Trac II

**Mo5-O** · 04-27-2011, 06:25 PM

I used a trac II today for the first time in about 26 years and it was pretty good. I am known to hate on cartridge but they were a nice way to avoid worsening my razor rash......They should have stopped there......very nice for a cartridge

I can't wait to get back to the DE but as far as carts go...me likely.

**Sledgehammer39** · 04-27-2011, 06:30 PM

Yup the Trac II and Atra are my goto's when travelling by air.

**Mo5-O** · 04-27-2011, 06:32 PM

are they allowed in the carry on

**Sledgehammer39** · 04-27-2011, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mo5-O

are they allowed in the carry on

Yes they are..

**RazoRock** · 04-27-2011, 06:43 PM

my go-to cart is the Gillette guard (for travel and 'hit the snooze too many times' mornings).

**GDCarrington** · 04-27-2011, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mo5-O

are they allowed in the carry on

Yes. Check out this.

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php?title=TSA

BTW, the Trac II and the Atra are good carts but those that came afterwards ...

**michiganlover** · 04-28-2011, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by GDCarrington

Yes. Check out this.

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php?title=TSA

BTW, the Trac II and the Atra are good carts but those that came afterwards ...

+1

I use the Trac II frequently. It's a great razor.

**EJ+1305Guy** · 04-28-2011, 08:36 AM

Do most people here use the BumbFighter handle for the Trac II? Or something else?

**Brian-M** · 04-28-2011, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by EJ+1305Guy

Do most people here use the BumbFighter handle for the Trac II? Or something else?

I do. Merkur makes a nice chrome handle, but since I use the Trac II blades so infrequently I opted for the $5 Bump Fighter handle, picked it up at CVS, works fine.

**kingfisher** · 04-28-2011, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by EJ+1305Guy

Do most people here use the BumbFighter handle for the Trac II? Or something else?

I do, too. Nice handle.

**TheVez2** · 04-28-2011, 08:49 AM

Bump Fighter handle is popular. Or Vintage handles pop up on the B/S/T from time to time.

**OkieStubble** · 04-28-2011, 10:31 AM

I also use the bumpfighter handle for the Trac ll's. The bump fighter cartridges with their special type serrated blades are also perfect for shaving your more discreet areas.

**glazer1972** · 04-28-2011, 12:47 PM

I have a bumpfighter handle and some cheapy carts from the dollar store. I very seldom use it anymore. Mostly shaving the back of my neck. Need to get some better carts for it though.

**michiganlover** · 04-28-2011, 12:57 PM

I have an Omega Trac II handle. A cheap clone of the original Trac II handle, and the Schick International Silver handle. I prefer the Omega the most.

I have used the BumpFighter handle in the past, and it functions just fine for the cost.

**HoosierTrooper** · 04-28-2011, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by EJ+1305Guy

Do most people here use the BumbFighter handle for the Trac II? Or something else?

I use both. I have my father in laws's 1980 Trac II handle. The Trac II isn't just a great cartridge razor, it's a great razor. In my not so humble opinion, of course.

**michiganlover** · 04-28-2011, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by HoosierTrooper

I use both. I have my father in laws's 1980 Trac II handle. The Trac II isn't just a great cartridge razor, it's a great razor. In my not so humble opinion, of course.

I fully agree. I don't see the Trac II as a downgrade from the DE razor. The Trac II was truly a great razor. Things didn't get crazy until they decided better shaves were possible by adding more blades.

**HoosierTrooper** · 04-28-2011, 01:46 PM

With the fixed, non-pivoting head it's really a lot like using a double bladed injector.

**Den** · 04-28-2011, 02:13 PM

During the week, it's the Trac II more often than not. I use a Trac II Plus handle and a SuperMax SII handle which were both given to me by my father. Love and use both.

I buy Dollar Store twin blade carts which also fit the Atra. Five for a dollar and I get about 3-4 shaves a piece.