught me how to use it when I was 16, a little over 2 decades ago, because both cartridges and electric razors would leave me with terrible irritation and I haven’t looked back since.
Full disclosure, I am sure electric razors have well evolved over the last 2 decades, but I am rather certain that the fundamentals of it hasn’t changed.
So in short, electric razors are a big NO for me
Now this good be due to lack of experience, bad technique, perhaps other reasons as well, but I never had the fulfilling results I get with a DE razor.
My father God rest his soul introduced me to DEs and taught me how to use it when I was 16, a little over 2 decades ago, because both cartridges and electric razors would leave me with terrible irritation and I haven’t looked back since.
Full disclosure, I am sure electric razors have well evolved over the last 2 decades, but I am rather certain that the fundamentals of it hasn’t changed.
So in short, electric razors are a big NO for me
Rockwell T2 and Fatboy tie for 1st place
Paradigm 2020 Diamondback
I respectfully disagree. For me, plate 4 delivers a smooth and efficient shave with no muss, no fuss.
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Fumbling about.
I've not tried all the razors you mention, but I've tried a good many of them. Are we twins, Kim?
Happy shaves,
Jim
I bought the Bayonetta because it has been working so well for you and even after one half shave with it, I can tell it’s a keeper. I had zero learning curve and that side of my face, the harder to shave left side, stayed smooth for over 12 hours.
Mühle R89 for daily shaves.
Merkur Progress for more than 1 day growth.
Merkur Progress for more than 1 day growth.
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