Trumper Double Edge Razor

[JDM]

I am semi new to wet shaving and have a quick question. There are not many double edge razors made that I know of. Trumper makes what appears to be a nice one from pictures. Is this a good razor. Are the Merkur razors that much better? Perhaps this shows my ignorance. But honestly I like the look of the Trumper double edge razor and lets be honest, some of the thrill of wetshaving is in the look...

[Jonnybc]

I think the Trumper DE razor is a Merkur head with a custom handle, if you like the look of them and can afford one, buy it!

[Austin]

I think the Trumper DE razor is a Merkur head with a custom handle, if you like the look of them and can afford one, buy it!

This is correct.

[guenron]

If you are about to invest some money in an attractive, yet functional double edge razor, you may also chose to examine the options at The English Shaving Company (http://www.theenglishshavingcompany.com/cgi-bin/psProdSrch.cgi/@cTraditional%20Safety%20Razors@bEdwin%20Jagger).
Style, grace, and quality.

[mrob]

Those ARE beautiful razors, Ron. But I already have a Vision and a Fatboy, and need no more razors (repeat silently until you believe it. . .).

[guenron]

Those ARE beautiful razors, Ron. But I already have a Vision and a Fatboy, and need no more razors (repeat silently until you believe it. . .).
Merkur? Did you say?


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=361

Gillette?


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1470

Another raozr is always a GOOD THING! (We luv ya' Mahtha!)

[Reidar]

Say...why does everyone who owns a Merkur Futur have the satin version? Is it easier to grip or something?

[Scotto]

It's a cult. :wink:

[Dennis]

I had ordered the satin but they sent me the chrome (classicshaving.com). I thought about returning it but it wasn't worth the hassle. They say the satin is a little easier to grip and it may be true - when I have wet lathered hands, the chromed Futur can be a bit slippery.

[roughrider]

The satin version is more widely availlable.

[guenron]

The satin version is more widely availlable.
And it doesn't get visible fingerprints or smudges either! (Talk about anal? But I've sold items of shaving kit for just that reason)

[roughrider]

I also noticed that the satin version will glide smoother on my skin than the polished version.

[Jonnybc]

I got the satin one deliberately, all the other Merkers I owned at the time were shiny, I fancied a change.