View Full Version : What would be your all time favorite razor??
ShaveAddict
09-20-2009, 01:18 PM
Please let me know ur opinion,..
Dandaman
09-20-2009, 04:11 PM
The very recently introduced Ikon. See http://ikonrazors.com/
Someone started a review in the razors section some time back, and me and couple of other members have chimed in with our opinions.
Gillette NEW long tooth (Made in England) with the BullMastiff handle.
The Hoffritz open comb is equal with the one above...
In the straights... My favorite has to be the Max Raul Solingen '72
Tat2d Bald Dude
09-20-2009, 05:52 PM
I don't think I've found it yet, but of the ones that I own currently, my 1951 Gillette Superspeed. Nothing like shaving with a razor that is nearly 60 years old.
jasonboyd
09-20-2009, 06:03 PM
I'm still pretty new to DE shaving, but I've kinda got hooked on a red tip. The SWMBO hid my red tip from me while I was taking a shower yesterday morning and I had to use my reg SS, I had red tip on my mind, and it was a little of a let down not to get to use it right then. Good shave, just not the same as my Ole Red.
Eddieb208
09-20-2009, 06:38 PM
Mine is the Viscount model Rolls Razor. It gives me a BBS shave everytime, is well made, and the stropping and honing process is quite easy to learn. There's something about using a vintage piece of equipment that no amount of cartridge use can match!!!
calcustom
09-20-2009, 07:47 PM
The iKON has dethroned the long comb NEW.
Long live the iKON!
tlanning
09-20-2009, 07:53 PM
I've always been a plain and simple type of guy; FUTUR
PaulX608
09-20-2009, 07:58 PM
Mine is the Viscount model Rolls Razor. It gives me a BBS shave everytime, is well made, and the stropping and honing process is quite easy to learn. There's something about using a vintage piece of equipment that no amount of cartridge use can match!!!
I'll second the Rolls as my favorite safety razor. I prefer my Imperials, though. The aluminum operating handles in the Viscounts turn my fingers black when honing and stropping. I've actually used 4 different Rolls this past week and have a fifth in line for tomorrow.
DanOK
09-20-2009, 08:07 PM
My Hoffritz Slant followed closely by my Merkur Slant.
Jatte
09-20-2009, 08:22 PM
mint 1912 gem with chainlink handle,
drandall
09-20-2009, 08:28 PM
for all-around performance...a 50's aristocrat. nice weight. lovely balance. easy to grip and really attractive to boot.
Newfie
09-21-2009, 04:29 AM
My gold Merkur Slant, hands down, no contest.
kzoo1
09-21-2009, 04:38 AM
The lowly, and underappreciated, Ball-end Tech.
lamina
09-21-2009, 06:35 AM
I've always been a plain and simple type of guy; FUTUR
+ 1 :wink:
K9DVM
09-21-2009, 06:49 AM
+1 for Ikon Bulldog
bamamckay
09-21-2009, 08:29 AM
tuckaway followed by red tip
texbilly
09-21-2009, 08:44 AM
Wow, tough one. In terms of beauty, my favorite would have to be my lovely Toggle set. In terms of shaving, it's probably my British Aristocrat #21 (also easy on the eyes) or my HD Rocket.
Then again, I'm starting to get into straights....:wink:
T Rick
09-21-2009, 09:08 AM
I've got a rare '69 Gillette Blue Boy...... :biggrin: (I kid, I kid!).
I've got a decent little vintage collection, haven't tried enough of them to get a favorite yet. But I'll bet it'll be one of four, the '22 Big Fellow, the 30's or 40's Aristocrat or a '47 Super Speed. Then again, the adjustables are cool, and I've heard great things about the 1912.... :001_rolle
mbrossar
09-21-2009, 12:48 PM
My current favorite is a Merkur head (from a 1904) on a Bull Mastiff handle. Closed comb comfort on arguably one of the best handles you can find.
VonMises1881
09-21-2009, 04:05 PM
Ball end Tech for me hands down.
Matt P
09-21-2009, 04:14 PM
I've tried a few vintage Gillettes lately, they shave nice, but I still come back to my Merkur Slant.
bill mcdill
09-21-2009, 05:12 PM
Fatboy. period
ateace
09-22-2009, 07:08 AM
My current favorite is a Merkur head (from a 1904) on a Bull Mastiff handle. Closed comb comfort on arguably one of the best handles you can find.
I'm excited to try this head/handle combo myself.
For now, the HD is my go-to.
marvin100
09-22-2009, 05:11 PM
red tip
thatguy1807
09-22-2009, 10:43 PM
The Merkur Progress is my favorite.
spinyeel
09-22-2009, 11:46 PM
After trying dozens of safety razors,I would gladly settle for a 1912 Gem.:biggrin:
Hughies_online
09-22-2009, 11:51 PM
DE: Merkur Slant
Str8: Dovo Bismarck 6/8
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.0 Copyright © 2013 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.