Just curious if there are any manufacturers out there besides Weishi and Parker that are making new twist to open razors. I have looked at most of the major shops and all of the brands appear to be three piece razors.
Anyone Producing New Twist To Open Razors? (Besides Parker/Weishi?)
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I don't know of anything higher end than Parker, but there are several other Chinese TTOs out there. Shave A Buck has some SABI models, and there are plenty of Chinese TTOs on eBay.
It's been said that the new 2010 head redesign done by Parker has yielded a far superior and more consistent product. I probably wouldn't hesitate to consider a 99R if I were looking for a new TTO.
It's been said that the new 2010 head redesign done by Parker has yielded a far superior and more consistent product. I probably wouldn't hesitate to consider a 99R if I were looking for a new TTO.
Ming Shi is another Chinese TTO razor.
bob's razor works
I belive that Feather has one? You may want to check CS.
Bob makes some of the finest custom and semi-custom handles for re-plated Gillette New, Old, and Tech heads... but I don't think he's building new TTOs.
Bob has taken damaged Knack's and Slim Twists, he removes there handles and puts his custom handle.
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He makes new handles for old knack/slim twist razors, because the TTO mechanism is up at the top, and easier to put another handle on.
Awesome. Hadn't seen any pictured on his site, but would love to.
yeah there are pictures on there, not sure how often he keeps them or what methods he uses to make them
Hey nehets4627 I found an older thread, take a look at post number 2. It's a beauty.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=168687&highlight=Bobs+razor+works
I thought I saw a Merkur TTO, but I am hearing things about their lack of quality control lately and the price is a bit high for you to deal with that. The Weishi I bought for my nephew seemed to be of high quality and worked well.
I forget, the Vision is a TTO isn't it. Adjustable slant too, apparently.
Yes, the Feather Popular is a TTO.
Even though you're looking for new TTOs, if you consider looking at the older ones (Slims, Fatboys, etc...), you won't be disappointed. I'm loving my Slim.
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Thanks for the replies. I currently have a Parker 96r, which is a fine razor for the $25 I spent but I would like to find something of just slightly higher quality.
Just sort of surprised with how well the old TTo's get in reception that there isn't a company out there at least making some nicer clones.
Just sort of surprised with how well the old TTo's get in reception that there isn't a company out there at least making some nicer clones.
They just can't compete on price - it would cost $100 to equal the performance for a superspeed that you can buy for $15.
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